Type 7: Thalassemia

This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the FY 2021 Thalassemia Program. This program is comprised of two projects – Project 1 is the Thalassemia Regional Program and Project 2 is the Thalassemia National Coordinating 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. 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.

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.