Assessment of Elastomeric Respirators in Healthcare Environments (R21)

 

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.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 07/30/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
RFA-OH-14-009
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
2
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Higher Education Institutions: • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education: • Hispanic-serving Institutions • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) • Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education • Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) For- Profit Organizations • Small Businesses • For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses) Governments • State Governments • County Governments • City or Township Governments • Special District Governments • Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) • Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) • Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government • U.S. Territory or Possession Other • Independent School Districts • Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) • Faith-based or Community-based Organizations • Regional Organizations • Bona Fide Agents: • Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
06/30/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
CDC
Procurement and Grants Office (PGO)
Technical Information Management Section (TIMS)
Phone: 770-488-2700
Website Address
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E-mail Address
pgotim@cdc.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$1,200,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $300,000.00

 


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