Behavioral and Serological Survey (BSS) for HIV and Syphilis among Diamond Mine Workers in Angola (PEPFAR)
Description
Grant Amount: Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $ 500,000; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $ 1,500,000.
The goal and objectives of the program in Angola is to provide information that will serve as the baseline for a BSS among diamond miners in the key areas in Angola for the purpose of monitoring the epidemic and informing decision-making for future prevention programs targeting this population.
The purpose of this FOA is to implement a behavioral and serologic survey (BSS) of persons working in the diamond mines of Angola, and to make recommendations for prevention of HIV infection among miners and surrounding communities. This initiative will assist the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Government of the Republic of Angola through the Instituto Nacional de Luta contra a SIDA (INLS), in their collaborative efforts to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Angola mining industry.
Funding Organization
US Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fund Category
HIV/AIDS
Support Types
Cooperative Agreements
Locations
American Samoa District of Columbia Federated States of Micronesia Guam International Marshall Islands National Northern Mariana Islands Palau Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands
Eligible Organizations
City Agencies Colleges/Universities Commercial Organizations Community Based Organizations County Agencies Hospitals International Agencies IRS 501 (c)(3) Organizations Minority Owned Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Religious Organizations Research Institutions State Agencies Tribal Organizations Woman Owned Organizations
Award Date
9/1/2013
Number of Awards Given
1 award
Award Amount Notes
Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $ 500,000. Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $ 1,500,000 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds and includes direct costs for international organizations or direct and indirect costs for domestic grantees for all years.)
Application Due Date
4/10/2013
Application Contact
Technical Information Management Section DHHS CDC Procurement & Grants Office 2920 Brandywine Road, MS E-14 Atlanta, GA 30341 Phone: (770) 488-2700
Community Health Services HIV/AIDS Prevention International Cooperation Program Development Syphilis
Audiences
Developing Nations
Application Process
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