Improving the Capacity of Panel Physicians Performing Overseas Medical Assessments of U.S. Bound Immigrants and Refugees

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	Federal Grant Title:	Improving the Capacity of Panel Physicians Performing Overseas Medical Assessments of U.S. Bound Immigrants and Refugees
	CFDA Number:	93.283
	CFDA Description:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance
	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-CI09-901
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Apr 16, 2009
	Creation Date:	Apr 16, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 15, 2009 Applications are due by 5:00pm Eastern time on closing date.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 15, 2009 Applications are due by 5:00pm Eastern time on closing date.
	Archive Date:	Jul 15, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$2,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$500,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The International Panel Physician Association (IPPA)
Grant Description: CDC's Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, "Improving the Capacity of Panel Physicians Performing Overseas Medical Assessments of U.S. Bound Immigrants and Refugees". Approximately $500,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund one award. The purpose of the program is assist IPPA in improving the quality of the required medical examination that U.S.-bound immigrants and refugees undergo and thus strengthen prevention and control efforts for infectious diseases in U.S.-bound immigrants and refugee populations worldwide. For complete program details, please see the full announcement on the website at http://www.grants.gov. The estimated funding date is prior to August 31, 2009.
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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