Heritable Disorders

Objective

The Heritable Disorders program serves to improve the ability of States 1) to provide newborn and child screening for heritable disorders and 2) to expand screenings as the capacity to screen for genetic and congenital conditions expands Newborn and child screenings occur at intervals across the life span of every child. Newborn screening universally provides early identification and follow-up for treatment of infants affected by certain genetic, metabolic, hormonal and/or functional conditions.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Local
• Other

Eligible entities for the Heritable Disorders Program include a State or a political subdivision of a State; a consortium of two or more States of political subdivisions of States; a territory; a health facility or program operated by or pursuant to a contract with or grant from the Indian Health Service; or any other entity with appropriate expertise in newborn screening, as determined by the Secretary.

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

EHeppner@hrsa.gov
301-443-2170