State Implementation Grants for Improving Services for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities

Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-13-207 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.110Eligible Applicants 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 educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-HRSAClosing Date: Jun 10, 2013Award Ceiling: $300,000Expected Number of Awards: 5Creation Date: May 09, 2013Funding Opportunity Description: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications for the State Implementation Grants for Improving Services for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities. The purpose of the program is to improve access to comprehensive, coordinated health care and related services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other related developmental disabilities (DDs). Program funding will support improved state systems of care and the implementation of activities focused on improving early and continuous screening, coordination of family-centered services through a medical home, and increasing ASD/DD awareness. Program Aim: Children and youth with ASD and other related DDs will be identified by 24 months and have access to a family-centered medical home and compre...
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