Funding Description
As sovereign governments, Tribal Nations are inherently public health authorities and have the legal authority to receive case reports on conditions of interest to them (“of interest” is defined by Tribal law). Historically, Tribes have faced difficulties in receiving real-time disease case reports. Whether through a direct connection or through an indirect connection facilitated through a formal partnership, electronic case reporting (eCR) can provide real-time data to Tribal public health authorities to ensure swift public health action.
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is offering a funding opportunity for Tribes, or organizations designated by one or more Tribes to receive the Tribe’s data, such as Tribal consortia, Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs), and other similar entities under one of two categories:
1. Category A: Implementation of Direct eCR Connection ($200,000): Sub-awardees will conduct projects to begin the implementation process of directly receiving eCR data;
2. Category B: Strengthening Partnerships for eCR Data Exchange ($75,000): Sub-awardees who currently receive eCR data indirectly through existing collaborations with state and/or local health departments will conduct projects to increase their ability to receive or use eCR data through strengthened partnership(s).
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