Enhancing and Modernizing the US Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System
ID: 355879Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP (HHS-CDC-NCCDPHP)

Award Range

$0 - $650K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355879
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is forecasting a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Enhancing and Modernizing the US Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System." This initiative aims to maintain, enhance, and modernize the Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System (VEHSS) to assess the prevalence of major eye diseases, vision impairment, and the utilization of eye care services across the United States. Given the significant public health impact of visual acuity loss and blindness, which affects over 7 million Americans and incurs annual costs exceeding $130 billion, this project is crucial for tracking disease magnitude, risk factors, and health disparities. The estimated total program funding is $1,950,000, with a single award ceiling of $650,000. Interested applicants can reach out to John D. Omura at 770-488-6339 or via email at ydk8@cdc.gov, with applications due by March 14, 2025, and an anticipated award date of August 29, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John D. Omura
    (770) 488-6339
    ydk8@cdc.gov
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