Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA OT12 1201
Apply for CDC RFA OT12 1201
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Capacity Building Assistance to Improve Health in Tribal Populations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.283 Centers for Disease Control and PreventionInvestigations and Technical Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 10, 2012 and posted on Mar 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 2012 Letter of Intent requested by April 13, 2012. Please see amended, full announcement document for further information.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $585,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having 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).
- Eligible applicants include Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Small, minority, and women owned businesses Universities Colleges Hospitals Community based organizations Faith based organizations Federally recognized or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments American Indian/Alaska native tribally designated organizations Alaska Native health corporations Urban Indian health organizations Tribal epidemiology centers State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States) Non domestic (non U.S.) entity
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Opportunity Summary:
Capacity Building Assistance to Improve Health in Tribal Populations (Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA OT12-1201) is a CDC discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to strengthen the performance of tribal health departments and equivalent tribal public health entities. The overall goal is to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of public health services in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities by funding organizations that can deliver hands-on capacity building assistance (CBA) to tribal health systems. In practical terms, the program is designed to help tribal public health agencies build the infrastructure, skills, and systems they need to operate more effectively and to deliver public health services that match the most urgent community needs.
The FOA is structured around two main priority areas. The first priority is capacity building assistance to help tribal health departments prepare for public health department accreditation. This typically implies support for strengthening core public health functions and administrative systems that accreditation processes expect, such as performance management, workforce development, quality improvement practices, and the ability to document policies, procedures, and essential services. The emphasis is on readiness and preparation, meaning applicants are expected to provide technical assistance, training, tools, and ongoing support that move tribal health departments closer to meeting national public health standards and demonstrating consistent, high-quality operations.
The second priority area focuses on capacity building assistance to implement model program and policy practices that address CDC "Winnable Battles" in a way that is culturally appropriate for AI/AN populations and aligned with the highest priority public health needs in those communities. While the FOA text provided does not list specific Winnable Battles, CDC generally uses the term to refer to high-impact public health issues where proven interventions exist and measurable progress is achievable. Under this priority area, the intent is not just to run standalone programs, but to help tribal health departments adopt effective, evidence-informed policies and program approaches that can be implemented and sustained locally. A key expectation is that the support provided respects tribal culture, community context, and tribal public health priorities, rather than applying generic one-size-fits-all strategies.
This opportunity was posted on March 2, 2012, with an original application closing date of May 1, 2012, later extended to May 4, 2012. A letter of intent was requested by April 13, 2012, with the note that applicants should consult the amended full announcement for details. The award structure anticipated a small cohort, with an expected three awards nationwide. Total estimated funding was $585,000, with individual awards falling in a narrow range: an award floor of $292,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of award.
As a cooperative agreement, the funding instrument indicates a more involved relationship with CDC than a standard grant, typically involving substantial federal programmatic involvement such as coordination, guidance, and collaboration on implementation. The activity category is health, and the CFDA number referenced is 93.283 (CDC Investigations and Technical Assistance), which signals that the work is oriented toward applied public health support, technical assistance, and system strengthening rather than purely research.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities, reflecting that CDC is seeking capable organizations that can serve tribal health departments by providing structured assistance. Eligible applicants include federally recognized and state recognized AI/AN tribal governments, tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health corporations, urban Indian health organizations, tribal epidemiology centers, state and local governments (and their bona fide agents), political subdivisions of states in consultation with states, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, universities and colleges, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and certain businesses including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses. The FOA also indicates that non-U.S. entities may be eligible, and it lists U.S. territories and freely associated states in the broader eligibility language, suggesting that CDC intended the program to be accessible to a wide range of partners so long as they are positioned to deliver capacity building assistance to tribal public health agencies.
For applicants and stakeholders looking for more information, the FOA directs readers to the full announcement document, noting that the provided "Additional Information" link is not active on the listing page. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled Capacity Building Assistance to Improve Health in Tribal Populations and the Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA OT12-1201.
2) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
3) What type of funding mechanism is this?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial CDC involvement (such as coordination, guidance, and collaboration) during implementation compared with a standard grant.
4) What is the overall goal of this cooperative agreement?
