Supporting the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in the Implementation and Expansion of Blood Safety Activities in the Republic of Kenya under the Presidents Emergency plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

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	Federal Grant Title:	Supporting the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in the Implementation and Expansion of Blood Safety Activities in the Republic of Kenya under the Presidents Emergency plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
	CFDA Number:	93.067
	CFDA Description:	Global AIDS
	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-PS09-984
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Mar 31, 2009
	Creation Date:	Mar 31, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 29, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 29, 2009
	Archive Date:	Jun 28, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$4,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$4,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$3,000,000
	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: Eligible applicants Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity appear below: Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kenya
Grant Description: The purpose of this announcement is to support the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in the provision of a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products to health facilities in Kenya. In particular, the funding will support activities to improve blood donations from regular voluntary non-remunerated donors (VNRD); to ensure safety through a centralized testing system by the National Blood Transfusion Services; and to promote appropriate use of blood and blood components. It will also link with other HIV prevention activities through integration of prevention education in donor recruitment and in notification of donor test results with appropriate referral to care and treatment. The NBTS will also support, coordinate and guide the activities of all other partners involved in mobilization and retention of volunteer blood donors.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Phone 770-488-2700

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