Improving Epilepsy Programs, Services, and Outcomes through National Partnerships

Objective

The purpose of this program is to: • Reduce the treatment gap (i.e., shortening the time to diagnosis, and increasing referral to specialty care) by improving professional education about epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and management); • Increase access to appropriate health care services, community resources, and self-management supports among people with epilepsy and their families; • Improve the public’s knowledge about, and attitudes toward, epilepsy to reduce epilepsy stigma; and • Improve health, social participation, and quality of life for people with epilepsy.

Who Can Apply

• Nonprofit Organization
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)

Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Anyone/general public. Reference posted NOFOs available on Grants.gov

Who Benefits

• Young Child (4-9)
• Pre-Teen (10-12)
• Education Professional
• Nonprofit Organization

Individual/Family Racial/ethnic minority groups People with disabilities Specialty group Children Adults Older adults Schools Health Professional Educational Professional Student/trainee Low income Moderate income Rural Urban Suburban Education (0-13+) Nonprofit groups

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

LNWashington@cdc.gov
770-488-2766