Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA

Description

This FOA invites meritorious research applications which evaluate the use of elastomeric respirators in healthcare environments. Researchers will examine healthcare worker use factors (such as tolerability and comfort), their impact on work practices, and relevant operational/economic aspects. Researchers may also assess strengths and weaknesses of elastomeric devices as compared to filtering facepiece respirators from use, operational, and economic perspectives.

Who can apply

• 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)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

CDC <br/>Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) <br/>Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) <br/>Phone: 770-488-2700
pgotim@cdc.gov