OpportunityTitle: Vision Screening in Young Children Program
CategoryExplanation: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=27bafecb-982a-4001-a81a-0e2b4db784bc
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Any domestic public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. &#167; 450b) is eligible to apply. See 42 CFR &#167; 51a.3(a). Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations are also eligible to apply.
Description: This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Vision Screening in Young Children Program. The purpose of the program is to improve children&#8217;s vision and eye health through early detection, follow-up, treatment, and surveillance at the national, state, and community levels for children under 5 years of age, including traditionally underserved populations,1 and those residing in medically underserved areas.2 The recipient will be expected to: 1) Serve as a national resource at the national, state, and community-levels on children&#8217;s vision and eye health; and 2) Convene an advisory committee to provide guidance to the Vision Screening in Young Children Program on achieving improved children&#8217;s vision and eye health.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contact Anna Maria Padlan at (301)443-1737 or email Apadlan@hrsa.gov
GrantorContactText: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration&lt;br/&gt;Apadlan@hrsa.gov