OpportunityTitle: Preventing Complications of Bleeding Disorders through Health Education and Outreach
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:   &#149; Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education)  &#149; For-profit organizations (other than small business)  &#149; Small, minority, and women-owned businesses  &#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  &#149; State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, 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; Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States)  A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application.  If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required.  Attach with &#147;Other Attachment Forms&#148; when submitting via www.grants.gov.
Description: The purpose of this program is to provide support through CDC cooperative agreements for education and outreach activities aimed at preventing secondary conditions in people with bleeding disorders by improving their access to public health programs and implementing effective health promotion and wellness programs. Applicants can apply for one or more of the following modules: (A) Provision of a national clearinghouse and information resource center and evaluation of existing materials; (B) Promoting health and wellness for newly diagnosed families; (C) Raising awareness and providing education and outreach to women with bleeding disorders; (D) Promoting a successful transition of young adults to adulthood through advocacy and self-management skills; (E) Promoting increased physical activity and healthy weight; and (F) Promoting wellness among aging adults with bleeding disorders.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: CDC PGO Technical Information Management
GrantorContactText: CDC Procurement and Grants Office &lt;br/&gt;Technical Information Management  &lt;br/&gt;Phone 770-488-2700
CloseDateExplanation: Letter of Intent Deadline: May 4, 2009    Application Deadline:  June 1, 2009