OpportunityTitle: National Coordinating Center for the Regional Genetics Networks
CategoryExplanation: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=85f27a97-c506-4cdc-a704-746371cbf737
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Per 42 CFR &#167; 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.&#160; 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).&#160; If an applicant does apply for both funding opportunities, they will be considered non-responsive and both applications will be disqualified.&#160; RGN applicants are allowed to be included as partners of any applicants for the NCC.     &#160;  Foreign entities are not eligible for HRSA awards, unless the authorizing legislation specifically authorizes awards to foreign entities or the award is for research. &#160;This exception does not extend to research training awards or construction of research facilities.
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, &#167; 501(a)(2) of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 701 (a)(2)) that requires HRSA to provide &#8220;for genetic disease testing, counseling, and information development and dissemination programs.&#8221;
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contact Jill Shuger 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;