National Folic Acid Promotion Program

Program Title

National Folic Acid Promotion Program

Agency/Sub-Agency

CDC\CCHP\NCBDDD\DBDDD\PRB

Description

The purpose of this program is to support the development and implementation of a national program to promote the use of vitamin folic acid for the prevention of spina bifida and other neural tube defects.   This program will improve the knowledge and awareness of health care providers, public and private health organizations, and women of reproductive age about reducing birth defects by promoting the use of folic acid.

Eligible Entity(ies)

TBD

Intended Beneficiaries

Populations affected by folic acid

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.

93.184

CFDA Category

Health

CFDA Sub-Category(ies)

Prevention and Control; Program Development

Keyword(s)

Human Development; Developmental Disabilities; Health Education

HHS Announcement No.

TBD

New Funding Opportunity

Yes

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

N

Single Source / Limited Competition

No

Est Annual Min Award

$270,917.00

Est Annual Max Award

$270,917.00

Est Number of Awards

1

Est Posting Date

4/2/2008

Est Application Deadline

6/4/2008

Est Award Date

6/30/2008

Est Start Date

7/30/2008

Program Contact Name

ANDERSON, KENDALL

Program Contact Telephone No.

404.498.3950

Program Contact Email

KRAnderson@cdc.gov

Agency Forecast ID No.

CDC57