Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Increasing Educational Support for CJD Families and the Nation
ID: 356169Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$75K - $100K

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/356169
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Increasing Educational Support for CJD Families and the Nation" through a cooperative agreement aimed at enhancing educational resources for families affected by CJD. The initiative seeks to improve awareness and provide critical information regarding CJD, a rare and incurable brain disorder, by developing educational materials, organizing a national conference, and establishing a helpline for caregivers. With a total funding amount of $500,000 available over five years, eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations, with proposals due by March 18, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Tracey Ponder at TPonder@cdc.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
TPonder@cdc.gov
Files
Title
Posted
cdc-rfa-ck-25-0144.pdf
Jan 19, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) of the CDC has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity to improve educational support for families affected by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). The program seeks to enhance resources and raise awareness about CJD, which is a rare and incurable brain disorder. The funding, totaling $500,000 over five years, is intended for various educational initiatives, including developing fact sheets, organizing a national conference, and establishing a toll-free helpline for caregivers and families. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. Proposals must be submitted by March 18, 2025. The evaluation process involves an initial review of responsiveness and a merit review based on criteria such as background, evaluation plans, and organizational capacity. The primary goal is to provide necessary support and information to those impacted by CJD, facilitate national surveillance for the disease, and raise public awareness concerning prion diseases to foster early detection of emerging forms. This opportunity reflects the CDC's commitment to addressing public health challenges and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
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