This grant is a continuation from a federal health department, building on efforts since 1999 to address widespread asbestos-related health issues in Libby, Montana, caused by contaminated vermiculite mining. The U.S. Environmental Protection Administration declared a public health emergency there. Initiated by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and sustained by the Affordable Care Act, the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) currently conducts comprehensive community-based screening. This includes health surveys, spirometry, chest radiography, HRCT, and health education, expanded to include former Libby residents. The program aims to improve survival for asbestos-related cancers, reduce smoking-related diseases, and enhance participants’ quality of life.
Opportunity ID: 350696
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CDC-RFA-TS-24-0032 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Early Detection of Certain Medical Conditions Related to Environmental Health Hazards |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.534 — Affordable Care Act Program for Early Detection of Certain Medical Conditions Related to Environmental Health Hazards |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below according to the authorizing legislation:A hospital or community health center.A Federally qualified health center.A facility of the Indian Health Service.A National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center.An agency of any State or local government.A nonprofit organizationA 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Disease Control – ATSDR |
| Description: | Libby, Montana was the site of a vermiculite mining and processing operation from the early 1920’s through1990. While it was in operation, Libby was the world’s largest source of vermiculite. In spite of commercial uses that include insulation, fire proofing, and as a soil conditioner, Libby vermiculite is contaminated with amphibole asbestos. This has resulted in asbestos-related morbidity and mortality in vermiculite workers, their family members, and area residents with neither occupational nor para-occupational exposure. In June 2009, the U.S Environmental Protection Administration declared a public health emergency for the Libby Asbestos Site, which includes the cities of Libby and Troy (June 19, 2009 memo from Lisa Jackson, EPA Administrator).Reports of pervasive asbestos-related health outcomes in Libby prompted a concerted response by the federal government in 1999. A large component of this response was community-based screening conducted by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in 2000 and 2001 in which 7,307 persons were screened. Additional screening was funded by ATSDR via a grant to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services 2003-2008 and to the Lincoln County Health Department 2009-2011. Language was included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA, Public Law 111-148; https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ppacacon.pdf) to continue to make screening available to persons with potential past exposure to vermiculite while they resided in the Libby area. Persons with positive screening results may be eligible for Medicare benefits.In 2011, a grant was awarded to the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) to conduct screening activities under ACA. This screening included the use of a standardized health survey, spirometry, and chest radiography as well as high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and the fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Screening activities were expanded under ACA to include community outreach and health education. Further, the scope of ACA screening was expanded from being Libby-based to also include persons who emigrated from Libby.The present NOFO is for the continuation of the activities begun under previous NOFOs by CARD. This program is expected to result in improved survival of participants with asbestos-related cancers, reduced rates of smoking-related diseases, and improved quality of life for participants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Theodore Larson
tlarson@cdc.gov Email:tlarson@cdc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350696 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> TS-24-0032.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Theodore Larson tlarson@cdc.gov Email: tlarson@cdc.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.534 | CDC-RFA-TS-24-0032 | Early Detection of Certain Medical Conditions Related to Environmental Health Hazards | PKG00284879 | Feb 14, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350696 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350696 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
350696 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350696 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350696 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350696 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350696 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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