Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1240

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building the capacity of the National AIDS Control Program of the Ministry of Health to Expand Coordinated HIV Prevention, Care, Treatment, and Strategic Information Programs in the United Republic of Tanzania under the Presidents Emergency Plan for" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.067 Global AIDS.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Apr 6, 2012 and posted on Apr 6, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 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).
  • The National AIDS Control Program (NACP) of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) was chartered in 1987 by the United Republic of Tanzania to coordinate the health sector response to the HIV epidemic on the mainland. NACP s mission is to reduce the incidence of HIV infection and its associated morbidity and mortality. NACP is a leading player in strategic partnerships with other public sectors, private sectors, civil society and communities. NACP also plays a leading role in the prevention of HIV/AIDS and mitigating its impact by overseeing essential interventions and quality care nationally. HHS/CDC has supported NACP since 2002 as it continues to improve and increase its capacity to coordinate the health sector response to HIV on the mainland. In this next phase, NACP activities emphasize building the capacity of the Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs) to oversee the administration of HIV services in their regions.
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Opportunity Summary:

This funding opportunity (CDC RFA GH12-1240) is a CDC cooperative agreement under the U.S. Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) focused on strengthening Tanzania mainland's government-led HIV response through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare's National AIDS Control Program (NACP). The overall purpose is to expand and improve coordinated HIV prevention, care, treatment, and strategic information activities by building NACP's capacity to lead, manage, and oversee the health sector response, with a particular emphasis on improving subnational implementation and oversight.

At its core, the opportunity is about systems strengthening rather than direct service delivery alone. NACP, established in 1987 to coordinate the mainland health sector response to HIV, is positioned as the central body responsible for reducing new HIV infections and lowering HIV-related illness and deaths. The announcement highlights NACP's role in convening and coordinating partners across the public and private sectors, civil society, and communities, and in setting national direction for essential interventions and quality standards. CDC notes it has supported NACP since 2002 and that this next phase continues that trajectory, shifting attention toward strengthening regional structures so HIV services are administered and monitored effectively closer to where care is delivered.

A key priority in this grant is building the capacity of Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs). The described emphasis signals that CDC and PEPFAR are looking to improve the way HIV programs are governed and supervised at the regional level, so regions can better plan, manage, and track HIV services, and ensure that facilities and implementing partners deliver consistent, high-quality prevention and treatment. In practical terms, this kind of capacity building typically includes improving planning and budgeting processes, strengthening supportive supervision and mentorship systems, reinforcing quality improvement approaches, and sharpening accountability for performance across regions and facilities. The intent is to move beyond a highly centralized model and enable more effective administration, oversight, and coordination of HIV services in each region.

The opportunity also explicitly includes "strategic information" as a major program area alongside prevention, care, and treatment. In PEPFAR and CDC programs, strategic information generally refers to the data systems, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and analytics needed to understand the epidemic and manage program performance. By including strategic information in the title and scope, the announcement is signaling the importance of strengthening the national and regional ability to collect reliable HIV program data, use it to guide decisions, and monitor progress toward epidemic control. This can include strengthening routine health information systems, improving data quality and completeness, enhancing analysis and use of data for decision-making, and ensuring reporting aligns with national and PEPFAR requirements.

Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism. A cooperative agreement typically means CDC expects substantial involvement in the project, such as close collaboration on planning, technical guidance, performance monitoring, and alignment with PEPFAR strategies and targets. The total estimated funding level is $25,000,000, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and an award floor of $0, and CDC anticipated making one award. The CFDA listing is 93.067 (Global AIDS), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.

Eligibility is narrowly defined and tailored to the government entity the project is intended to strengthen. While the opportunity category lists "Others (see text field...)," the eligibility narrative makes clear that the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) within the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is the intended eligible applicant, reflecting the goal of directly building the capacity of the national program that coordinates HIV services on the mainland. This is consistent with the stated objective of strengthening government leadership and institutional capacity rather than funding a broad pool of external implementers.

The opportunity was posted on April 6, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 14, 2012, and it was archived on June 13, 2012. The sponsoring agency is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For applicants or readers who had difficulty accessing the full announcement at the time, CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) was listed as the contact point (phone 770-488-2700, email pgotim@cdc.gov). Overall, the grant is best understood as a PEPFAR-supported investment in government capacity, regional management strengthening, and stronger data and coordination systems to improve the effectiveness, quality, and oversight of HIV prevention and treatment services across Tanzania mainland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the funding opportunity number and title?

