Evaluation of New Technology to Improve Delivery of Immunizations (U01)

CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, “Evaluation of New Technology to Improve Delivery of Immunizations (U01)”. Approximately up to $450,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund one to two awards. The purpose of the FOA is to seek a cooperative agreement with an institution to evaluate the capacity of primary care providers to implement new technologies, specifically text messaging, into their practice as a method for improving vaccine delivery For complete program details, please see the full announcement on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm. The estimated funding date is prior to September 10, 2009.