Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH12 122905CONT16
Apply for CDC RFA GH12 122905CONT16
- The HHS-CDC in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Human Resources for Health (HRH) for the Provision of Quality HIV/AIDS Services through Pre-service and In-service Training in the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.067.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 27, 2016 and posted on Jan 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a continuation cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS-CDC), focused on strengthening Human Resources for Health (HRH) in Nigeria to support the delivery of quality HIV/AIDS services under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In practical terms, the grant is aimed at improving the capacity, skills, and readiness of the health workforce involved in HIV prevention, treatment, and care by supporting both pre-service training (training that occurs before someone enters the workforce, such as within universities, nursing schools, and other health training institutions) and in-service training (on-the-job training for health workers already providing services).
The central purpose of the award is workforce strengthening as a pathway to better HIV outcomes. By investing in training systems and curricula, clinical mentoring, and ongoing professional development, the initiative is designed to increase the number of competent health personnel and raise the quality and consistency of HIV/AIDS services delivered across supported facilities and programs. Although the public summary does not list specific activities, HRH-focused PEPFAR cooperative agreements commonly emphasize building sustainable national capacity: standardizing and updating training content to align with national guidelines, supporting clinical skills development, strengthening supervision and mentorship structures, and improving the performance of multidisciplinary teams involved in HIV testing services, antiretroviral therapy, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, laboratory services, monitoring and evaluation, and related service delivery areas.
Administratively, this funding is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically means CDC expects substantial involvement in the project during implementation. That involvement can include technical guidance, collaborative planning, and shared oversight to ensure the work stays aligned with PEPFAR priorities, national strategies in Nigeria, and CDC program standards. The opportunity is categorized under Health and is tied to CFDA 93.067, which corresponds to CDC's global HIV/AIDS activities. The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC-RFA-GH12-122905CONT16, and it was posted on January 27, 2016, with a closing date of March 28, 2016, indicating a defined application window for an ongoing or previously funded project cycle.
In terms of eligibility, the listing indicates "Others" and directs applicants to additional eligibility information in the full announcement. That phrasing usually signals that eligibility may be limited to specific types of organizations or potentially to an existing recipient under continuation funding, rather than an open competition for any applicant. The opportunity category explicitly being "Continuation" reinforces that it is likely intended to extend or continue work already underway, focusing on sustaining and improving HRH training investments rather than launching a brand-new program from scratch.
Several fields in the listing are either blank or show placeholders, which limits how precisely the scale of funding can be described from this excerpt alone. The award ceiling is shown as 0 and the number of expected awards is not provided, which often happens in summary feeds when the precise amounts are determined through internal budgeting, negotiations, or are detailed only in the full notice. Even with those gaps, the intent is clear: strengthen the health workforce pipeline and the ongoing competencies of practicing providers so Nigeria can deliver higher-quality HIV/AIDS services at scale, with improvements that are meant to endure through stronger training institutions and better in-service systems rather than one-time workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity is a continuation cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), focused on strengthening Human Resources for Health (HRH) in Nigeria to support the delivery of quality HIV/AIDS services under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
What is the main goal of the award?
The central purpose is workforce strengthening as a pathway to better HIV outcomes. The award is intended to improve the capacity, skills, and readiness of the health workforce involved in HIV prevention, treatment, and care, and to increase the number of competent health personnel while improving the quality and consistency of HIV/AIDS services.
What does "Human Resources for Health (HRH)" mean in this context?
In this context, HRH refers to the health workforce and the systems that prepare, support, and maintain that workforce. The opportunity emphasizes strengthening training systems and professional development so health workers can deliver higher-quality HIV/AIDS services.
Which country is the project focused on?
The project focus is Nigeria, specifically strengthening Nigeria's health workforce to support HIV/AIDS service delivery.
How does this opportunity connect to PEPFAR?
The work is intended to support the delivery of quality HIV/AIDS services under PEPFAR, meaning it is aligned with PEPFAR priorities related to HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
What types of training does the opportunity support?
The opportunity supports both pre-service training (training before entering the workforce, such as in universities, nursing schools, and other health training institutions) and in-service training (on-the-job training for health workers already providing services).
What is pre-service training?
Pre-service training refers to education and training that occurs before someone begins working as a health professional, typically within institutions such as universities, nursing schools, and other health training programs.
What is in-service training?
In-service training refers to on-the-job training and professional development for health workers who are already delivering services.
What kinds of activities might be included under HRH-focused PEPFAR cooperative agreements?
The public summary does not list specific activities. However, HRH-focused PEPFAR cooperative agreements commonly emphasize sustainable national capacity-building, such as standardizing and updating training content to align with national guidelines, supporting clinical skills development, strengthening supervision and mentorship structures, and improving multidisciplinary team performance in HIV service delivery areas.
What service delivery areas are mentioned as commonly supported under this type of HRH agreement?
The summary notes that commonly emphasized areas can include HIV testing services, antiretroviral therapy, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, laboratory services, monitoring and evaluation, and related HIV service delivery areas.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
This funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means CDC expects substantial involvement during implementation. That involvement can include technical guidance, collaborative planning, and shared oversight to keep the work aligned with PEPFAR priorities, Nigeria's national strategies, and CDC program standards.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC-RFA-GH12-122905CONT16.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.067, which corresponds to CDC's global HIV/AIDS activities.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Health.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on January 27, 2016, and the closing date was March 28, 2016, indicating a defined application window for that cycle.
Is this opportunity open to any applicant?
The eligibility listing indicates "Others" and refers applicants to additional eligibility information in the full announcement. Based on the summary, eligibility may be limited to specific types of organizations and may potentially be restricted to an existing recipient because it is a continuation opportunity.
What does "Continuation" mean for this funding opportunity?
"Continuation" indicates the opportunity is likely intended to extend or continue work already underway, with an emphasis on sustaining and improving HRH training investments rather than launching a brand-new program from scratch.
Does the summary provide the award amount or funding ceiling?
The excerpt does not provide a clear funding scale. The award ceiling is shown as 0 in the listing, and the expected number of awards is not provided. This can happen in summary feeds when precise amounts are determined internally, through negotiation, or are only detailed in the full notice.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The number of expected awards is not provided in the excerpt.
What is CDC's anticipated role during implementation?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, CDC may provide technical guidance, participate in collaborative planning, and engage in shared oversight to ensure alignment with PEPFAR priorities, national strategies in Nigeria, and CDC program standards.
What is the intended long-term impact of the project?
The intent is to strengthen the health workforce pipeline and improve ongoing competencies of practicing providers so Nigeria can deliver higher-quality HIV/AIDS services at scale. The improvements are meant to endure through stronger training institutions and improved in-service systems, rather than relying on one-time workshops.
Are specific required activities listed in the public summary?
No. The public summary does not list specific required activities, but it describes typical focus areas for HRH-oriented PEPFAR cooperative agreements.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The summary indicates that applicants should refer to the full announcement for additional eligibility information.
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