Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH16 1647
Apply for CDC RFA GH16 1647
- The HHS-CDC-CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Accelerating the Scale-Up of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention for Maximum Public Health Impact in the United Republic of Tanzania 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 Dec 09, 2015 and posted on Dec 09, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 10, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Accelerating the Scale-Up of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention for Maximum Public Health Impact in the United Republic of Tanzania under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," is a U.S. government grant competition released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS/CDC), specifically through CDC's Center for Global Health. It is issued as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally means the recipient would not just receive funds and operate independently, but would carry out the project with substantial involvement and ongoing collaboration with CDC during planning, implementation, and performance monitoring.
The main public health goal is to rapidly expand access to and uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as a proven HIV prevention intervention, with the specific target of reaching 80 percent coverage in selected priority districts in Tanzania. In practical terms, the award is meant to support an intensified, district-focused scale-up that increases the number of males receiving VMMC and strengthens the full service delivery approach around the procedure so the intervention produces maximum population-level impact. The program is positioned within PEPFAR, reflecting its role in combination HIV prevention and its alignment with national HIV strategies and targets.
The recipient organization would be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive VMMC program in close coordination with the Government of Tanzania (GOT) and other stakeholders. That collaboration element is central to the opportunity: the awardee is expected to align activities with national priorities, work within existing health structures and policies, and coordinate with partners operating in the same geographic areas to avoid duplication and to strengthen continuity of services. The work is not limited to the surgical procedure itself; it emphasizes program design and oversight, quality and performance monitoring, and system-level coordination needed to safely deliver services at scale.
A key requirement is delivering a comprehensive package of services integrated with VMMC. This includes integrated HIV counseling and testing so that clients are offered HIV testing services as part of the VMMC encounter and receive appropriate prevention counseling regardless of HIV status. The program must also ensure strong linkages to HIV care and treatment, meaning that individuals who test positive or are otherwise identified as needing HIV services are actively connected to treatment programs and supported in accessing care, rather than simply being referred passively. In addition, the package includes condom promotion and distribution, reinforcing safer sex behaviors and ensuring clients have access to condoms as part of ongoing HIV prevention. The program also includes screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and, importantly, referrals and linkages to STI treatment services so that clients who screen positive can receive appropriate management through connected clinical services.
From an operational standpoint, the opportunity anticipates one award with an award ceiling of $9,000,000. The funding opportunity number is CDC RFA GH16-1647, and the CFDA program number listed is 93.067. The competition was posted on December 9, 2015, with an application closing date of February 10, 2016. Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced as being provided in the full announcement text. Overall, the opportunity is structured to fund a single lead implementer capable of scaling VMMC quickly and safely, integrating HIV and STI services, and working closely with Tanzania's government and partners to reach high coverage in priority districts and achieve measurable public health impact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Accelerating the Scale-Up of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention for Maximum Public Health Impact in the United Republic of Tanzania under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Which U.S. agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. government grant competition released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through CDC's Center for Global Health.
What is the funding mechanism?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism. This indicates substantial involvement and ongoing collaboration with CDC during planning, implementation, and performance monitoring, rather than the recipient operating fully independently.
What is the main public health goal of the project?
The main goal is to rapidly expand access to and uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as an HIV prevention intervention, aiming for 80 percent coverage in selected priority districts in Tanzania.
Where will the project activities take place?
The work is intended to support maximum public health impact in the United Republic of Tanzania, with a district-focused scale-up in selected priority districts.
How does this opportunity relate to PEPFAR?
The program is positioned within the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), reflecting its role in combination HIV prevention and alignment with national HIV strategies and targets.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates one award (a single lead implementer).
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $9,000,000.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is CDC RFA GH16-1647.
What is the CFDA program number?
The CFDA program number listed is 93.067.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The competition was posted on December 9, 2015, and the application closing date was February 10, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced as being provided in the full announcement text.
What type of organization is this opportunity designed to support?
It is structured to fund a single lead implementer capable of scaling VMMC quickly and safely, integrating HIV and STI services, and working closely with Tanzania's government and partners in priority districts.
What is the expected role of the recipient organization?
The recipient would be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive VMMC program in close coordination with the Government of Tanzania (GOT) and other stakeholders.
How important is coordination with the Government of Tanzania and other partners?
Coordination is central to the opportunity. The awardee is expected to align activities with national priorities, work within existing health structures and policies, and coordinate with partners operating in the same geographic areas to avoid duplication and strengthen continuity of services.
Is the project limited to performing circumcisions?
No. The opportunity emphasizes more than the procedure itself, including program design and oversight, quality and performance monitoring, and system-level coordination needed to safely deliver services at scale.
What service package must be integrated with VMMC?
The program must deliver a comprehensive package integrated with VMMC, including: integrated HIV counseling and testing, strong linkages to HIV care and treatment, condom promotion and distribution, STI screening, and referrals/linkages to STI treatment services.
What is expected regarding HIV testing and counseling within VMMC services?
Clients should be offered HIV testing services as part of the VMMC encounter and receive appropriate prevention counseling regardless of HIV status.
What does "strong linkages to HIV care and treatment" mean in this opportunity?
It means individuals who test positive or are otherwise identified as needing HIV services are actively connected to treatment programs and supported in accessing care, rather than being referred passively.
Are condom promotion and distribution part of the required activities?
Yes. Condom promotion and distribution are included to reinforce safer sex behaviors and ensure clients have access to condoms as part of ongoing HIV prevention.
What is required related to sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
The service package includes STI screening and referrals/linkages to STI treatment services so clients who screen positive can receive appropriate management through connected clinical services.
What does CDC involvement look like under this cooperative agreement?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, CDC is expected to have substantial involvement and ongoing collaboration with the recipient during planning, implementation, and performance monitoring.
What is meant by a "district-focused scale-up"?
It refers to an intensified scale-up concentrated in selected priority districts, designed to rapidly increase the number of males receiving VMMC and strengthen the full service delivery approach to achieve maximum population-level impact.
What is the overall intended impact of the funded program?
The program is intended to increase VMMC coverage to 80 percent in selected priority districts and to strengthen integrated HIV prevention and service linkages so the intervention produces measurable public health impact at the population level.
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