Thalassemia Program

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Technical Assistance

FY 2021 Thalassemia TA Webinar

FY 2021 Thalassemia TA Webinar Question and Answer Session (PDF - 436 KB)

The updated NOFO with the new link can be found on www.grants.gov. If you have any questions about the Thalassemia program or the TA webinar, please contact Hakim Fobia at hfobia@hrsa.gov or 301-945-9842.

Announcement Number:
HRSA-21-035

Bureau/Office:
Maternal & Child Health Bureau

Date(s) to Apply:
09/21/2020 to 12/21/2020

Estimated Award Date:
06/01/2021

What is the program?

This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the FY 2021 Thalassemia Program.

This program is comprised of two projects.

Project 1: Thalassemia Regional Program

The purpose of Project 1 is to have three recipients support a regional infrastructure to increase the number of providers treating or co-managing individuals with thalassemia in their communities.

Project 2: Thalassemia National Coordinating Program

The purpose of Project 2 is to coordinate telementoring and educational initiatives across the regions and to improve knowledge of thalassemia and evidence-informed treatment recommendations among patients and families.

Are you eligible?

Eligible applicants include domestic public or private entities, including Indian tribes or tribal organizations (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. § 450b). See 42 CFR § 51a.3(a).

Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible to apply.