Strengthening the Delivery and Quality of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Prevention and Control Programs through Enhanced Laboratory-Based STI Surveillance, Case Management and Program Evaluations in the Republic of South Africa

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	Federal Grant Title:	Strengthening the Delivery and Quality of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Prevention and Control Programs through Enhanced Laboratory-Based STI Surveillance, Case Management and Program Evaluations in the Republic of South Africa
	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-PS09-9130
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Apr 17, 2009
	Creation Date:	May 28, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2009
	Archive Date:	Jul 30, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$300,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$100,000
	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 only applicant eligible to apply for these funds is the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, STI Reference Center for South Africa.
Grant Description: Secretary's Forecast Summary CDC-RFA-PS09-9130 CDC's Procurement and Grants Office has published a program announcement entitled, "Strengthening the Delivery and Quality of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Prevention and Control Programs through Enhanced Laboratory-Based STI Surveillance, Case Management and Program Evaluations in the Republic of South Africa." Approximately $300,000 will be available to fund approximately one award. The purpose of the program is to strengthen capacity of the National STI program in South Africa, and thus underlying Provincial, District and Municipal programs, to enhance HIV prevention by improving prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The estimated funding date is prior to August 1, 2009.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: PGOTIM Phone 770-488-2700

CDC Procurement and Grants Office [pgotim@cdc.gov]
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