Assuring a Safe and Adequate Blood Supply through Strengthening Government Capacity in the Democratic Republic of Congo under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Post Date

January 19th 2010

Application Due Date

March 17th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

CDC-RFA-PS10-1097

CFDA Number(s)

93.067

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Health

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

The Programme National de Transfusion Sanguine (PNTS) was established in 1999 by the Ministry of Health with a mandate to coordinate all activities and services related to blood transfusion and blood products, including screening and safety. PNTS is the only entity in DRC with a government mandate for this national level coordination, and is therefore the only appropriate body to perform the work. The scope of PNTS’ work includes the collection and use of strategic information, capacity building among health professionals involved in blood and blood product services, strengthening of laboratory capacity at local, provincial, and national levels, and formulating and revising policy documents.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $3750000

• Award Range:

  $200000 - $750000

Grant Description

Provide support to the PNTS to ensure a safe and adequate blood supply in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Agency Contact:

  PGO TIMS
  grants
  Phone 770-488-2700

• Agency Mailing Address:

  GENERAL E-MAIL

• Agency Email Address:

  PGOTIM@CDC.gov