Immunization Barriers in the United States: Targeting Medicaid Partnerships

Opportunity ID: 291724 Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-IP17-1704 Opportunity Title: Immunization Barriers in the United States: Targeting Medicaid PartnershipsOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 93.185Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationAdditional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Agency Code: HHS-CDC-NCIRDAgency Name: Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Disease Control - NCIRDPosted Date: Feb 10, 2017Last Updated Date: Feb 10, 2017Estimated Synopsis Post Date: Apr 24, 2017Fiscal Year: 2017Award Ceiling: $150,000Award Floor: $50,000Estimated Total Program Funding: $600,000Expected Number of Awards: 2Description: Despite the availability of Medicaid benefits and VFC vaccine in the United States, immunization rates for children and pregnant women in poverty or with Medicaid remain lower than those above the poverty line or with private insurance. The purpose of this funding announcement is to help CDC address and reduce income-based disparities in immunization rates. Collaboration wi...
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