Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DP 15 003
Apply for RFA DP 15 003
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Comparison and Validation of Screening Tools For Substance Use Among Pregnant Women" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.068 Chronic Diseases Research, Control, and Prevention.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2015 and posted on Dec 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2015 Key Dates Letter of Intent Due Date 01/23/2015 Application Due Date 02/24/2015, Applications must be submitted to and validated successfully by Grants.gov/eRA Commons no later than 500 PM U.S. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 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 Eligibility Category State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Governments Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government U.S. Territory or Possession Other Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 8 of 30 Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith based or Community based Organizations Regional Organizations Bona Fide Agents 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. 2. Foreign Organizations Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (RFA DP 15 003) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sought proposals for a U.S.-based research study focused on comparing and validating substance use screening tools for pregnant women. The central goal was to determine how well different screening instruments perform in real clinical settings when used by providers who care for pregnant patients, with particular attention to identifying illicit drug use and misuse of prescription drugs during pregnancy. The intent was not only to improve detection, but also to ensure the screening results are clinically useful so they can better inform care decisions and management for pregnant women who are using substances.
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, meaning the project would be carried out by the recipient with substantial involvement from CDC, which often includes collaborative planning, technical input, and ongoing coordination during the study period. The opportunity was categorized under health and tied to CFDA 93.068 (Chronic Diseases Research, Control, and Prevention). CDC anticipated making one award. The estimated total funding available was $1,200,000, with an award ceiling of $600,000 and no required cost sharing or matching.
The timeline was set in early 2015. A letter of intent was due January 23, 2015, and the full application was due February 24, 2015. Applications needed to be submitted and successfully validated through Grants.gov and eRA Commons by 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was originally posted December 23, 2014, and later archived March 26, 2015.
Eligibility was broad across domestic entities and explicitly excluded foreign organizations. Eligible applicants included state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (outside of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses; U.S. territories or possessions; and federal government agencies. CDC also noted that certain types of higher education institutions were encouraged to apply, including Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions. The announcement also allowed bona fide agents to apply on behalf of a state or local government, provided the applicant could supply a legally binding agreement documenting that status.
Overall, the opportunity was designed to strengthen the evidence base around which screening tools most accurately and reliably identify substance use during pregnancy in the United States, and to support tools that can be realistically implemented by prenatal care providers to guide appropriate clinical response. For access issues with the full announcement, the CDC provided a contact point through the Technical Information Management Section in the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (pgotim@cdc.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity RFA DP 15 003 about?
RFA DP 15 003 was a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding opportunity for a U.S.-based research study to compare and validate substance use screening tools for pregnant women. The study focus was on how well different screening instruments perform in real clinical settings when used by providers caring for pregnant patients.
What is the main goal of the proposed research?
The main goal was to determine how accurately and reliably different screening tools identify substance use during pregnancy in real-world clinical practice, with particular attention to detecting illicit drug use and misuse of prescription drugs.
What substances were specifically emphasized in this opportunity?
The announcement placed particular emphasis on identifying illicit drug use and misuse of prescription drugs during pregnancy.
Was the focus only on detecting substance use, or also on clinical usefulness?
It was both. The intent was not only to improve detection, but also to ensure screening results are clinically useful so they can better inform care decisions and management for pregnant women who are using substances.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement. This means the recipient would carry out the project with substantial involvement from CDC, which often includes collaborative planning, technical input, and ongoing coordination during the study period.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
CDC anticipated making one award.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available was $1,200,000, with an award ceiling of $600,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no required cost sharing or matching.
What was the program category and CFDA number?
The opportunity was categorized under health and tied to CFDA 93.068 (Chronic Diseases Research, Control, and Prevention).
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was originally posted on December 23, 2014, and later archived on March 26, 2015.
What were the key application deadlines?
A letter of intent was due January 23, 2015. The full application was due February 24, 2015.
Where did applications need to be submitted?
Applications needed to be submitted through Grants.gov and successfully validated through both Grants.gov and eRA Commons.
What time were applications due on the submission deadline?
Applications had to be submitted and successfully validated by 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on the due date.
Was this opportunity open to foreign organizations?
No. Eligibility was limited to domestic entities and explicitly excluded foreign organizations.
What types of U.S. government entities were eligible to apply?
Eligible government applicants included state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; U.S. territories or possessions; and federal government agencies.
Were tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations were eligible applicants.
Were higher education institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Did CDC encourage applications from specific types of higher education institutions?
Yes. CDC noted that certain types of institutions were encouraged to apply, including Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions.
Could nonprofits apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) were eligible.
Could for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses were listed as eligible applicants.
Were public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities were included in the eligibility list.
Could an organization apply on behalf of a state or local government?
Yes. The announcement allowed bona fide agents to apply on behalf of a state or local government, as long as the applicant could provide a legally binding agreement documenting that status.
What kind of study setting did CDC want for this research?
The research was intended to assess screening tools in real clinical settings, specifically when used by providers who care for pregnant patients.
What was the overall purpose of funding this work?
The overall purpose was to strengthen the evidence base on which screening tools most accurately and reliably identify substance use during pregnancy in the United States, and to support tools that can be realistically implemented by prenatal care providers to guide appropriate clinical response.
Who should be contacted if there are access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues, CDC provided a contact point through the Technical Information Management Section in the CDC Procurement and Grants Office at pgotim@cdc.gov.
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