OpportunityTitle: Evaluation of a Stepped Care Approach for Perinatal Depression Treatment in Obstetrics and GynecologyClinics
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility Information    Eligible Applicants  Eligibility Category:     State governments  County governments  City or township governments  Special district governments  Independent school districts  Public and State controlled institutions of higher education  Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)  Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities  Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal  governments)  Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of  higher education  Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of  higher education  Private institutions of higher education  For profit organizations other than small businesses  Small businesses  Others (see text field entitled &quot;Additional Information on Eligibility&quot; for  clarification)  The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as  Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education:  Hispanic-serving Institutions  Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)  Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)  Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions  Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education:  8 of 31  Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)  Governments:  Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government  U.S. Territory or Possession  Other:  Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal  governments)  Faith-based or Community-based Organizations  Regional Organizations  Bona Fide Agents: a 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. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local  government, a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as  documentation of the status is required. Attach with &quot;Other Attachment  Forms&quot; when submitting via www.grants.gov.  2. Foreign Organizations  Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply.  Foreign components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Description: Purpose:The purpose of this FOA is to: 1) determine the effectiveness of a stepped care approach toreducing depression symptomology and increasing treatment rates among pregnant and postpartumwomen; 2) determine the feasibility of implementing a stepped care approach to depression treatmentin obstetric clinics; and 3) develop recommendations for implementing best practice strategies forincorporating a stepped-care approach in obstetric clinics. Results of this FOA may inform nationalguidelines regarding depression care for pregnant and postpartum women.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: pgotim@cdc.gov
GrantorContactText: Technical Infformation Management Section Department of Health and Human Services CDC Procurement and Grants Office 2920 Brandywine Road, MS E-14 Atlanta, GA  30341 Telephone 770-488-2700 &lt;br/&gt;Email: zgx7@cdc.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Key Dates:   Letter of Intent Due Date: 01/26/2015  Application Due Date: 02/25/2015    On-time submission requires that electronic applications be error-free and made available to CDC for processing from eRA Commons on or before the deadline date. Applications must be submitted to and validated successfully by Grants.gov/eRA Commons no later than 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time