Notice of Funds Available (RFP)
22OU01FA22: Detecting Specific Disorders for Amish and Non-Amish Communities Project
Specifications
| Posted | Applications Due | Start Date | End Date | Amount | Match | Poverty Match | Council Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 01, 2022 | Oct 01, 2022 | Sep 30, 2023 | $50,000.00 | $16,667.00 | $5,556.00 | Fatica Ayers |
Description
This project is a collaboration of medical professionals, families, hospitals, and teachers in the Amish area of Northeast, Ohio. The primary focus of the project is to visit, diagnosis, test and treat genetic disorders in the Amish community. This project will:
• Support research comparing rare genetic disorders across multiple Amish communities.
• Develop up to 30 new diagnostic tests and provide expanded diagnostic testing to Ohio Amish communities at the lowest cost.
• Expand education and outreach services that includes genetic counseling and support services for Amish families and the medical professionals that care for them.
Requirements
There are no restrictions on the type of entity that may apply for this project.
All applications must include three (3) letters of recommendation, the resume of the project director, and the names of the organization’s board members (if the applicant is an organization with a governing board), proof of non-profit status (if the applicant is a non-profit organization), a copy of the applicant’s most recent federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (if requesting indirect costs and not using the de minimis rate), and a signed copy of the Council’s Assurances form, which will be available on the DD Suite application website. These materials can be uploaded as part of the application submission in DD Suite.
Attachments
This NOFA is accompanied by several attachments. Please download and review each attachment prior to beginning the grant application process. The attachments include:
State Plan Language - This is a complete description of the project which includes intended outcomes and proposed performance measures.
DD Council Assurances - These assurances must be signed and attached as part of the application submission. Refusal to include a completed DD Council Assurances form will result in the application being removed from consideration.
Grantee Guidelines - This document includes important information about the requirements of a DD Council grantee.