Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA FD 12 023
Apply for RFA FD 12 023
- The Food Drug Administration in the community development consumer protection education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CDER Strategic Communication Outreach" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.103 Food and Drug AdministrationResearch.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 15, 2012 and posted on May 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 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 $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
- CDER recognizes and endorses the need for full and open competition, and by preference utilizes open competition in the vast majority of its initiatives. For the CDER Strategic Communication Outreach funding opportunity announcement, CDER seeks creative communications approaches to many of the significant public health problems it has identified. Historically non profits have developed the membership and broad audience outreach, including the elderly, children, healthcare professionals and young adults, that CDER is seeking. Such public/private partnerships make tremendous strides in changing or re enforcing public beliefs about the risks and benefits, safe use, and sound practices of medical products, especially human drugs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The CDER Strategic Communication Outreach grant (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-FD-12-023) is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and its Office of Communications (OCOMM). The main goal is to strengthen how CDER communicates with the public about human medicines, especially around topics that can be difficult to explain clearly, such as drug benefits and risks, safety concerns, effectiveness, and proper use. CDER is looking to partner with a nonprofit public health education and outreach organization that can help translate CDER priorities into communication efforts that reach people where they are and in ways they actually understand and use.
At the center of this opportunity is the idea that public communication about medicines is not one-size-fits-all. CDER notes that different groups need different kinds of messaging, including older adults, children and families, healthcare professionals, and young adults. The projects supported under this grant are expected to use creative and modern communication strategies, potentially combining multi-channel educational campaigns, social media, web-based content, and collaboration with stakeholder networks. The intent is not just to push information out, but to foster a better public understanding of what CDER does, why it matters, and what practical steps people can take to use medicines more safely and appropriately.
This award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the FDA expects to be substantially involved during the project rather than acting only as a funder. The activity areas listed for the opportunity include community development, consumer protection, education, and health, reflecting the emphasis on public-facing work that improves health decision-making and medication practices. CDER also highlights why nonprofits are especially relevant partners here: many established outreach organizations already have trusted relationships, membership bases, and communication channels that reach the target audiences CDER wants to engage, and these public-private partnerships can help shift or reinforce public understanding about the safe and effective use of human drugs.
Funding for the opportunity is limited and focused. FDA anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $400,000. The award ceiling is $400,000 and the floor is $200,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. CDER emphasizes full and open competition, signaling that proposals would be judged on merit and fit, with preference for innovative communication approaches tied to CDER-identified public health issues.
Key dates show that this was a time-limited announcement: it was posted May 4, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 16, 2012, and it was archived July 16, 2012. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing is 93.103 (Food and Drug Administration). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed grants management contact was Gladys Melendez Bohler (phone 301-827-7168), and the full details were referenced as being available via the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts.
FAQs: CDER Strategic Communication Outreach Grant (RFA-FD-12-023)
What is the CDER Strategic Communication Outreach grant (RFA-FD-12-023)?
It is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and its Office of Communications (OCOMM), focused on improving how CDER communicates with the public about human medicines.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The goal is to strengthen public communication about human medicines, particularly for topics that can be hard to explain clearly, such as drug benefits and risks, safety concerns, effectiveness, and proper use.
Who is offering and managing this opportunity?
The grant is offered by the FDA, through CDER, and specifically involves CDER's Office of Communications (OCOMM).
What type of partner is CDER looking for?
CDER is looking to partner with a nonprofit public health education and outreach organization that can translate CDER priorities into communication efforts that reach people where they are and in ways they understand and use.
What kinds of audiences does CDER want to reach?
CDER emphasizes that communication is not one-size-fits-all and specifically references different groups, including older adults, children and families, healthcare professionals, and young adults.
What communication topics are expected to be addressed?
The opportunity highlights topics related to human medicines, including benefits and risks, safety concerns, effectiveness, and proper use, with an emphasis on improving public understanding and practical decision-making.
What kinds of strategies or activities are expected under this grant?
Projects are expected to use creative and modern communication strategies. Examples mentioned include multi-channel educational campaigns, social media, web-based content, and collaboration with stakeholder networks.
Is the goal just to distribute information to the public?
No. The intent is not only to push information out, but also to foster better public understanding of what CDER does, why it matters, and what practical steps people can take to use medicines more safely and appropriately.
What is the award mechanism (grant type)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the FDA typically expects to be substantially involved during the project rather than acting only as a funder.
What activity areas does this funding opportunity cover?
The listed activity areas include community development, consumer protection, education, and health, reflecting the public-facing focus of the work.
Why does CDER emphasize nonprofits as partners for this work?
CDER notes that many established outreach organizations already have trusted relationships, membership bases, and communication channels that reach target audiences. These public-private partnerships can help shift or reinforce public understanding about the safe and effective use of human drugs.
How much funding is available?
FDA anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $400,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $200,000 and the award ceiling is $400,000.
How many awards did FDA anticipate making?
FDA anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description specifies nonprofit organizations that are not institutions of higher education.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a competitive funding opportunity, and CDER emphasizes full and open competition.
How will proposals be evaluated, based on the description provided?
The description indicates proposals would be judged on merit and fit, with preference for innovative communication approaches tied to CDER-identified public health issues.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-FD-12-023.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 93.103 (Food and Drug Administration).
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 4, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is June 16, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on July 16, 2012, and the listed closing date was June 16, 2012.
Where were full details about the announcement referenced as being available?
The full details were referenced as being available via the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts.
Who was the listed grants management contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed grants management contact was Gladys Melendez Bohler.
What contact phone number was provided for the grants management contact?
The phone number provided was 301-827-7168.
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