Evaluation of Current Practices in Reporting Gynecologic Cytology Test Results and Cytology Proficiency Testing

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	Federal Grant Title:	Evaluation of Current Practices in Reporting Gynecologic Cytology Test Results and Cytology Proficiency Testing
	CFDA Number:	93.064
	CFDA Description:	Laboratory Training, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance Programs
	Federal Agency Name:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
	Category of Funding Activity:	Health
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	CDC-RFA-CI09-904
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jun 05, 2009
	Creation Date:	Jun 05, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 20, 2009 Applications are due by 500pm Eastern time on closing date
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 20, 2009 Applications are due by 500pm Eastern time on closing date
	Archive Date:	Aug 19, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$200,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$100,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: CDC's Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, "Evaluation of Current Practices in Reporting Gynecologic Cytology Test Results and Cytology Proficiency Testing". Approximately $100,000 be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund one award. The purpose of this project is to develop an inventory of current practice in gynecologic cytology laboratories to attempt to standardize procedures for quality improvement.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: www.grants.gov
Grant Announcement Contact: PGO TIMS Phone 770-488-2700

General Email [pgotim@cdc.gov]
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