This grant is for developing new ways to screen newborns for serious conditions or to create treatments for these conditions. The goal is to catch these issues early so that infants can get the help they need right away. It's especially focused on conditions that aren't currently screened for but could benefit from early detection.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including state and local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and businesses. If your organization is involved in health research or newborn screening, you might qualify.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of focus on newborn screening or therapies
- Proposals not involving potentially fatal or disabling conditions
- Applications from individuals
- Proposals not involving research
- Lack of demonstration of early intervention benefits
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Proof of organizational eligibility
- Budget plan
- Evidence of potential benefit from early detection
- Documentation of current screening practices
- Organizational background information
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Project timeline
- Biographical sketches of key personnel
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the focus on newborn screening
- The condition should be potentially fatal or disabling
- You must demonstrate the benefits of early intervention
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including state and local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and businesses. If your organization is involved in health research or newborn screening, you might qualify.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including state and local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and businesses. If your organization is involved in health research or newborn screening, you might qualify.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of focus on newborn screening or therapies
- Proposals not involving potentially fatal or disabling conditions
- Applications from individuals
- Proposals not involving research
- Lack of demonstration of early intervention benefits
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to support research and development of new screening methods or treatments for newborns. This includes costs associated with conducting research, such as personnel, equipment, and materials.
Total Program Funding
$200,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Dec 2, 2024
- Deadline
- Nov 16, 2027(521 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 22, 2027
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2028
Application Checklist
- Verify organizational eligibility
- Develop a detailed research proposal
- Prepare a budget plan
- Gather evidence of early detection benefits
- Compile documentation of current screening practices
- Collect organizational background information
- Secure letters of support or collaboration
- Create a project timeline
- Prepare biographical sketches of key personnel