The purpose of this program is to develop and establish systems mechanisms to enhance the prevention and treatment of sickle cell disease through the coordination of service delivery; genetic counseling and testing; bundling of technical services; training of health professionals; and other related efforts.
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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=48D10E2A-5E3C-4014-A8C0-B35A6E589589
Additional Information of Eligibility:Eligible entities for this grant program will include any Federally-qualified health center, non-profit hospital or clinic, or university health center providing primary health care that: (1) has a collaborative agreement with a community-based sickle cell disease organization or a nonprofit entity with experience in working with individuals with sickle cell disease; and (2) can demonstrate that it, this collaborative entity, or the experts described in section 712(c)(2)(C) of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, has at least five (5) years experience working with individuals with sickle cell disease.
Faith-based and community-based organizations that meet these qualifications are eligible to apply.
For the Networks, priority will be given to eligible entities that are: 1) Federally-qualified health centers that have a partnership or other arrangement with a comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease treatment center; or 2) Federally-qualified health centers that intend to develop a partnership or other arrangement with a comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease treatment center.
Full Opportunity Web Address:https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=48D10E2A-5E3C-4014-A8C0-B35A6E589589Contact: CallCenter@HRSA.GOVCallCenter@HRSA.GOV
Agency Email Description: Contact HRSA Call Center at 877-Go4-HRSA/877-464-4772;301-998-7373 or email
Agency Email: CallCenter@HRSA.GOV
Date Posted: 2010-03-03
Application Due Date: 2010-04-19
Archive Date: 2010-06-18