The opportunity is CDC RFA GH12-1240. It is a CDC cooperative agreement under the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) focused on strengthening Tanzania mainland's government-led HIV response through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare's National AIDS Control Program (NACP).

Which federal agency is sponsoring this opportunity?

The sponsoring agency is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What is the CFDA number for this grant?

The CFDA listing is 93.067 (Global AIDS).

What is the overall purpose of this cooperative agreement?

The purpose is to expand and improve coordinated HIV prevention, care, treatment, and strategic information activities by building NACP's capacity to lead, manage, and oversee the health sector HIV response, with a particular emphasis on improving subnational implementation and oversight.

Is this grant mainly for direct service delivery, or for systems strengthening?

It is primarily framed as systems strengthening rather than direct service delivery alone. The focus is on improving government leadership, coordination, oversight, and data and management systems that support HIV prevention and treatment services.

What part of Tanzania does this opportunity focus on?

The opportunity focuses on Tanzania mainland's HIV response.

Which government program is being strengthened through this award?

The award is intended to strengthen the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) within the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

What is NACP and why is it central to this opportunity?

NACP was established in 1987 to coordinate the mainland health sector response to HIV. In this announcement, NACP is positioned as the central body responsible for reducing new HIV infections and lowering HIV-related illness and deaths, including convening and coordinating partners and setting national direction for essential interventions and quality standards.

How does CDC describe its relationship with NACP?

CDC notes it has supported NACP since 2002 and describes this funding as a continuation of that trajectory, with increased emphasis on strengthening regional structures for implementation and oversight.

What does "subnational implementation and oversight" mean in the context of this grant?

It refers to improving how HIV programs are administered, supervised, and monitored below the national level, especially at the regional level, so services are governed and overseen closer to where care is delivered.

Which subnational structures are specifically emphasized for capacity building?

The opportunity highlights building the capacity of Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs) as a key priority.

Why are Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs) important to the goals of the grant?

The emphasis on RHMTs signals a push to strengthen regional governance and supervision so regions can better plan, manage, and track HIV services and ensure consistent, high-quality prevention and treatment across facilities and implementing partners.

What kinds of improvements are implied by "capacity building" for regional management?

The announcement points to strengthening regional planning and budgeting, supportive supervision and mentorship systems, quality improvement approaches, and accountability for performance across regions and facilities.

What program areas are included in the scope of work?

The scope includes HIV prevention, care, treatment, and strategic information, with the intent of improving coordination and performance management across these areas.

What does "strategic information" mean in this opportunity?

Strategic information refers to the data systems, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and analytics needed to understand the epidemic and manage program performance. The announcement signals strengthening national and regional capacity to collect reliable HIV program data, use it for decisions, and monitor progress.

What kinds of data and information system strengthening are suggested by the announcement?

The description points to strengthening routine health information systems, improving data quality and completeness, enhancing analysis and data use for decision-making, and ensuring reporting aligns with national and PEPFAR requirements.

What type of funding mechanism is being used?

This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism.

What does a cooperative agreement imply about CDC's role?

A cooperative agreement typically means CDC expects substantial involvement, such as close collaboration on planning, technical guidance, performance monitoring, and alignment with PEPFAR strategies and targets.

What is the estimated total funding level for this opportunity?

The total estimated funding level is $25,000,000.

What is the award ceiling?

The award ceiling is $5,000,000.

What is the award floor?

The award floor is $0.

How many awards did CDC anticipate making?

CDC anticipated making one award.

Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?

No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.

Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?

Eligibility is narrowly defined. The eligibility narrative indicates that the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) within the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is the intended eligible applicant.

Is this opportunity open to a broad pool of external implementers?

No. The eligibility description indicates it is tailored to the government entity the project is intended to strengthen, consistent with the goal of directly building national program capacity rather than funding a broad pool of external implementers.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on April 6, 2012.

What was the closing date for applications?

The original and current closing date was May 14, 2012.

Is this opportunity still open?

No. It was archived on June 13, 2012.

What is the main strategic shift described in the announcement?

The announcement describes a shift toward strengthening regional structures so HIV services are administered and monitored effectively closer to where care is delivered, moving beyond a highly centralized model.

What partner coordination role does NACP play according to the announcement?

NACP is described as convening and coordinating partners across the public and private sectors, civil society, and communities, and setting national direction for essential interventions and quality standards.

Who was listed as the contact for questions about the announcement?

The CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) was listed as the contact point for those who had difficulty accessing the full announcement.

What contact details were provided for the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO)?

Phone: 770-488-2700. Email: pgotim@cdc.gov.

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