Deadline: 1-Jun-21
The Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD) in CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) proposes a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications from agencies of national scope to collaborate with CDC on a non-research Cooperative Agreement titled “Improving Health of Americans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Through Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs” that would build on decades of work with national partners.
This NOFO addresses health disparities among children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In addition, this NOFO focuses on health promotion and wellness among this population.
This Cooperative Agreement would support work through established organizations to improve the mental and physical health of Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the lifespan through evidence-based health promotion programs.
Purpose
To maximize health, prevent chronic disease, improve social and environmental living conditions, and promote full community participation, choice, health equity, and quality of life among Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the applicant will propose strategies and activities to:
- Expand capacity for health screening of people with IDD and analyze health screening data to inform health and wellness programs;
- Adapt, implement, disseminate, and evaluate educational programs and resources that promote healthy lifestyle behaviors; and
- Deliver educational programs and resources on the unique health needs of people with IDD.
Award Information
- Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding: $ 13,682,425
- Total Period of Performance Funding: $ 68,412,125
- This amount is subject to the availability of funds.
- This amount includes direct and indirect costs.
- Estimated Total Funding: $ 68,412,125
- Total Period of Performance Length: 5 year(s)
- Expected Number of Awards: 1
- Approximate Average Award: $ 13,682,425 Per Budget Period
Outcomes
Short-term and intermediate outcomes:
- Health Screening, Referral, and Data-Based Monitoring
- Health Promotion Programs
- Capacity Building
Long-term outcomes:
- Reduced prevalence of chronic physical health conditions (including, but not limited to: diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and hypertension) among people with IDD
- Reduced prevalence of mental health conditions (including, but not limited to: depression and anxiety disorders) among people with IDD
- Improved physical, mental, and emotional wellness among people with IDD
- Reduced prevalence of acute secondary conditions (including, but not limited to: pain, pressure sores, dental problems, sleep disorders, and adjustment disorders) among people with IDD
- Reduced utilization of emergency medical care and emergency dental procedures among people with IDD
- Reduced prevalence of vaccine-preventable illness among people with IDD
- Improved sustainability of inclusive health promotion programs, policies, systems, and environments
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Competition will be limited to Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI)
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332542