Comparison and Validation of Screening Tools For Substance Use Among Pregnant Women

Purpose: The purpose of this FOA is to solicit proposals for a study to compare and validate substanceuse screening tools for pregnant women in the U.S. Such tools are to be used by providers caring forpregnant women to identify substance use during pregnancy with a focus on illicit and prescriptiondrugs, and to inform the clinical management for substance-using pregnant women.

Eligible Applicants: Eligibility Category: State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education: Hispanic-serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education: Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Governments: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government U.S. Territory or Possession Other: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 8 of 30 Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith-based or Community-based Organizations Regional Organizations Bona Fide Agents: a Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with "Other Attachment Forms" when submitting via www.grants.gov. 2. Foreign Organizations Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Technical Information Management Section Department of Health and Human Services CDC Procurement and Grants Office