This grant is offered by the Health Department to support OEPA’s efforts in eliminating onchocerciasis in the Americas by distributing MectizanR semi-annually in endemic areas and conducting post-treatment surveillance. The goal is to achieve elimination certification from the WHO and contribute to the Global Health Initiative’s target of eradicating onchocerciasis in Latin America by 2016. Closing date for applications is Jan 17, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 134094
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CDC-RFA-GH12-1202 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Onchocerciasis Elimination in the Americas |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.283 — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $2,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | The applicant eligible for this funding opportunity is the Carter Center, a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Please see the full announcement document for further information. No other applications are solicited. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Description:: | The purpose of the program is to support OEPAs onchocerciasis elimination activities including interrupting the transmission of the diseases through semi-annual distribution of MectizanR (ivermectin) in the endemic areas of the region and conducting post-treatment epidemiological surveillance in each focus area in preparation for elimination certification from WHO. This program will support the Global Health Initiatives (GHI) target of eliminating onchocerciasis in Latin America by 2016. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 93.283 |
| Competition ID: | CGH-NR |
| Competition Title: | CGH-NR |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00088311 |
| Opening Date: | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | CDC |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] HHS CheckList Form PHS-5161 [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | Other Attachments Form [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.283 | CGH-NR | CGH-NR | PKG00088311 | Dec 13, 2011 | Jan 17, 2012 | View | CDC | Organization Applicants |