Coordinating Center for Research to Promote the Health of Children with Birth Defects and People with Developmental and Other Disabilities
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Assistance Listings
- 93.073 -- Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities - Prevention and Surveillance
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of this cooperative agreement award is to develop a central NCBDDD Coordinating Center to actively outreach and establish innovative partnerships with academic and other researchers to expand upon the scientific knowledge to promote the health and well-being of babies, children, and adults by studying and addressing the causes of birth defects; help children reach their potential by understanding developmental disabilities; reduce complications of blood disorders; and improve the health of people living with disabilities.The purpose of this program is to strengthen the nation's capacity...
to carry out public health research in the areas of birth defects; developmental disabilities; complications of hereditary blood disorders; and improving the health of people living with disabilities across the lifespan. The activities will vary over the years of the award depending on funding, but the overall objective are for one awardee to:Establish a coordinating center for research;Advance evidence-based practices and policies that promote the health and well-being of the populations served by NCBDDD;Conduct research in support of NCBDDD priorities;Communicate and disseminate information with and for stakeholders and other audiences; andEvaluate and report on progress and findings.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- State governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Natalie Darling
NDH6@cdc.gov
Grants Policy
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| RFA-DD-17-001PublicationAmendment.pdf | RFA-DD-17-001 | Feb 10, 2017 08:50 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: March 24, 2017
Award
$15,025,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$225,000
Award Minimum
$675,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-DD-17-001
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:
7
Posted date:
December 21, 2016
Archive date:
March 24, 2017
