Sickle Cell (NCEC)

This grant opportunity was posted to Grants.gov on 11/02/2007 and the announcement is now available. 

Program Title

Sickle Cell (NCEC)

Agency/Sub-Agency

HRSA/MCHB

Description

The purpose of this grant activity is to fund a cooperative agreement to support the grantee program addressing Sickle Cell disease and newborn screening as well as follow-up of infants identified with Sickle Cell disease or as carriers.This initiative will provide models, best practices, and dissemination strategies for ensuring optimal follow-up and management of babies identified with Sickle Cell disease and/or as carriers.

Eligible Entity(ies)

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) and nonprofits that have a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher learning and if otherwise eligible, faith based and community organizations,are eligible to apply for this federal funding opportunity.

Intended Beneficiaries

Newborns with Sickle Cell Disease/Carriers

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.

93.11

CFDA Category

Health

CFDA Sub-Category(ies)

Maternity, Infants, and Children

Keyword(s)

Blood Disease, Maternal and Child Health

HHS Announcement No.

HRSA-08-033

New Funding Opportunity

Yes

Competition Type: (N), (CC) or (M)

N

Single Source / Limited Competition

NA

Est Annual Min Award

$800,000.00

Est Annual Max Award

$800,000

Est Number of Awards

1

Est Posting Date

10/24/2007

Est Application Deadline

12/4/2007

Est Award Date

6/1/2008

Est Start Date

6/1/2008

Program Contact Name

Judith Hagopian

Program Contact Telephone No.

(301) 443 - 1080

Program Contact Email

jhagopian@hrsa.gov

Agency Forecast ID No.

HRSA60