UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING

The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening grant, awarded to the Florida Department of Health by the Health Resources and Services Administration, is designed to enhance the documentation of early intervention services and timely follow-up diagnostic testing. The primary objective of this initiative is to support the early identification of deaf and hard of hearing infants to effectively address and mitigate potential developmental delays. Administered under solicitation number PUN27, the project received a notice of award on June 4, 2026, for a budget period beginning April 1, 2026. The grant involves a total budget period obligation of 235,000 dollars, with an initial obligation of 156,463 dollars allocated for supplies and contractual costs. The recipient is required to maintain compliance with all regulations as specified through the HRSA Electronic Handbooks.