OpportunityTitle: Multiple Approaches to Increase Awareness and Support among Young Women Diagnosed with  Breast Cancer
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The purpose of the proposed program is to increase the availability of health information and support services for YBCS and their families by supporting organizations and entities that serve the target population.  Activities funded under this FOA  are intended to: 1)  support the development and implementation of strategic and integrated multi-media health education and awareness campaigns aimed at addressing the health information needs of YBCS, including but not limited to family history and genetic risks, psychosocial health and support, reproductive health and fertility, family support, and other evidence based preventive life style behaviors (e.g., maintaining a healthy weight, reducing tobacco use, reducing excessive alcohol use); and 2) enhance existing structured support services that address issues faced by YBCS at initial diagnosis, treatment, and post treatment (e.g., case management/patient navigation, psychosocial support services).
Description: 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
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: A LOI is requested but not required of potential applicants.    2.  Application Deadline: July 1, 2014 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time, on www.grants.gov    3.  Informational conference call for potential applicants:   June 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Conference Call number:  800-857-4765 Pass code: 5998126