Using Longitudinal Data to Characterize the Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome to Improve Services and Outcomes

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Using Longitudinal Data to Characterize the Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome to Improve Services and Outcomes: FOA Purpose
The purpose of this FOA is to contribute to the understanding of the natural history of fragile X
syndrome (FXS) across the lifespan, explore effective strategies to increase participation in the
longitudinal database for minority, underserved, and adults living with FXS, and test approaches to
measure cognitive and behavioral function in the FXS population.

Federal Grant Title:	Using Longitudinal Data to Characterize the Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome to Improve Services and Outcomes
Federal Agency Name:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Grant Categories:	Health
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-DD-15-003
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	93.315
CFDA Descriptions:	Rare Disorders: Research, Surveillance, Health Promotion, and Education
Current Application Deadline:	Mar 3, 2015 Key Dates Letter of Intent Due Dat
Original Application Deadline:	Mar 3, 2015 Key Dates Letter of Intent Due Dat
Posted Date:	Dec 19, 2014
Creation Date:	Dec 19, 2014
Archive Date:	Apr 2, 2015
Total Program Funding:	$4,250,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$350,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	5
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: Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
Eligibility Category: State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal
governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of
higher education
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of
higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as
Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education:
Hispanic-serving Institutions
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education:
Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)
Governments:
Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
U.S. Territory or Possession
Other:
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal
governments)
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
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Regional Organizations
Bona Fide Agents: a Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by
the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of
a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local
government, a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as
documentation of the status is required. Attach with "Other Attachment
Forms" when submitting via www.grants.gov.
2. Foreign Organizations
Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Foreign components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
For this announcement, applicants may not include collaborators or consultants from foreign institutions. All
applicable federal laws and policies apply.
3. Special Eligibility Requirements
If your application is incomplete or non-responsive to the special eligibility requirements listed in
this section, it will not enter into the review process.
Component C
Applicants must demonstrate that their clinic capacity is greater than or equal to 30 individual
fragile X syndrome patients per year.
Grant Announcement Contact: Roslyn Curington E-mail Address [email protected] Office Phone (770-488-2832)
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 404-498-2015
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