OpportunityTitle: Implementing Public Health Programs and Strengthening Public Health Capacity in Guatemala and Central American
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible Applicants:     Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:  However, you will need a signed justification memo to justify limited competition.  &#149; Universities  &#149; Colleges    Higher Education Institutions:  &#149; Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education   &#149; Private Institutions of Higher Education     Foreign Organizations  Foreign Organizations are eligible to apply.   Foreign components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Description: This program will provide training for public-health professionals and students in basic and applied public-health science, and public-health program planning, implementation and evaluation on a regional level;2. Strengthen regional, national and local capacity in Central America to conduct public-health science; to plan, implement and evaluate public-health programs and surveillance systems; and to develop interventions;3. Support national and regional disease prevention, detection, and control efforts in Central America, including rapid response to public health emergencies; and 4. Incorporate lessons learned from evaluations and assessments of programs to control and eradicate diseases in Guatemala and the Central America Region, and ensure sharing of expertise with public-health partners in the Region.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: pgotim@cdc.gov
GrantorContactText: CDC  &lt;br/&gt;Procurement and Grants Office &lt;br/&gt;Technical Information Management &lt;br/&gt;Telephone (770)488-2700 &lt;br/&gt;