The goal is to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of public health services in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities by funding organizations that can deliver hands-on capacity building assistance (CBA) to tribal health systems.
5) What does "capacity building assistance (CBA)" mean in this program?
In this FOA, CBA refers to practical, hands-on support intended to help tribal public health agencies build the infrastructure, skills, and systems they need to operate more effectively and provide services aligned with urgent community needs. Examples referenced in the description include technical assistance, training, tools, and ongoing support.
6) Who is this funding intended to ultimately benefit?
The intended beneficiaries are tribal health departments and equivalent tribal public health entities, and ultimately the AI/AN communities those public health systems serve.
7) How is the FOA organized?
The FOA is structured around two main priority areas: (1) CBA to help tribal health departments prepare for public health department accreditation, and (2) CBA to implement culturally appropriate model programs and policy practices addressing CDC "Winnable Battles" aligned with the highest priority health needs in AI/AN communities.
8) What is Priority Area 1 about?
Priority Area 1 focuses on providing capacity building assistance to help tribal health departments prepare for public health department accreditation. The emphasis is on readiness and preparation for accreditation-related expectations and standards.
9) What kinds of activities are implied under Priority Area 1 (accreditation readiness)?
The description highlights strengthening core public health functions and administrative systems commonly expected in accreditation processes, such as performance management, workforce development, quality improvement practices, and the ability to document policies, procedures, and essential services. Applicants are expected to support progress through training, technical assistance, tools, and ongoing support.
10) What is Priority Area 2 about?
Priority Area 2 focuses on providing capacity building assistance to implement model program and policy practices that address CDC "Winnable Battles" in ways that are culturally appropriate for AI/AN populations and aligned with the highest priority public health needs in those communities.
11) Does the provided FOA summary list the specific CDC "Winnable Battles" to be addressed?
No. The information provided notes that the FOA text in this summary does not list specific Winnable Battles, while also explaining that CDC generally uses the term for high-impact public health issues with proven interventions where measurable progress is achievable.
12) Under Priority Area 2, is the intent to fund direct standalone programs?
The description indicates the intent is not just to run standalone programs, but to help tribal health departments adopt effective, evidence-informed policies and program approaches that can be implemented and sustained locally.
13) How important is cultural appropriateness and local context in this program?
It is described as a key expectation. Support is expected to respect tribal culture, community context, and tribal public health priorities rather than applying generic approaches.
14) When was this funding opportunity posted, and what were the application deadlines?
The opportunity was posted on March 2, 2012. The original closing date was May 1, 2012, and it was later extended to May 4, 2012.
15) Was a Letter of Intent (LOI) required or requested?
A letter of intent was requested by April 13, 2012, with a note that applicants should consult the amended full announcement for details.
16) How many awards did CDC expect to make?
The award structure anticipated a small cohort with an expected total of three awards nationwide.
17) What was the estimated total funding available?
The total estimated funding was $585,000.
18) What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to fall within a narrow range, with an award floor of $292,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of award.
20) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Health.
21) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity and what does it suggest about the work?
The CFDA number referenced is 93.283 (CDC Investigations and Technical Assistance). The description indicates this signals work oriented toward applied public health support, technical assistance, and system strengthening rather than purely research.
22) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: federally recognized and state recognized AI/AN tribal governments, tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health corporations, urban Indian health organizations, tribal epidemiology centers, state and local governments (and their bona fide agents), political subdivisions of states in consultation with states, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, universities and colleges, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and certain businesses including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses.
23) Are non-U.S. entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility language indicates that non-U.S. entities may be eligible.
24) Does the eligibility language mention U.S. territories or freely associated states?
Yes. The provided description notes that the FOA lists U.S. territories and freely associated states in the broader eligibility language, suggesting CDC intended broad accessibility for qualified partners positioned to deliver CBA to tribal public health agencies.
25) What should applicants do if the "Additional Information" link is not active?
The FOA directs readers to the full announcement document and notes that the listing page "Additional Information" link is not active. Applicants should rely on the full announcement (including any amendments) for complete details.
26) Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues, the contact listed is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700.
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