Promoting Use of Local Volunteer Radiation Professionals in Existing Health Volunteer Programs to Assist in Population Monitoring and Public Shelter Operations

Post Date

June 24th 2011

Application Due Date

July 25th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

CDC-RFA-EH11-1101

CFDA Number(s)

93.070

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Health

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligible Applicant The eligible applicant that can apply for this funding opportunity is listed below: Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCDP) The CRCPD is in a unique position to oversee and promote uniform standards and best practices across all States. It is the single organization that represents radiation control programs in all 50 States. Each State Radiation Control Director is a member of the CRCPD; which facilitates the dissemination of uniform standards and best practices; as well as bridges the communication gaps and inconsistencies among responder agencies.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $300000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

The purpose of this project is to promote development of self-sustaining volunteer emergency response programs that include volunteer radiation protection professionals. This program addresses the ╔к_Healthy People 2020╔к_ focus areas of environmental health, public health infrastructure, and education and community-based programs.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Agency Contact:

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Procurement and Grants Office
  TIMS
  Phone 770-488-2700

• Agency Mailing Address:

  PGOTIM@cdc.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  PGOTIM@cdc.gov