Health and Human Services Department: Establish a Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System for the Nation
The Health and Human Services Department is offering a grant to establish a vision and eye health surveillance system nationwide. This grant aims to develop, test, and implement a system that provides population estimates of vision loss, eye diseases, and health disparities. The collected data will inform policy changes, prioritize new interventions, and enhance public communications to improve vision and eye health at the national, state, and community levels.
Establish a Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System for the Nation
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
–
Funding Instrument Type:
Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
–
Expected Number of Awards:
4
Assistance Listings:
93.068 — Chronic Diseases: Research, Control, and Prevention
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Version:
Synopsis 2
Posted Date:
Dec 16, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Jan 28, 2015
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Feb 05, 2015 Key Dates:
Letter of Intent Due Date: 01/05/2015
Application Due Date: 02/05/2015
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Feb 05, 2015 Key Dates:
Letter of Intent Due Date: 01/05/2015
Application Due Date: 02/05/2015
Archive Date:
Mar 07, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$4,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$1,000,000
Award Floor:
$0
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Section III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
Eligibility Category: State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
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
Small businesses
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The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as
Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education:
Hispanic-serving Institutions
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education:
Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)
Governments:
Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
U.S. Territory or Possession
Other:
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal
governments)
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
Bona Fide Agents: a Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by
the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of
a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local
government, a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as
documentation of the status is required. Attach with "Other Attachment
Forms" when submitting via www.grants.gov.
2. Foreign Organizations
Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Foreign components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
For this announcement, applicants may not include collaborators or consultants from foreign institutions. All
applicable federal laws and policies apply.
3. Special Eligibility Requirements
None
Additional Information
Agency Name:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – ERA
Description:
FOA PurposeThis funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications to develop, test, and implement a visionand eye health surveillance system using existing surveys, as well as administrative and electronic datasources. Such a system will be built to provide population estimates of vision loss function, eye diseases,health disparities, as well as barriers and facilitators to access vision and eye care at the national, state, andcommunity levels. This surveillance system will provide data to prioritize new program interventions,inform policy changes, and improve public communications. The dissemination of these data to existingpublic health programs will encourage public health action to improve the vision and eye health of the nation.
Link to Additional Information:
–
Grantor Contact Information:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CDC Technical Information Management Section (TIMS)
Procurement and Grants Office
Telephone 770-488-2700
Email: PGOTIM@cdc.gov
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:00pm U.S. Eastern Standard Time Email:pgotim@cdc.gov
Version History
Version
Modification Description
Updated Date
Amendment 1. Add Appendix A, Questions and Answers.
Jan 28, 2015
Jan 28, 2015
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
RFA-DP-15-004
Funding Opportunity Title:
Establish a Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System for the Nation
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
–
Funding Instrument Type:
Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
–
Expected Number of Awards:
4
Assistance Listings:
93.068 — Chronic Diseases: Research, Control, and Prevention
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Version:
Synopsis 2
Posted Date:
Dec 16, 2014
Last Updated Date:
Jan 28, 2015
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Feb 05, 2015 Key Dates:
Letter of Intent Due Date: 01/05/2015
Application Due Date: 02/05/2015
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Feb 05, 2015 Key Dates:
Letter of Intent Due Date: 01/05/2015
Application Due Date: 02/05/2015
Archive Date:
Mar 07, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$4,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$1,000,000
Award Floor:
$0
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Section III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
Eligibility Category: State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
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
Small businesses
10 of 33
The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as
Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education:
Hispanic-serving Institutions
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education:
Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)
Governments:
Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
U.S. Territory or Possession
Other:
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal
governments)
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
Bona Fide Agents: a Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by
the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of
a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local
government, a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as
documentation of the status is required. Attach with "Other Attachment
Forms" when submitting via www.grants.gov.
2. Foreign Organizations
Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Foreign components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
For this announcement, applicants may not include collaborators or consultants from foreign institutions. All
applicable federal laws and policies apply.
3. Special Eligibility Requirements
None
Additional Information
Agency Name:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – ERA
Description:
FOA PurposeThis funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications to develop, test, and implement a visionand eye health surveillance system using existing surveys, as well as administrative and electronic datasources. Such a system will be built to provide population estimates of vision loss function, eye diseases,health disparities, as well as barriers and facilitators to access vision and eye care at the national, state, andcommunity levels. This surveillance system will provide data to prioritize new program interventions,inform policy changes, and improve public communications. The dissemination of these data to existingpublic health programs will encourage public health action to improve the vision and eye health of the nation.
Link to Additional Information:
–
Grantor Contact Information:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CDC Technical Information Management Section (TIMS)
Procurement and Grants Office
Telephone 770-488-2700
Email: PGOTIM@cdc.gov
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:00pm U.S. Eastern Standard Time Email:pgotim@cdc.gov
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
RFA-DP-15-004
Funding Opportunity Title:
Establish a Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System for the Nation
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
–
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
–
Expected Number of Awards:
4
Assistance Listings:
93.068 — Chronic Diseases: Research, Control, and Prevention
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Version:
Synopsis 1
Posted Date:
Jan 28, 2015
Last Updated Date:
–
Original Closing Date for Applications:
–
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Feb 05, 2015 Key Dates:
Letter of Intent Due Date: 01/05/2015
Application Due Date: 02/05/2015
Archive Date:
Mar 07, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$4,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$1,000,000
Award Floor:
$0
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Section III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
Eligibility Category: State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
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
Small businesses
10 of 33
The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as
Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education:
Hispanic-serving Institutions
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education:
Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)
Governments:
Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
U.S. Territory or Possession
Other:
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal
governments)
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
Bona Fide Agents: a Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by
the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of
a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local
government, a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as
documentation of the status is required. Attach with "Other Attachment
Forms" when submitting via www.grants.gov.
2. Foreign Organizations
Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Foreign components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
For this announcement, applicants may not include collaborators or consultants from foreign institutions. All
applicable federal laws and policies apply.
3. Special Eligibility Requirements
None
Additional Information
Agency Name:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – ERA
Description:
FOA Purpose
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications to develop, test, and implement a vision
and eye health surveillance system using existing surveys, as well as administrative and electronic data
sources. Such a system will be built to provide population estimates of vision loss function, eye diseases,
health disparities, as well as barriers and facilitators to access vision and eye care at the national, state, and
community levels. This surveillance system will provide data to prioritize new program interventions,
inform policy changes, and improve public communications. The dissemination of these data to existing
public health programs will encourage public health action to improve the vision and eye health of the nation.
Link to Additional Information:
–
Grantor Contact Information:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sue Shaw
Telephone: 770-488-6142
Email: zgx7@cdc.gov Email:zgx7@cdc.gov
Related Documents
Folder 270545 Full Announcement-1 -> RFA-DP-15-004 AMENDMENT 1.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information:
CDC Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) Procurement and Grants Office Telephone 770-488-2700 Email: PGOTIM@cdc.gov Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 5:00pm U.S. Eastern Standard Time Email: pgotim@cdc.gov
