# Improving Epilepsy Education, Systems of Care, and Health Outcomes through National and Community Partnerships

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/cdc-rfa-dp21-2101-improving-epilepsy-education-systems-of-care-and-health/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/328415

> Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP offered grants of up to $4.4 million (at least $100,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $20.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 12, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | CDC-RFA-DP21-2101 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 12, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $4.4 million |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $20.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.850 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

This NOFO will have 2 components: A and B. Eligible applicants may only apply for either Component A or Component B. Multiple applications from the same entity will not be accepted. Any organization that submits multiple applications will be deemed non-responsive and those applications will not receive further review. In the "Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project" on the SF-424 form, applicants should identify for which Component the application is being submitted.

## What the grant funds

The CDC Epilepsy Program is announcing a new, FY21 non-research NOFO designed to improve health and quality of life for people with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures that can be caused by many different conditions that affect a person’s brain. In the US, about 3.4 million people have active epilepsy1 (physician-diagnosed epilepsy either currently under treatment or accompanied by 1 or more seizures in the past year). Epilepsy is a challenging public health problem:· 56% of adults with epilepsy taking seizure medicine have uncontrolled seizures.2· 42% of children with epilepsy live at or close to poverty level.3· 66% of adults with epilepsy have 4 or more other chronic conditions.4· 25% of the public say they would be nervous around a person with epilepsy.5 Epilepsy is complex for individuals to manage.6 People with epilepsy may:· Take many medicines and see multiple doctors.· Face stigma.· Not participate fully in society, including not being able to work.· Live alone.· Have depression and/or anxiety. To improve health and quality of life, people with epilepsy need:· Access to appropriate care.· Self-management skills.· An understanding and informed public. The 2012 Institute of Medicine report, Epilepsy Across the Spectrum: Promoting Health and Understanding, describes gaps, challenges, and opportunities for public health to address epilepsy.7 CDC has a key role in 12 of the report’s 13 recommendations, including educating health professionals, improving delivery and coordination of community services, informing media to improve awareness and eliminate stigma, and expanding educational opportunities for people with epilepsy and families. This effort, along with previously funded projects, represent CDC’s contributions to attaining the goals outlined in the report. This NOFO will implement strategies based on three CDC/National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion domains (Environmental Approaches, Health Care Systems Interventions, and Community Programs Linked to Clinical Services) and will target social determinants of health in order to:· Improve health, social participation, and quality of life for people with epilepsy.· Reduce stigma.· Increase access to health services, community resources, and self-management supports.

## Questions people ask

### Is CDC-RFA-DP21-2101 still open?

No. It closed on April 12, 2021.

### Who can apply for Improving Epilepsy Education, Systems of Care, and Health Outcomes through National and Community Partnerships?

Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Improving Epilepsy Education, Systems of Care, and Health Outcomes through National and Community Partnerships?

Closed April 12, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $4.4 million each. About $20.0 million in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won Improving Epilepsy Programs, Services, and Outcomes through National Partnerships grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Epilepsy Foundation of America, Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA, National Association of School Nurses, Incorporated. The program made 9 awards worth $15.3 million in that time.