Grants for Education, Prevention, and Early Detection of Radiogenic Cancers and Diseases

Objective

The Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program aims to screen individuals described under section 4 (a) (1)(A)(i) and 5(a)(1)(A) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) for cancer as a preventative health measure. Also, to provide the appropriate referrals for medical treatment, ensure the provision of appropriate follow-up services, as well as develop and disseminate public information and education programs for the detection, prevention, and treatment of radiogenic cancers and diseases.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Nonprofit Organization

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations) The following entities, (located within the approved states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming) are eligible to apply for the funds: (1) National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers; (2) Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals or medical centers; (3) Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), community health centers or hospitals; (4) agencies of any state or local government, includes any state department of health that currently provide direct health care services; (5) IHS health care facilities, including programs provided through tribal contracts, compacts, grants, or cooperative agreements with the IHS and which are determined appropriate to raising the health status of Indians; including federally-recognized Tribal Government and Native American Organizations, and (6) nonprofit organizations.

Who Benefits

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Nonprofit Organization
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination

Pub. L. No. 119-21 made significant changes to the eligibility criteria under RECA. Please refer to the Department of Justice Civil Division RECA website https://www.justice.gov/civil/reca for a complete list of claimant categories that comprise the qualifying individuals RESEP services support.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

skhushu@hrsa.gov
3014432466