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Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program 2025-2026 Community Subcontract Program

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program (BDDEP) 2025-2026 Community Subcontract Program is seeking proposals from organizations around the country for programs and initiatives focused on promoting awareness of the importance of blood donor diversity and increasing blood donation among Black or African American communities.

NHLBI expects to award up to three organizations, with each award not to exceed $50,000 for a 1-year period of performance to support community-driven initiatives that align with BDDEP’s health education goals and build upon findings from formative research findings presented in the Blood Donation: Motivators and Barriers—Insights from Black or African American Donors and Non-Donors Focus Group Report.

Projects should address three key goals:

  1. Raise awareness about blood donation benefits and the importance of blood donor diversity within Black or African American communities;
  2. Educate these communities about blood donation safety, eligibility, and the donation process, through culturally relevant efforts; and
  3. Foster community involvement and help promote community events, such as health-oriented events and/or blood drives.

Important Dates

  • RFP Issued: January 17, 2025
  • Questions Due: January 31, 2025, by 3 p.m. EST
  • Non-Binding Letter of Intent Due: February 7, 2025, by 3 p.m. EST
  • Proposals Due: February 21, 2025, by 3 p.m. EST
  • Award Notice: No later than March 21, 2025
  • Period of Performance: March 25, 2025-March 24, 2026

Please check back on this page for additional information and materials, including the request for proposal (RFP). If you have questions, please contact BDDEPSubcontract@forsmarsh.com.

Check back on January 17 for the RFP materials to go live!