Deadline: 30 November 2016
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently seeking proposals from eligible entities for its program titled- Understanding the Epidemiology of Syphilis in the United States.
This program is divided into two parts:
- The goal is to collect syphilis specimens for research on genetic, proteomic, or serologic markers in order to facilitate diagnostic assay development and validation; and
- This activity will explore the potential role of sex and social networks in men who have sex with men (MSM) on syphilis epidemics and how these networks interact to transmit syphilis, including repeat infection.
Funds Available
The estimated total funding available, including direct and indirect costs, for the entire 3-year project period is $7,500,000. It is estimated that 4 awards will be made.
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- County governments
- State governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
- Regional Organizations
- Bona Fide Agents
- Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
- Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply.
- Foreign components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.