HRSA Regional Genetics Networks

Sponsor Deadline: 

Dec 14, 2016

Internal Deadline: 

Nov 14, 2016

Sponsor: 

Health Resources and Services Admin. Maternal and Child Health Bureau

HRSA link  https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/Externa...

Grants.gov link  http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=289040

Limited to one application per institution

HRSA Regional Genetics Networks RGNS purpose to: 1) link medically underserved populations (based on poverty, rural geographic location, and/or populations that experience health disparities) to genetic services; 2) implement quality improvement activities to increase the connection with genetic services for the medically underserved; 3) implement evidence-based innovative models of telehealth and/or telemedicine with a focus on clinical genetics outreach; and 4) provide resources to genetic service providers, public health officials and families.

The Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care by strengthening the health care workforce, building healthy communities and achieving health equity.  
HRSA grants improve and expand health care services for underserved people, focusing on the following program areas:  Health Professions, HIV/AIDS, Maternal & Child Health, Office of the Administrator, Primary Health Care/Health Centers, Rural Health, Healthcare Systems, Organ Donation, and Clinician Recruitment. 
HRSA opportunities  http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/index.html 

HRSA solicitations generally limit the number of applications that may go forward in response to a specific solicitation. If you wish to apply to a program that limits the number of applications allowed per institution, please convey your interest by emailing a one-page abstract about your proposal to cheryl-a-ridgeway@uiowa.edu   or   marta-gomez@uiowa.edu     in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development with a cc to the Division of Sponsored Programs DSP  era@uiowa.edu  or  dsp@uiowa.edu  as soon as possible, but at least 30 days in advance of the deadline.  If we receive multiple abstracts in response to a given solicitation, a review will be conducted to select the applicant to submit on behalf of the University of Iowa.  Application materials are due in DSP at least 5 business days prior to the deadline.

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