Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: Special Interest Project Competitive Supplements (SIPS) (U48)

CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, “Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: Special Interest Projects (SIPS) (U48).” Approximately $12,436,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund up to 57 awards. This FOA will provide supplemental funding to Prevention Research Centers, to design, test, and disseminate effective prevention research strategies in the areas of chronic disease prevention and control in the areas of: cancer prevention and control; nutrition, physical activity and obesity; heart disease and stroke; epilepsy; tobacco prevention; unintended pregnancy; and aging.For complete program details, please see the full announcement on the CDC website at http://www.grants.gov. The estimated funding date is prior to September 30, 2009.