Improving Health of Americans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Through Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs

Background
The Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD) in CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) proposes a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications from agencies of national scope to collaborate with CDC on a non-research Cooperative Agreement titled “Improving Health of Americans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Through Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs” that would build on decades of work with national partners. This Cooperative Agreement would support work through established organizations to improve the mental and physical health of Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the lifespan through evidence-based health promotion programs.

Grant Details
This NOFO addresses health disparities among children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act, Section 317C (42 U.S.C. 247b-4, as amended). The NOFO primarily addresses Healthy People 2030 topic areas for Disability and Health; and Access to Health Services. Additionally, this NOFO aligns with national agendas and strategies such as The Current State of Healthcare for People with Disabilities, The Future of Disability in America, U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities, Disability and Public Health Competencies, Core Competencies on Disability for Healthcare Education, The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, The Community Guide, and Division of Human Development and Disability Strategic Plan FY 2021-2025.

Eligibility Requirements
The eligible applicant has been working with CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) on large-scale disability efforts, in particular the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® program. Since 2002, trained volunteers have delivered over 2 million free health screenings (in eight disciplines) and trained more than 280,000 health professionals and students on the unique health needs of people with IDD.

Period of Performance
The total period of performance funding is $68,412,125 which includes direct and indirect costs. The average one year award amount is $13,682,425. The total period of performance length is 5 years starting from July 01, 2021.

Grant Value
$68,412,125 is the total period of performance funding which includes direct and indirect costs. The average one year award amount is $13,682,425.

Place of Performance
This NOFO involves partnerships with community-based organizations, disability service organizations, clinical practices, hospitals and universities.