Research on Technical Improvement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in Healthcare Settings for Infection Control, including Ebola and other Emerging Pathogens
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Assistance Listings
- 93.823 -- Ebola Support: Transmission and Prevention Control, Public Health Preparedness, Vaccine Development
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The healthcare response to Ebola has shown that current PPE used for infection control in healthcare settings is not ideal. Design and technical flaws reflect the changing demands on PPE and ongoing evolution of intent for its use. Improvements are needed to make PPE more uniform, with greater assurance of protection and less interference with healthcare delivery, while making errors in use much less probable. Specific elements limiting the effectiveness of currently available designs and technologies include challenges wearer discomfort related to heat and ventilation, fluid penetration through...
materials, fit and sizing of apparel, and ease of correct donning and doffing. The objective of this research will focus on improving the material and design of gowns and respirators to address those and other issues, and demonstration of scalable production capability within US industry.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Paul Smutz
pos1@cdc.gov
Grants Policy
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| RFA-CK-16-006_11_04_15.pdf | Research on Technical Improvement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in Healthcare Settings for Infection Control, including Ebola and other Emerging Pathogens | Nov 4, 2015 05:38 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: February 18, 2016
Award
$3,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$2,000,000
Award Minimum
$3,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-CK-16-006
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
November 3, 2015
Archive date:
February 18, 2016
