Health Department Grant: Rapid Hepatitis C Virus Screening and Referral

This grant from the Health Department aims to combat the high prevalence of hepatitis C among IV drug users in opioid treatment programs. It requires applicants to conduct rapid HCV testing and create a comprehensive referral plan for care and treatment, including primary health care, public health, mental health, and medical services for HCV positive individuals or those at risk. Applications close on April 5, 2013.

Opportunity ID: 220793

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	TI-13-009
Funding Opportunity Title::	Rapid Hepatitis C Virus Screening and Referral
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Health
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	25
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	93.243 — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_Projects of Regional and National Significance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Feb 14, 2013
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Apr 05, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Apr 05, 2013
Archive Date::	May 05, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 1,000,000
Award Ceiling::	$40,000
Award Floor::	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility::

SAMHSA is limiting eligibility for this program to SAMHSA certified non-profit opioid treatment programs (OTP) because OTPs are optimal settings in which to provide comprehensive hepatitis prevention and control services. The majority of OTP clients have a history of injecting drugs, placing them at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and viral hepatitis. OTPs provide hepatitis C counseling, testing, treatment, and hepatitis A and B vaccinations, retain clients for extended periods of time, and have licensed medical facilities with medical staff. Only certified OTPs may apply because only they are qualified to provide opioid treatment under 42 CFR part 8. The statutory authority for this program prohibits grants to for-profit agencies.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin
Description::	The purpose of this program is to address the high prevalence of viral hepatitis C infection among IV drug users in selected opioid treatment programs (OTPs). In addition to providing rapid hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing, applicants must develop a plan for providing referrals for care and treatment that include, but are not limited to primary health care, public health, mental health, and medical services for those who are HCV positive or are at high-risk of HCV infection.
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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:	93.243
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00164790
Opening Date:	Feb 14, 2013
Closing Date:	Apr 05, 2013
Agency Contact Information::	Anthony Campbell, D.O.
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] HHS Checklist (08-2007) [V2.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0]
optional_forms	Faith Based EEO Survey [V1.2] Other Attachments Form [V1.1]

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