This grant opportunity aims to establish a National Coordinating Center (NCC) to support the Regional Genetics Networks (RGNs) in enhancing genetics services accessibility, especially for underserved communities. Aligned with the Social Security Act, the program focuses on genetic disease testing, counseling, and information dissemination. Applicants are encouraged to contribute to the improvement of healthcare for medically underserved populations. Applications are open until December 12, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 289359
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-17-084 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Coordinating Center for the Regional Genetics Networks |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=85f27a97-c506-4cdc-a704-746371cbf737 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.110 — Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 05, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Per 42 CFR § 51a.3 (a), any public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b) is eligible to apply. Faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible to apply.
Applicants may NOT apply concurrently to become the lead organization for funding as both the National Coordinating Center (NCC) for the Regional Genetics Networks (HRSA-17-084) and a Regional Genetics Network (RHN) (HRSA-17-082). If an applicant does apply for both funding opportunities, they will be considered non-responsive and both applications will be disqualified. RGN applicants are allowed to be included as partners of any applicants for the NCC. Foreign entities are not eligible for HRSA awards, unless the authorizing legislation specifically authorizes awards to foreign entities or the award is for research. This exception does not extend to research training awards or construction of research facilities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | This announcement solicits applications for a National Coordinating Center (NCC) to provide support for the Regional Genetics Networks (RGNs) in improving access to genetics services, with a particular emphasis on the medically underserved populations. The program aligns with the statutory authority for Special Projects of Regional and National Significance (SPRANS), Title V, § 501(a)(2) of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 701 (a)(2)) that requires HRSA to provide “for genetic disease testing, counseling, and information development and dissemination programs.” |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
jshuger@hrsa.gov Email:jshuger@hrsa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration jshuger@hrsa.gov Email: jshuger@hrsa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.110 | HRSA-17-084 | National Coordinating Center for the Regional Genetics Networks | PKG00228437 | Dec 12, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
289359 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289359 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
289359 Project-1.1.pdf
289359 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
289359 Budget-1.1.pdf
289359 SF424B-1.1.pdf
289359 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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