PPHF 2014: Immunization Improving Immunization Rates and Enhancing Disease Prevention through Partnerships with Providers and National Organizations that focus on Public Health financed solely by 2014 Prevention and Public Health Funds

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-IP14-1405PPHF14 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.733Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-CDCClosing Date: Aug 21, 2014Award Ceiling: $500,000Expected Number of Awards: 10Creation Date: Jul 08, 2014Funding Opportunity Description: Purpose: The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to develop and implement programs designed to increase immunization rates. The aim is to bring about measurable increases in the number of providers assessing vaccination needs for their patients and recommending vaccination for their patients. Activities should work toward the short term and mid-term outcomes as they are most likely to be met in the time allowed and able to be measured. The primary purpose of this FOA in the first two budget periods is to increase HPV vaccination coverage among adolescents by utilizing professional education, outreach, and training, as well as other clinician tools to effectively help providers consistently make strong HPV vaccine recommendations and effectively address parental questions about HPV-related cancers and HPV vaccine.
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding