Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1206
Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1206
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Caribbean Regional Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (RELTP) under the Presidents 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 Global AIDS.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2012 and posted on Mar 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 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 $5,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,300,000.00 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).
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) For profit organizations (other than small business) Small, minority, and women owned businesses Universities Colleges Research institutions 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 Other 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. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with Other Attachment Forms when submitting via www.grants.gov.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Caribbean Regional Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (RELTP) funding opportunity is a CDC cooperative agreement issued under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). It is grounded in two major federal statutes that authorize and guide US global HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria efforts: Public Law 108-25 (the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003; 22 U.S.C. 7601 et seq.) and Public Law 110-293 (the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008). In practical terms, this means the program sits within the US government framework for strengthening public health systems and workforce capacity in regions affected by HIV/AIDS and related infectious disease threats, with a specific focus on the Caribbean and on building sustainable epidemiology and laboratory training capabilities.
This opportunity was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a discretionary funding announcement under the health activity category, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement signals that CDC expected to have substantial involvement in the work beyond simply providing funds, such as collaborating on technical direction, performance monitoring, and alignment with PEPFAR and CDC program priorities. The funding is tied to CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS), reinforcing its placement within the broader PEPFAR-supported global HIV response, even though the title highlights epidemiology and laboratory training, which are cross-cutting capacities that support HIV surveillance, outbreak detection, and evidence-based program decisions.
The announcement anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), indicating CDC intended to fund one primary implementing partner to lead or coordinate the regional training program. The estimated total funding level was $5,300,000, with an award ceiling of $1,300,000, suggesting multi-year support where annual funding could be up to the ceiling amount depending on performance, available appropriations, and CDC priorities at the time. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers barriers to participation and reflects that the program is designed to build public health capacity rather than require recipient financial contribution.
Eligibility was intentionally broad and inclusive, covering a wide range of applicant types. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those two specific nonprofit categories), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small, minority-, and women-owned businesses, universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and multiple types of tribal governments and tribal health entities. It also included state and local governments and their bona fide agents, explicitly naming US territories and affiliated jurisdictions such as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Non-domestic (non-US) entities were also eligible, which is consistent with a Caribbean regional program where capable institutions may be located outside the continental United States.
A specific administrative requirement applied to bona fide agents of state or local governments: if an organization applied on behalf of a government entity in that capacity, it needed to provide a legal, binding agreement from the relevant government documenting that status, submitted as part of the application package through Grants.gov. This is a common federal grants control to ensure the applicant truly has authority to apply and implement on behalf of the government unit.
The key administrative timeline for the announcement shows it was posted on March 23, 2012, with the closing date ultimately set to May 16, 2012 (a change from an original closing date of May 21, 2012). The record indicates it was later archived on June 20, 2012. These dates place the opportunity firmly in the early 2010s period of PEPFAR programming, when strong emphasis was placed on country and regional capacity building, including workforce development in applied epidemiology and laboratory systems to improve disease surveillance and response.
For support accessing the full announcement, CDC listed its Procurement and Grants Office as the contact point, with an email address (pgotim@cdc.gov) and phone number (770-488-2700). Overall, the opportunity can be understood as a CDC-led, PEPFAR-authorized investment aimed at strengthening the Caribbean public health workforce and systems through a structured regional program in epidemiology and laboratory training, implemented through a single cooperative agreement recipient with CDC technical involvement and oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Caribbean Regional Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (RELTP) funding opportunity?
It is a CDC cooperative agreement funding opportunity under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to support a regional program focused on strengthening epidemiology and laboratory training capacity in the Caribbean.
Which federal laws authorize or guide this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is grounded in two statutes: Public Law 108-25 (United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003; 22 U.S.C. 7601 et seq.) and Public Law 110-293 (Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008).
Which agency released the announcement?
The announcement was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a discretionary funding announcement.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which indicates CDC expected substantial involvement beyond providing funds, such as collaboration on technical direction, performance monitoring, and alignment with CDC and PEPFAR priorities.
What program area or activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The announcement was issued under the health activity category and is tied to CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS).
How does CFDA 93.067 relate to this opportunity?
CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS) places the funding within the broader PEPFAR-supported global HIV response, while the RELTP title highlights cross-cutting workforce capacities in epidemiology and laboratory training that can support HIV surveillance, outbreak detection, and evidence-based program decisions.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
The announcement anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), meaning CDC intended to fund one primary implementing partner to lead or coordinate the regional training program.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level was $5,300,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $1,300,000. This suggests multi-year support where annual funding could be up to the ceiling amount depending on performance, available appropriations, and CDC priorities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many applicant types, including nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status in the specified categories), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small/minority-/women-owned businesses, universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. State and local governments and their bona fide agents were eligible. The eligibility language also explicitly included U.S. territories and affiliated jurisdictions.
Which U.S. territories and affiliated jurisdictions were explicitly named as eligible?
The announcement explicitly named: the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Multiple types of tribal governments and tribal health entities were included in the eligible applicant types.
Are non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities eligible?
Yes. The announcement indicated that non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities were eligible, which aligns with the regional Caribbean focus of the program.
What is a "bona fide agent" and are there special requirements for them?
A bona fide agent is an organization applying on behalf of a state or local government entity. If applying in that capacity, the applicant needed to provide a legal, binding agreement from the relevant government documenting the bona fide agent status, submitted as part of the application package through Grants.gov.
Where did applicants submit the legal agreement for bona fide agent status?
The legal, binding agreement documenting bona fide agent status needed to be submitted as part of the application package through Grants.gov.
When was the funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on March 23, 2012.
What was the closing (due) date for applications?
The closing date was ultimately set to May 16, 2012.
Was the closing date changed?
Yes. The record indicates the closing date was changed from an original closing date of May 21, 2012 to May 16, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The record indicates it was archived on June 20, 2012.
What does it mean that this was a discretionary funding announcement?
Based on the announcement description, "discretionary" indicates it was issued as a CDC discretionary funding announcement under the health activity category (as opposed to a formula allocation), using a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does CDC's "substantial involvement" typically include under a cooperative agreement?
For this opportunity, the description indicates CDC expected to be involved through collaboration on technical direction, performance monitoring, and alignment with PEPFAR and CDC program priorities.
What is the main purpose of the RELTP in practical terms?
In practical terms, it sits within the U.S. government framework for strengthening public health systems and workforce capacity related to HIV/AIDS and related infectious disease threats, with a specific focus on building sustainable epidemiology and laboratory training capabilities in the Caribbean.
How does epidemiology and laboratory training connect to PEPFAR priorities?
The description explains these are cross-cutting capacities that support activities like HIV surveillance, outbreak detection, and evidence-based program decisions, reinforcing alignment with PEPFAR-supported Global AIDS efforts.
Who was the listed contact for help accessing the full announcement?
CDC listed its Procurement and Grants Office as the contact point.
What email address was provided for the CDC contact?
The email address provided was pgotim@cdc.gov.
What phone number was provided for the CDC contact?
The phone number provided was (770) 488-2700.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health
Next opportunity: Missouri CIG
Previous opportunity: Costa Rica CARSI ESF
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1206
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (CDC RFA GH12 1206) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Offender Reentry Program Apply for TI 12 003 Funding Number: TI 12 003 Agency: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. Category: Health Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| The HIV/AIDS Partnership Impact through Prevention, Private Sector and Evidence based Programming (PIPPSE) Apply for RFA 386 12 000001 Funding Number: RFA 386 12 000001 Agency: India USAID New Delhi Category: Health Funding Amount: $38,000,000 |
| Fostering Local Capacity By Working With New Development Partners Apply for APS NUMBER 663 12 000001 Funding Number: APS NUMBER 663 12 000001 Agency: Ethiopia USAID Addis Ababa Category: Health Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| Improving Translational and Basic Research to Control Itch in Humans (ITCH) (R01) Apply for PA 12 131 Funding Number: PA 12 131 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Improving Translational and Basic Research to Control Itch in Humans (ITCH) (R21) Apply for PA 12 132 Funding Number: PA 12 132 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Provision of Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services and Developing National Capacity to Manage HIV/AIDS Programs in the Republic of Uganda under the Presidents Plan for AIDS Relief Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1213 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH12 1213 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $3,588,471 |
| State Public Health Approaches to Improving Arthritis Outcomes Apply for CDC RFA DP12 1210 Funding Number: CDC RFA DP12 1210 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Coordinating Center for Research and Training to Promote the Health of People with Developmental and Other Disabilities Apply for RFA DD 12 006 Funding Number: RFA DD 12 006 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,700,000 |
| Primary Care Training and Enhancement Physician Assistant Training in Primary Care Program Apply for HRSA 12 024 Funding Number: HRSA 12 024 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Validating Data found in Linked 2003 Version of Vital Records and Hospital Discharge Data for Quality Improvement in the States Apply for CDC RFA DP12 1201 Funding Number: CDC RFA DP12 1201 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $125,000 |
| HIV Early Intervention Services (EIS) Program Limited Competitive Service Areas (San Francisco, CA and Columbia, SC) Apply for HRSA 12 175 Funding Number: HRSA 12 175 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Underserved Rural Communities (R01) Apply for RFA HL 13 013 Funding Number: RFA HL 13 013 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Apply for CDC RFA DD07 7140501SUPP12 Funding Number: CDC RFA DD07 7140501SUPP12 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (AENT) Program Apply for HRSA 12 062 Funding Number: HRSA 12 062 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Strengthening National Pediatric HIV/AIDS and Scaling up Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in the Republic of Uganda under The Presidents Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1215 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH12 1215 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| NHLBI Systems Biology Collaborations (R01) Apply for PAR 12 138 Funding Number: PAR 12 138 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Engaging Indigenous Organizations to Sustain and Enhance Comprehensive Clinical Services for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS in the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1210 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH12 1210 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $160,000,000 |
| Sample Vital Registration with Verbal Autopsy in the the Republic of Zambia under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1245 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH12 1245 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $3,150,000 |
| NHLBI Career Transition Award (K22) Apply for PAR 12 137 Funding Number: PAR 12 137 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Provider Education and Public Awareness about Primary Immunodeficiency Disease Apply for CDC RFA OE12 1203 Funding Number: CDC RFA OE12 1203 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "CDC RFA GH12 1206", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.