# National Center for Newborn Screening System Excellence (NBS Excel)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hrsa-23-077-national-center-for-newborn-screening-system-excellence-nbs/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/340399

> Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $2.3 million in total. Applications closed on February 13, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HRSA-23-077 |
| Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 13, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $2.3 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.110 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants include: a state or a political subdivision of a state; a consortium of two or more states or political subdivision of states; a territory; a health facility or program operated by or pursuant to a contract with or grant from the Indian Health Services; or any other entity with appropriate expertise in NBS as determined by the Secretary. Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations are also eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of HRSA-23-077 NBS Excel is to fund one (1) organization to support state NBS programs and stakeholders on a nationwide basis by: 1) providing leadership, technical assistance (TA), and quality improvement expertise; 2) collecting data to identify barriers to achieving health equity and equitable access to NBS services for all infants and families; 3) enhancing state performance in NBS; and 4) providing subject matter expertise, TA and training, education, and other resources to youth and families in order to promote meaningful engagement of, active participation with, and leadership by families and/or individuals with heritable disorders at all levels of the newborn screening system.

## Questions people ask

### Is HRSA-23-077 still open?

No. It closed on February 13, 2023. A newer notice is open: HRSA-27-072, closes January 8, 2027 (62 days left).

### Who can apply for National Center for Newborn Screening System Excellence (NBS Excel)?

Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for National Center for Newborn Screening System Excellence (NBS Excel)?

Closed February 13, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $2.3 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Special Projects of Regional and National Significance grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center. The program made 842 awards worth $1.4 billion in that time.