OpportunityTitle: Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Screening and Education
CategoryExplanation: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=69b7c5b7-432d-461c-9806-22a117bf9215
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: A state or a political subdivision of a state; a consortium of two or more states or political subdivisions of states; a territory; a health facility or program operated by or pursuant to a contract with or grant from the Indian Health Service; or any other domestic entity with appropriate expertise in newborn screening, as determined by the Secretary. Appropriate expertise is further explained in Section IV, ii. Program Narrative &#8211; Needs Assessment and Organizational Information and Section V&#8217;s Review Criteria # (1) Need and (5) Resources/Capabilities.
Description: This notice solicits applications for the Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Screening and Education program. The purpose of this program is to: 1) increase awareness and knowledge about SCID and newborn screening for SCID among parents, families, health care providers, public health professionals, and the public; 2) provide education, training, and support for newborn screening programs; 3) educate families with children diagnosed with SCID and link them to clinical and other services, especially those in rural and medically underserved areas; and 4) improve clinical care through education and training for providers caring for individuals with SCID.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contact Jill F. Shuger, ScM at (301)443-3247 or email jshuger@hrsa.gov
GrantorContactText: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration&lt;br/&gt;jshuger@hrsa.gov&lt;br/&gt;