Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1257
Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1257
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Comprehensive Facility Based Technical Assistance in the Context of Health Systems Strengthening in South Africa 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 1, 2012 and posted on Apr 1, 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 $125,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below Locally registered South African NGOs, Universities, Non for Profit organizations and For Profit organizations (Other than small Businesses). 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. PEPFAR Local Partner definition A local partner may be an individual or sole proprietorship, an entity, or a joint venture or other arrangement. However, to be considered a local partner in a given country served by PEPFAR, the partner must meet the criteria under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) below within that country
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Comprehensive Facility Based Technical Assistance in the Context of Health Systems Strengthening in South Africa under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS/CDC) under CDC funding opportunity number CDC RFA GH12-1257. It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the health funding activity category and aligned with CFDA number 93.067 (Global AIDS). The core purpose was to support South Africa's HIV response through comprehensive, facility-based technical assistance that also contributes to broader health systems strengthening. The opportunity reflects PEPFAR's operating model: under the leadership of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, CDC works alongside host-country governments and other partners to assess country needs and tailor assistance to fit within the host nation's strategic plan and partnership framework, rather than running a standalone, parallel program.
The program anticipated making up to three awards, indicating an intent to fund a small number of implementers with substantial scope and responsibility. The estimated total funding amount was $125,000,000, with individual awards expected to fall between a floor of $3,000,000 and a ceiling of $25,000,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a defined portion of project costs with non-federal resources. Because the mechanism was a cooperative agreement, recipients would generally be expected to work in close collaboration with CDC, with substantial federal involvement in areas such as planning, performance monitoring, and alignment with PEPFAR and national priorities (as opposed to a more hands-off grant relationship).
The focus on "comprehensive facility-based technical assistance" suggests support delivered directly to health facilities and the systems that surround them, with an emphasis on improving the quality, performance, and sustainability of HIV-related services and their integration within the broader health system. In practical terms, this type of funding typically supports strengthening the capacity of facility staff and managers, improving service delivery processes, enhancing clinical mentoring and supervision structures, supporting quality improvement approaches, strengthening data collection and use for decision-making, and reinforcing program management functions that help facilities meet national standards. The framing "in the context of health systems strengthening" also signals that the intended impact goes beyond immediate HIV service outputs, aiming to improve underlying systems such as workforce capability, information systems, and management practices that make services more reliable over time.
Eligibility was geared toward locally registered South African entities, reflecting PEPFAR's emphasis on building and resourcing local partners. Eligible applicants included locally registered South African NGOs, universities, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). The announcement also noted the concept of a bona fide agent, meaning an organization formally recognized by a state as eligible to submit an application on the state's behalf; applicants using this route would need to provide a legal, binding agreement documenting that status, submitted as part of the application package. The text referenced the PEPFAR "local partner" definition, indicating that applicants would likely be assessed against PEPFAR criteria for local partnership status within the country, which can affect how PEPFAR categorizes and prioritizes funding relationships.
Key administrative details include the posted and creation date of April 1, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 16, 2012, and an archive date of June 15, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer active. Questions and technical access issues were directed to the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) via phone at 770-488-2700 or email at pgotim@cdc.gov. Overall, the opportunity represented a large-scale investment intended to strengthen the capacity of South African health facilities and systems to deliver and sustain effective HIV/AIDS services within the national strategic framework supported by PEPFAR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Comprehensive Facility Based Technical Assistance in the Context of Health Systems Strengthening in South Africa under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Which U.S. government agency issued this opportunity?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What is the CDC funding opportunity number?
The CDC funding opportunity number is CDC RFA GH12-1257.
What type of funding mechanism was used?
This was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally involves substantial federal involvement. In this opportunity, recipients would be expected to work closely with CDC, including collaboration on planning, performance monitoring, and ensuring alignment with PEPFAR and national priorities (as opposed to a more hands-off grant).
What funding activity category did this fall under?
The opportunity was in the health funding activity category.
Which CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity aligned with CFDA number 93.067 (Global AIDS).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was to support South Africa's HIV response by providing comprehensive, facility-based technical assistance that also contributes to broader health systems strengthening.
How does this opportunity fit within PEPFAR's operating model?
The opportunity reflects PEPFAR's operating model in which, under the leadership of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, CDC works alongside the host-country government and other partners to assess needs and tailor assistance to fit within the host nation's strategic plan and partnership framework, rather than operating a standalone, parallel program.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making up to three awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for all awards?
The estimated total funding amount was $125,000,000.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $3,000,000 to a ceiling of $25,000,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a defined portion of project costs using non-federal resources.
What does "comprehensive facility-based technical assistance" imply?
It implies support delivered directly to health facilities and the systems around them, with an emphasis on improving the quality, performance, and sustainability of HIV-related services and how those services are integrated within the broader health system.
What kinds of activities were typically supported under this type of funding (as described in the notice)?
Based on the description provided, this type of funding typically supports strengthening facility staff and manager capacity, improving service delivery processes, enhancing clinical mentoring and supervision structures, supporting quality improvement approaches, strengthening data collection and data use for decision-making, and reinforcing program management functions to help facilities meet national standards.
What does "in the context of health systems strengthening" signal about expected outcomes?
It signals that the intended impact goes beyond immediate HIV service outputs and aims to improve underlying systems (such as workforce capability, information systems, and management practices) so services are more reliable and sustainable over time.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was geared toward locally registered South African entities. Eligible applicants included locally registered South African NGOs, universities, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Are small businesses eligible if they are for-profit?
No. The eligibility description included for-profit organizations other than small businesses, indicating small businesses were excluded from the for-profit eligibility category listed.
What does the opportunity mean by a "bona fide agent"?
A bona fide agent is an organization formally recognized by a state as eligible to submit an application on the state's behalf.
If applying as a bona fide agent, what documentation was required?
The announcement specified that applicants using the bona fide agent route would need to provide a legal, binding agreement documenting that status, submitted as part of the application package.
How did the opportunity treat the concept of a "PEPFAR local partner"?
The text referenced the PEPFAR "local partner" definition and indicated applicants would likely be assessed against PEPFAR criteria for local partnership status within the country, which can affect how PEPFAR categorizes and prioritizes funding relationships.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted (and creation) date was April 1, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was May 16, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is no longer active. It had an archive date of June 15, 2012.
Who could be contacted for questions or technical access issues?
Questions and technical access issues were directed to the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO).
What phone number and email were provided for the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO)?
Phone: 770-488-2700. Email: pgotim@cdc.gov.
What was the overall strategic intent of the investment?
Overall, it represented a large-scale investment intended to strengthen the capacity of South African health facilities and systems to deliver and sustain effective HIV/AIDS services within the national strategic framework supported by PEPFAR.
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