Optimizing Family Support for Families of Children with or at-risk for Congenital Zika Virus Infection | HRSA 17 111

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The grant opportunity titled "Optimizing Family Support for Families of Children with or at-risk for Congenital Zika Virus Infection" (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 17-111) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It was created on January 18, 2017, with an original application closing date of March 2, 2017. The program sits within the health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.110. HRSA anticipated making about five awards under this announcement. The listed award ceiling is shown as 0, which typically signals that applicants should rely on the notice details for actual budgeting expectations rather than treating the ceiling field as a usable cap.

At its core, the program is designed to strengthen practical, day-to-day support for families raising children who have congenital Zika virus infection or who are considered at-risk for it. The emphasis is not on clinical research or direct medical treatment, but on improving how families and the professionals who help them find, understand, and use the services that already exist. The goal is to make it easier for families to navigate complex systems such as early intervention, developmental and disability services, specialty care coordination, and other community and public health resources that may be available but difficult to access without guidance. In other words, the program aims to reduce confusion, delays, and gaps in support by providing structured information, education, technical assistance, and other forms of family-centered help.

A notable feature of this opportunity is its geographic focus. The target population is families located in U.S. territories and in jurisdictions outside the continental United States. That focus reflects where Zika-related congenital impacts were a major concern during the period of the announcement and recognizes that families in these areas may face additional barriers, such as limited local service capacity, long travel distances for specialized care, fewer provider networks, and complications in coordinating programs across health, social services, and education systems. The grant therefore prioritizes approaches that meet families where they are, including culturally and linguistically appropriate communication and practical tools that work in resource-constrained settings.

The announcement also explicitly includes professionals who serve these families as beneficiaries of the program. That means applicants are expected not only to support families directly, but also to strengthen the ability of providers, case managers, educators, and other frontline staff to respond effectively. This can reasonably include training, technical assistance, and guidance materials that help professionals coordinate across systems, communicate clearly with caregivers, and connect families to the right programs at the right time. By improving both sides of the support relationship, the program aims to make service navigation smoother and to promote more consistent, informed care coordination.

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the instruction to consult the full announcement's additional eligibility information for specifics. In practice, that category often includes a range of non-traditional applicants such as nonprofits, community-based organizations, territorial entities, academic institutions, or other organizations positioned to deliver education and technical assistance. The funding instrument type is a grant, indicating HRSA intended to fund defined project work plans with measurable activities and deliverables aligned to the program purpose.

In summary, HRSA 17-111 is a targeted support and capacity-building grant focused on helping families in U.S. territories and other non-continental jurisdictions manage the real-world challenge of accessing and coordinating services for children with or at risk for congenital Zika virus infection. The program seeks to improve outcomes not by creating entirely new systems, but by making existing resources more understandable, reachable, and usable through education, technical support, and family-centered navigation assistance delivered by funded organizations.

• The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Optimizing Family Support for Families of Children with or at-risk for Congenital Zika Virus Infection" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jan 18, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 02, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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