RESEARCHING GENETIC EYE DISEASES AND OCULAR CANCER

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute VisionGen Initiative (Bascom Palmer Initiative) is established in section 381.922, Florida Statutes.

As described in statute, the Bascom Palmer Initiative advances genetic and epigenetic research on inherited eye diseases and ocular cancer through grants awarded through a peer-reviewed, competitive process.


Grant Management Forms and Resources

Notice for Applications Uploading Documentation
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February 29, 2024: No replies will be sent from RequestForApplication@FLHealth.gov in response to general email inquiries.

Responses are not allowed to be sent to persons inquiring about the request for applications (RFA) submission outside of an official question and answer period in the RFA timeline, nor those asking for updates on posted RFAS with “anticipated” posting dates, which will be added to this page once available.

When uploading file(s), applicants must save the session key and/or print it to keep as a confirmation record. To receive confirmation of upload, you may send an email inquiry to RequestForApplication@FLHealth.gov, and attach your session key.

DocuSign Resources and Guidance
Grant Management System (PeerNet)
Required Forms for New Grantees
Change Request Forms
Required Travel Forms
Tuition Reimbursements and Participant Payments

Tuition Reimbursements 


Participant Payments 

Additional Resources