Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA TS15 1501
Apply for CDC RFA TS15 1501
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Affordable Care Act Program for Early Detection of Certain Medical Conditions Related to Environmental Health Hazards" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.534 Affordable Care Act Program for Early Detection of Certain Medical Conditions Related to Environmental Health Hazards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2015 and posted on Mar 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments State governments.
- From the preceding FOA elibility section Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below according to the authorizing legislation bull A hospital or community health center. bull A Federally qualified health center. bull A facility of the Indian Health Service. bull A National Cancer Institute designated cancer center. bull An agency of any State or local government. bull A nonprofit organization A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding opportunity titled "Affordable Care Act Program for Early Detection of Certain Medical Conditions Related to Environmental Health Hazards" (Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA TS15-1501) is a discretionary grant designed to continue and strengthen a long-running community health response in Libby and Troy, Montana. The program focuses on early detection and related support services for asbestos-related disease among eligible local residents. It is structured as a four-year effort that combines direct health screening services with health education and outreach, recognizing that exposure in this community was widespread and not limited to mine workers alone.
The rationale for the program is tied to Libby, Montana's history as the site of a vermiculite mining and processing operation that operated for much of the twentieth century. A critical detail is that vermiculite from Libby was contaminated with asbestos, which created pathways for exposure among workers and also among residents who lived in the area, had household contact with workers, or encountered asbestos fibers through environmental contamination. Because asbestos-related illnesses can develop long after exposure and may benefit from early identification and monitoring, CDC frames this opportunity around screening for asbestos-related abnormalities and ensuring residents have access to information and community-based support.
This grant is not starting from scratch. It explicitly builds on multiple rounds of community screening programs that began in 2000 and extends work that was initiated in 2011 under the Affordable Care Act. In practice, that means applicants are expected to implement a program that fits into an established local context where screening has occurred before, where community awareness and trust are important, and where outreach remains necessary to reach people who may still be at risk or who have not previously participated.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $2,500,000 total, with an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and an award floor listed as $0, and CDC anticipated making one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is health, which aligns with the program's emphasis on screening, education, and outreach services rather than research or infrastructure development.
Eligibility is relatively broad across public and nonprofit health-related entities, reflecting the different ways this kind of community screening program might be delivered. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and other state or local government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, excluding institutions of higher education). The authorizing eligibility language also specifies clinical and health service settings that may apply, including hospitals or community health centers, federally qualified health centers, Indian Health Service facilities, and National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers. The announcement also references "Bona Fide Agents," meaning an agency or organization that a state formally identifies as eligible to apply on the state's behalf when the state itself is the eligible applicant.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted and created on March 10, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 11, 2015. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived on June 6, 2015. The CDC contact listed for access issues or questions about the full announcement was Theodore Larson (THL3@cdc.gov), with a note indicating grants policy support.
Overall, this FOA represents a targeted, place-based public health investment aimed at continuing early detection and community engagement activities for asbestos-related health effects in a population known to have experienced significant environmental exposure, using a single, multi-year award to support coordinated screening, education, and outreach services in Libby and Troy, Montana.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this CDC funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Affordable Care Act Program for Early Detection of Certain Medical Conditions Related to Environmental Health Hazards."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA TS15-1501.
What type of funding is this?
This is a discretionary grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to continue and strengthen a long-running community health response in Libby and Troy, Montana by supporting early detection and related support services for asbestos-related disease among eligible local residents. The program combines direct health screening services with health education and outreach.
What health issue does the program focus on?
The program focuses on asbestos-related disease and screening for asbestos-related abnormalities, along with ensuring residents have access to information and community-based support.
Why is this program focused on Libby and Troy, Montana?
The rationale is tied to the history of vermiculite mining and processing in Libby, Montana. Vermiculite from Libby was contaminated with asbestos, which created exposure pathways for workers and for other residents through environmental contamination and household contact with workers.
Does the program assume exposure was limited to mine workers?
No. The opportunity recognizes that exposure in this community was widespread and was not limited to mine workers alone.
Why does CDC emphasize early detection for asbestos-related conditions?
Asbestos-related illnesses can develop long after exposure. CDC frames the opportunity around early identification and monitoring, which may benefit affected individuals and the community response.
Is this a new program or a continuation of prior work?
This opportunity explicitly builds on multiple rounds of community screening programs that began in 2000 and extends work initiated in 2011 under the Affordable Care Act. Applicants are expected to implement a program that fits an established local context where screening has occurred before.
What core activities are supported by this grant?
Based on the description, supported activities include direct health screening services, health education, and outreach related to asbestos exposure and asbestos-related disease in the Libby and Troy community.
Is the program focused on research or on services?
The activity category is health, and the program emphasis is on screening, education, and outreach services rather than research or infrastructure development.
How long is the program period?
The program is structured as a four-year effort.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $2,500,000 total.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $2,500,000 and the award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
CDC anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and other state or local government agencies. Eligible applicants also include nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), excluding institutions of higher education.
Are clinical and health service entities referenced as eligible settings?
Yes. The eligibility language also specifies clinical and health service settings that may apply, including hospitals or community health centers, federally qualified health centers, Indian Health Service facilities, and National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers.
What does "Bona Fide Agent" mean in this announcement?
The announcement references "Bona Fide Agents" as an agency or organization that a state formally identifies as eligible to apply on the state's behalf when the state itself is the eligible applicant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 10, 2015.
What was the application due date?
The original and current closing date was May 11, 2015.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 6, 2015.
Who was the CDC contact listed for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact listed was Theodore Larson. The email provided was THL3@cdc.gov, with a note indicating grants policy support.
What is the geographic focus of the funded work?
The funded work is a targeted, place-based public health investment focused on Libby and Troy, Montana.
What is the program trying to accomplish at a community level?
The program is intended to support coordinated screening, education, and outreach services in a community known to have experienced significant environmental asbestos exposure, while recognizing the importance of community awareness, trust, and continued outreach to people who may still be at risk or who have not previously participated.
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