Strengthening the Public Health Systems and Services in US-Affiliated Pacific Islands

CDC announces the availability of funds for a regional, nonprofit organization to strengthen the quality, performance and sustainability of the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands' governmental and nongovernmental components of the public health system and services through the provision of capacity-building assistance (CBA). Over the five year period of performance, the recipient is expected to increase capacity in the seven strategies: 1) public health workforce; 2) public health systems and infrastructures; 3) public health laws and policies; 4) Translation and implementation of evidence-based public...

The organization that meets ALL the following criteria: Eligibility is limited to the Pacific Island Health Officers Association (PIHOA) due to its history, knowledge, skills, abilities and relationship with the collective interests of the Ministers, Secretaries, and Directors of Health of the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) and Freely Associated Territories. (see Part II.C.3 for full summary) The applicant must provide evidence of federally assigned 501(c)(3) with IRS status designation by submitting a copy of the current, valid IRS determination letter. Evidence can be submitted by uploading this documentation in Grants.gov under “Other Attachment Forms.” The document should be labeled “Proof of Nonprofit Status”

Caroline Sulal ecq8@cdc.gov