CDC: Promoting Health of Children with Birth Defects and People with Developmental and Other Disabilities

Deadline: 22 February 2017

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Coordinating Center for Research to Promote the Health of Children with Birth Defects and People with Developmental and Other Disabilities”.

The purpose of this cooperative agreement award is to develop a central NCBDDD Coordinating Center to actively outreach and establish innovation paertnership rtnerships with academic and other researchers to expand upon the scientific knowledge to promote the health and well-being of babies, children and adults by studying and addressing the causes of birth defects; helping children reach their potential by understanding develop mental disabilities; reducing complications of blood disorders; and improving the health of people living with disabilities.

Objectives

Establish a coordinating center for research; Advance evidence-based practices and policies that promote the health and well-being of the populations severed by NCBDDD;
Conduct research in support of NCBDDD priorities;
Communicate and disseminate information with and for stakeholders and other audiences; and
Evaluate and report on progress and findings.

Funding Information

The estimated total funding (direct and indirect costs) for the first budget period is approximately $675,000 and the estimated total funding (direct and indirect) for the entire project period is $15,025,000.

Award Ceiling: $675,000 Per Budget Period
Award Floor: $225,000 Per Budget Period
Total Project Period Length: 5 year(s)

Eligibility Criteria

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses