Strengthening Disease Prevention Research Capacity for Public Health Action in Guatemala and the Central American Region

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Strengthening Disease Prevention Research Capacity for Public Health Action in Guatemala and the Central American Region: To conduct field and laboratory research on important diseases, with an emphasis on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases as well as other identifiable public health problems. To incorporate the results of research into operational disease prevention and control programs in Guatemala and the Central American Region and ensure sharing of expertise and research findings with other nations

Federal Grant Title:	Strengthening Disease Prevention Research Capacity for Public Health Action in Guatemala and the Central American Region
Federal Agency Name:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Grant Categories:	Health
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-GH-13-001
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	93.283
CFDA Descriptions:	The Affordable Care Act: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance
Current Application Deadline:	Feb 22, 2013
Original Application Deadline:	Feb 22, 2013
Posted Date:	Dec 18, 2012
Creation Date:	Dec 19, 2012
Archive Date:	Mar 24, 2013
Total Program Funding:	$4,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$20,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Special Eligibility Requirements Eligibility for this program is limited to any academic institution in metropolitan area of Guatemala City that meets the criteria briefly described below. This special requirement for eligibility is based on the key objectives of the programs to develop and implement disease research projects, and allow the organization to carry out multiple, ongoing, public-health research activities in Guatemala and the Central American region. A biosafety level laboratory (BSL-2) in Guatemala that is uniquely equipped to carry out these actions and provide laboratory capacity and support to the Ministry of Health in Guatemala and other countries in the region collaborating with Central American Council of Ministers of Health (COMISCA). Have the legal authority to hire third-country nationals with the technical skills to meet the requirements of the proposed research components through an expedited process and unique capability to bolster research capacity in Guatemala and the region. Established history of collaboration with CDC and the Guatemalan Ministry of Health and COMISCA.
Grant Announcement Contact: CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Telephone (770)488-2700
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