Workforce for NCD Prevention Health Grants in Palau

GrantID: 76403

Grant Funding Amount Low: $75,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $15,000,000

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Summary

Organizations and individuals based in Republic of Palau who are engaged in Science, Technology Research & Development may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.

Grant Overview

Workforce shortages in Palau drive Non-Communicable Disease Prevention needs, with 1 nurse per 500 residents across 250 islands, exacerbated by 40% emigration of healthcare workers to Guam. Koror State clinics handle 80% NCD cases (diabetes 20%, obesity 45%), but rural Kayangel lacks staff year-round. Unlike Micronesia's archipelago aid, Palau mandates Bureau of Public Safety endorsements for prevention grants, tying to national fishing workforce (30% GDP).

Palau's Healthcare Workforce Composition

Fishing and tourism employees (15,000) face hypertension from salt diets, with 50% male workforce over 40 underserved in Aimeliik. Aging demo (12% over 65) burdens 1 hospital, 6 clinics for 18,000. Training lags: 70% nurses uncertified for chronic management.

Constraints on Palau's Disease Prevention Delivery

Infrastructure: 75% broadband, but interisland ferries limit outreach. Economic dive tourism heightens cardiac risks. Funding trains 200 providers in lifestyle interventions, partnering clinics with OEK.

Palau-Specific Workforce Readiness

Applications require MOUs with 10+ providers, metrics like 10% HbA1c reductions in 5,000 screened. Unlike Guam, emphasizes cultural protocols for Yapese minorities (5%). Phases: community health workers for Peleliu. Secures $10 million amid COFA transitions.

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