Black Lung Data and Resource Center
ID: 355369Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $135K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity for the establishment of the Black Lung Data and Resource Center (BLDRC) aimed at improving healthcare for individuals suffering from black lung disease, particularly in rural areas. The BLDRC will support patient-level data collection and analysis, enhance clinic operations, and improve the quality of services provided by recipients of the Black Lung Clinics Program (BLCP). This initiative is crucial for addressing the health needs of coal miners affected by respiratory conditions due to mining activities. The total funding available for this cooperative agreement is $135,000, with applications due by February 11, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Anna Feins at blacklung@hrsa.gov for further information.

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    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy outlines a funding opportunity for the Black Lung Data and Resource Center, aiming to enhance healthcare for individuals suffering from black lung disease, particularly in rural areas. Applications are due by February 11, 2025, with a total funding availability of $135,000 for a cooperative agreement to support data collection and improve clinic operations. Eligible applicants include public and private organizations such as educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit entities, and state and local governments. The program focuses on systematically addressing the health needs of coal miners, specifically regarding respiratory conditions caused by mining activities. The center is tasked with providing technical assistance to clinics, supporting patient data analysis, and enhancing clinic services. The expected performance period spans five years, contingent on ongoing appropriations and satisfactory progress. The document details the application process, including requirements for registration, submission formats, project guidelines, and evaluation criteria, which assess need, response capability, performance reporting, impact, resources, and budget justification. Overall, this funding opportunity seeks to advance healthcare access and quality for underserved populations affected by black lung diseases.
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