First Responder Coping Mechanisms for PTSD Project

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	Federal Grant Title:	First Responder Coping Mechanisms for PTSD Project
	CFDA Number:	97.108
	CFDA Description:	Homeland Security, Research, Testing, Evaluation, and Demonstration of Technologies
	Federal Agency Name:	Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division
	Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	BAA10-18
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract
	Posted Date:	Jul 13, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jul 13, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 30, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 30, 2010
	Archive Date:	Aug 29, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$440,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$440,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$440,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This BAA is open to all responsible sources. In addition to the eligible applicants listed above, offerors may include single entities or teams from academia, private sector organizations, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
Grant Description: The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, Human Factors and Behavioral Sciences Division solicits proposals that will support the implementation of a project conducting basic research, starting with a pilot study, directed toward identifying and understanding coping mechanisms among First Responders against the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The study aims to increase personal resilience and reduce the occurrence and impact of PTSD within the First Responder community. The research approach will involve evaluating First Responders using both quantitative and qualitative methods to identify psychosocial, lifestyle, environmental, and motivational factors that may contribute to successful adjustment to and management of the stress of their profession. PLS ENSURE THAT YOU READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT IN IT'S ENTIRETY AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. IMPORTANT - ANY ORGANIZATION THAT WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SOLICITATION MUST REGISTER AT https://baa.st.dhs.gov. IT IS ENCOURAGED THAT REGISTRATION BE COMPLETED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE!
Link to Full Grant Announcement: https://www.fbo.gov
Grant Announcement Contact: BAA10-18@hq.dhs.gov

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