OpportunityTitle: PPHF 2014: Immunization Improving Immunization Rates and Enhancing Disease Prevention through Partnerships with Providers and National Organizations that focus on Public Health financed solely by 2014 Prevention and Public Health Funds
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility Information     Eligible Applicants:     Government Organizations:  &#149; State or their bona fide agents (includes the District of Columbia)  &#149; Local governments or their bona fide agents  &#149; Territorial governments or their bona fide agents in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau)    &#149; State controlled institutions of higher education  &#149; American Indian or Alaska Native tribal governments (federally recognized or state-recognized)  &#149; Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities    Non-government Organizations:  &#149; American Indian or Alaska native tribally designated organizations  &#149; Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education)  &#149; Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education)    Private colleges and universities    Community-based organizations    Faith-based organizations    For-profit organizations (other than small business)    Small businesses    Special Eligibility Requirements: N/A
Description: Purpose: The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to develop and implement programs designed to increase immunization rates. The aim is to bring about measurable increases in the number of providers assessing vaccination needs for their patients and recommending vaccination for their patients. Activities should work toward the short term and mid-term outcomes as they are most likely to be met in the time allowed and able to be measured.The primary purpose of this FOA in the first two budget periods is to increase HPV vaccination coverage among adolescents by utilizing professional education, outreach, and training, as well as other clinician tools to effectively help providers consistently make strong HPV vaccine recommendations and effectively address parental questions about HPV-related cancers and HPV vaccine.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Technical Information Management Section (TIMS)
GrantorContactText: CDC Procurement and Grants Office &lt;br/&gt;(PGO) Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) &lt;br/&gt;Phone:  770-488-2700 &lt;br/&gt;E-mail: pgotim@cdc.gov &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Dates:    1. Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: Not applicable    2. Application Deadline:  August 21, 2014, 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time, on www.grants.org    3. Informational conference call for potential applicants:   Not applicable