Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a program announcement entitled, “Provision of HIV/AIDS and TB related laboratory support and technical assistance services in the Kingdom of Swaziland under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).” Approximately $400,000 will be available to fund approximately one award. The purpose of the program is to is to provide technical assistance and support to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) in Swaziland, in particular the National Clinical Laboratory Services, to assure 1) the development of a country-wide laboratory quality assurance and quality management system and 2) the enhancement and improvement of existing and introduction of new diagnostic procedures and practices. For complete program details, please see the full announcement. The estimated funding date is prior to September 30, 2009.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• 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

Contact

PGOTIMS <br/>Phone 770-488-2700
pgotim@cdc.gov