Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Increasing Educational Support for CJD Families and the Nation
ID: 356169Type: Forecasted
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
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Increasing Educational Support for CJD Families and the Nation." This initiative aims to enhance educational resources for families affected by CJD and to inform public health service providers and at-risk groups about human prion diseases, ultimately striving to reduce the incidence of preventable forms of these diseases. With an estimated total program funding of $500,000, the CDC plans to award a cooperative agreement with a funding range between $75,000 and $100,000, and applications must be submitted electronically by March 18, 2025, for consideration. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Tracey Ponder at 404-639-0953 or via email at TPonder@cdc.gov.

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