Strengthening Breastfeeding Support by Coordinating National Efforts and Building Capacity of Breastfeeding Coalitions
CDC intends to award one Cooperative Agreement pursuant to this notice of funding opportunity.
Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, CDC intends to provide up to $5-10 million in total CDC funding over a five (5) year period.
Applicants will be required to have documented affiliations with state-level breastfeeding coalitions in all states (or U. S. territories) to perform the objectives and goals of this Notice.
This activity will help to reduce health gaps related to breastfeeding caused by differences such as income, education, race/ethnicity and location.
This activity will complement current CDC breastfeeding activities and build on previous experiences and successes, while incorporating new sustainable approaches that promote optimal breastfeeding support.
The purposes of this opportunity are to improve breastfeeding initiation, duration and exclusivity and to decrease racial/ethnic disparities in breastfeeding by coordinating a national approach which engages state-level breastfeeding coalitions in all states (or U. S. territories) to do the following:
1) Coordinate and develop a five year action and implementation plan for policy, systems, and environmental changes to address breastfeeding inequities and increase access to breastfeeding support.
2) Enhance opportunities for collaboration among state-level breastfeeding coalitions with respect to associated activities.
3) Develop and disseminate, recommendations and resources to address infant and young child feeding in emergencies and barriers to breastfeeding to help mothers attain their breastfeeding goals.
4) Support partnerships with governmental agencies, medical organizations, and other national organizations that are promoting, investing in, or developing guidance or recommendations for breastfeeding support.
5) Increase clinicians’ adoption and utilization of maternity practices supportive of breastfeeding, and CDC guidance related to continuity of care in breastfeeding.
Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, CDC intends to provide up to $5-10 million in total CDC funding over a five (5) year period.
Applicants will be required to have documented affiliations with state-level breastfeeding coalitions in all states (or U. S. territories) to perform the objectives and goals of this Notice.
This activity will help to reduce health gaps related to breastfeeding caused by differences such as income, education, race/ethnicity and location.
This activity will complement current CDC breastfeeding activities and build on previous experiences and successes, while incorporating new sustainable approaches that promote optimal breastfeeding support.
The purposes of this opportunity are to improve breastfeeding initiation, duration and exclusivity and to decrease racial/ethnic disparities in breastfeeding by coordinating a national approach which engages state-level breastfeeding coalitions in all states (or U. S. territories) to do the following:
1) Coordinate and develop a five year action and implementation plan for policy, systems, and environmental changes to address breastfeeding inequities and increase access to breastfeeding support.
2) Enhance opportunities for collaboration among state-level breastfeeding coalitions with respect to associated activities.
3) Develop and disseminate, recommendations and resources to address infant and young child feeding in emergencies and barriers to breastfeeding to help mothers attain their breastfeeding goals.
4) Support partnerships with governmental agencies, medical organizations, and other national organizations that are promoting, investing in, or developing guidance or recommendations for breastfeeding support.
5) Increase clinicians’ adoption and utilization of maternity practices supportive of breastfeeding, and CDC guidance related to continuity of care in breastfeeding.
Related Programs
Assistance Programs for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Office: Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Who's Eligible
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Link to Special Notices
Additional Information of Eligibility:
State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Contracts-Grants/Funding-Opportunities/Special-Notices.aspx
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Date Posted:
2020-11-30
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2021-04-14
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