Cooperative Newborn Screening System Priorities Program (NBS Co-Propel)
ID: 349438Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349438
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering funding through the Cooperative Newborn Screening System Priorities Program (NBS Co-Propel) to enhance newborn screening systems across the United States. This program aims to support up to 10 recipients in addressing specific challenges within their state or territory's newborn screening processes, improving the collection and reporting of specimens, and facilitating long-term follow-up for conditions identified through screening. The initiative is critical for ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment of heritable disorders, ultimately improving health outcomes for newborns and children. Interested applicants can apply for funding ranging from $0 to $500,000, with a total estimated program funding of $4 million, and must submit their proposals by February 23, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants may contact Loraine Swanson at LSwanson@hrsa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LSwanson@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    MCHB HRSA-24-052 (UC1) NBS Co-Propel_Appendix A_updated 1 30 24.pdf
    MCHB.pdf
    The HRSA-24-052 NBS Co-Propel document provides updated guidelines for applicants preparing proposals under this funding opportunity. It includes a Page Limit Worksheet aimed at helping applicants ensure their submissions comply with specified page limits, which is capped at 50 pages for this particular RFP. The worksheet distinguishes between Standard Forms that do not count against the page limit and attachments that do. It outlines various standard form names, such as the Application for Federal Assistance, and specifies which attachments, like the Work Plan and Budget Narrative, must be factored into the total page count. The document emphasizes the importance of accurately tallying pages for all submitted materials to align with the adherence to submission criteria. This structured approach is part of the overall application process for federal grants, ensuring compliance and efficiency in proposal submissions.
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