The purpose of the program will be to implement effective approaches for improving immunization rates among one or more minority groups for whom studies show evidence of under-immunization or other disparities in vaccine coverage.
For the purpose of this project, minority groups are defined as
credit:
in the 2000 census:
American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below: � Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institution of higher education) � Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institution of higher education) � Faith-based organizations � Federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments � American Indian/Alaska native tribally designated organizations � Alaska Native health corporations � Urban Indian health organizations Justification for Limited Eligibility: While CDC is viewed as a trusted and credible source for immunization information, recent studies have shown that many people are influenced by immunization information from web-based communications or other electronic media resources, some of which is not scientific, accurate, or credible (see Vaccine Criticism on the World Wide Web, Zimmerman et al, J Med Internet Res., 2005 Jun3 29; 7(2):e17) and Antivaccination Activists on the World Wide Web, Davies P, Chapman S, Leask J, Arch Dis Child, 2002 Jul;87(1):22-5).
This cooperative agreement is designed to provide an alternate source of scientific, accurate and credible immunization information in reaching minority populations through various venues including electronic and/or digital formats to complement CDC�s own web-based resources, and to provide information for persons who would prefer to receive immunization information from non-government sources.
Full Opportunity Web Address:Contact: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionProcurement and Grants OfficeTIMSPhone 770-488-2700
Agency Email Description: PGOTIM@cdc.gov
Agency Email: PGOTIM@cdc.gov
Date Posted: 2011-05-19
Application Due Date: 2011-07-05
Archive Date: 2011-08-04