Provision of HIV/AIDS and TB related laboratory support and technical assistance services in the Kingdom of Swaziland under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Post Date

March 31st 2009

Application Due Date

May 29th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

CDC-RFA-PS09-912

CFDA Number(s)

93.067

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Health

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $400000

• Award Range:

  $None - $400000

Grant Description

CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a program announcement entitled, “Provision of HIV/AIDS and TB related laboratory support and technical assistance services in the Kingdom of Swaziland under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).” Approximately $400,000 will be available to fund approximately one award. The purpose of the program is to is to provide technical assistance and support to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) in Swaziland, in particular the National Clinical Laboratory Services, to assure 1) the development of a country-wide laboratory quality assurance and quality management system and 2) the enhancement and improvement of existing and introduction of new diagnostic procedures and practices. For complete program details, please see the full announcement. The estimated funding date is prior to September 30, 2009.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Agency Contact:

  PGOTIMS
  Phone 770-488-2700

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Technical Information Management Section

• Agency Email Address:

  pgotim@cdc.gov