Immunization Strengthening through Measles Control and Related Childhood Morbidity/Mortality Reduction from Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Post Date

May 13th 2011

Application Due Date

July 11th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

CDC-RFA-IP11-1105

CFDA Number(s)

93.185

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Health

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Assistance will be provided only to the United Nations Foundation. No other applications are solicited. Eligibility is limited to the United Nations Foundation (UNF) because it is the most appropriate and qualified agency to conduct the activities under this cooperative agreement: UNF is the only organization whose mission is to serve as the global advocate for United Nations Programs. The UNF seeks to support the goals and objectives of the United Nations and its Charter to promote a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world •À_ with special emphasis on the UN•À_s work, especially on behalf of economic, social, environmental and humanitarian causes. The UNF lists children•À_s health as one of its top four program priorities. Within this priority lies the support of programs seeking to reduce childhood mortality.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $100000000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

The purpose of the program is to support global measles control and mortality reduction by facilitating the provision of bundled measles containing vaccine, and technical, laboratory, programmatic consultants, and other services, as needed, to the governments of measles endemic countries. Note: The term •À_bundled•À_ refers to vaccine and supplies required to ensure safe injections and safe disposal of vaccine vials and injection materials. Additionally, measles vaccine procurement may include the purchase of vaccine containing antigens for measles (M), measles and rubella (MR), or measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) as per requirements set forth under specific national immunization policies of countries supported under this agreement.

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