OpportunityTitle: Increasing Adult Immunization Rates through Healthcare Provider Partnerships
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible Applicants  This program is authorized under section 317(k) (1) of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 247b (k) (1)], as amended.  Under this statutory authority, For-Profit Entities and Non-Domestic, Non-U.S. Entities are not eligible.  The following entities are eligible to apply to the extent they are States, political divisions of States, other public entities, or nonprofit entities:    Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:  &#149; Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education)  &#149; Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education)  &#149; Small, minority, and women-owned businesses (Non-profit only)  &#149; Universities  &#149; Colleges  &#149; Research institutions  &#149; Hospitals  &#149; Community-based organizations  &#149; Faith-based organizations  &#149; Federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments  &#149; American Indian/Alaska native tribally designated organizations  &#149; Alaska Native health corporations  &#149; Urban Indian health organizations  &#149; Tribal epidemiology centers    Eligibility is limited to non-profit entities, because these are the parameters of the funding authority, Section 317(k)(1) of the Public Health Service Act:     This program is authorized under section 317(k) (1) of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 247b (k) (1)], as amended.  Under this statutory authority, For-Profit Entities and Non-Domestic, Non-U.S. Entities are not eligible.  The language of the statute states that organizations are eligible to receive funding to the &#147;the extent they are States, political divisions of States, other public entities, or nonprofit entities.&#148;    To demonstrate eligibility, the applicant must be an established, tax-exempt organization (a nongovernmental, tax-exempt corporation or association whose net earnings in no way lawfully accrue to the benefit of private shareholders or individuals). Tax-exempt status may be confirmed by providing a copy of the pages from the Internal Revenue Service&#146;s (IRS) most recent list of 501 (c) (3) of tax-exempt organizations or a copy of the current IRS Determination Letter with the application. This should be labeled as Appendix A Documentation of Tax-Exempt Status    In addition to meeting eligibility requirement of tax exempt status, applicants should note that they must also meet the Special Requirements criteria related to organizational capacity, as outlined in the Special Requirements section of the FOA document.     State and local governments are also excluded as they do not meet the Special Requirements criteria that applicants be national in scope with healthcare provider membership and with a history of successful large multi-state public health programs.  This announcement is limited to organizations that are national in scope and that target adult populations.  National is defined as having an active membership or constituency in multiple states or regions throughout the country.  National organizations will be able to ensure that activities and products from the cooperative agreement are conducted in a manner that will maximize the population that may benefit from this program.  Organizations that target adult populations are uniquely qualified to develop and administer programs that address the unique access barriers that are faced by adult population seeking immunization services.
Description: The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to develop and implement programs designed to increase adult immunization rates through healthcare provider partnerships. 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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PGOTIM@cdc.gov
GrantorContactText: CDC &lt;br/&gt;Procurement and Grants Office &lt;br/&gt;PGOTIMS &lt;br/&gt;Phone 770-488-2700