Supporting the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in the Implementation and Expansion of Blood Safety Activities in the Republic of Kenya 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-PS09-984

CFDA Number(s)

93.067

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Health

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligible applicants Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity appear below: Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kenya

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $4500000

• Award Range:

  $3000000 - $4500000

Grant Description

The purpose of this announcement is to support the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in the provision of a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products to health facilities in Kenya. In particular, the funding will support activities to improve blood donations from regular voluntary non-remunerated donors (VNRD); to ensure safety through a centralized testing system by the National Blood Transfusion Services; and to promote appropriate use of blood and blood components. It will also link with other HIV prevention activities through integration of prevention education in donor recruitment and in notification of donor test results with appropriate referral to care and treatment. The NBTS will also support, coordinate and guide the activities of all other partners involved in mobilization and retention of volunteer blood donors.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Agency Contact:

  CDC Procurement and Grants Office
  Technical Information Management
  Phone 770-488-2700

• Agency Mailing Address:

  PGO Technical Information Management

• Agency Email Address:

  PGOTIM@cdc.gov