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
How to Apply
Interested applicants can access the application package via given website.
Eligible Countries: United States
For more information, please visit grants.gov.