Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA GH 15 001

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conducting Public Health Research in Kenya" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.326 Protecting and Improving Health Globally Stengthening Public Health through Surveillance, Epidemiologic Research, Disea.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jan 5, 2015 and posted on Jan 5, 2015.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 5, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
  • Eligibility Category Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Other Foreign OrganizationsForeign Organizations a Foreign Organization is a public or private organization, whether non profit or for profit, located in a country other than the United States (U.S.) and its territories that is subject to the laws of the country in which it is located, irrespective of the citizenship of project staff or place of performance. Delete when Foreign Organizations are not allowed to apply 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 eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled "Conducting Public Health Research in Kenya" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA GH 15 001) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discretionary funding announcement designed to support major public health research and program implementation work in Kenya. The stated purpose is to fund field-based and laboratory-based research, along with practical public health program activities, focused on high-impact human infectious diseases and other pressing public health problems. The priority disease areas highlighted include malaria, HIV/AIDS, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, tuberculosis, and influenza, with an explicit interest in pathogens and conditions that have pandemic potential. In addition to disease-specific work, the announcement points to broader objectives tied to global health security, suggesting a strong emphasis on surveillance, epidemiologic research, and the kind of applied science that strengthens a country’s capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to health threats.

This opportunity uses the U01 cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically means the CDC expects to be substantially involved in the funded project beyond standard grant oversight. In practice, this usually indicates a collaborative relationship where the awardee carries out the on-the-ground research and program activities while working closely with the CDC on technical direction, coordination, and performance expectations. The activity category is health, and the associated CFDA number is 93.326, described as protecting and improving health globally through stronger public health systems, including surveillance and epidemiologic research.

Funding levels are large and structured for a significant, multi-component effort. The estimated total funding is listed at $75,000,000, with an expected number of awards of 1. Individual award amounts are indicated with a floor of $4,000,000 and a ceiling of $15,000,000, reflecting a project scope that could cover extensive research operations, laboratory capacity, data systems, field surveillance, and program implementation across multiple disease priorities. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.

Eligibility is broad but includes specific categories called out in the notice. Foreign organizations are eligible to apply, including both non-profit and for-profit entities located outside the United States and its territories, as long as they operate under the laws of their home country. The announcement also references bona fide agents, meaning an organization may apply on behalf of a state or local government if it has formal, legally binding documentation proving that status, which would need to be attached in the application package. The listing also mentions public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, though the main thrust of the work described is clearly centered on infectious disease research and public health programming in Kenya.

Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted on January 5, 2015, with the application closing date set for February 5, 2015, and an archive date of March 7, 2015, indicating it is no longer an open competition. For administrative or technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (CDC/PGO) at 770-488-2700 or by email at pgotim@cdc.gov.

FAQs: Conducting Public Health Research in Kenya (RFA GH 15 001)

What is the title of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Conducting Public Health Research in Kenya."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA GH 15 001.

Which agency is offering this funding?

This is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discretionary funding announcement.

What is the main purpose of the opportunity?

The stated purpose is to support major public health research and program implementation work in Kenya, including field-based and laboratory-based research and practical public health program activities focused on high-impact human infectious diseases and other pressing public health problems.

Where is the work expected to take place?

The announcement is designed to support work in Kenya, including on-the-ground field activities and laboratory-based research.

What types of activities does the funding support?

The funding supports a mix of field-based research, laboratory-based research, and applied public health program activities. The description also points to surveillance, epidemiologic research, and applied science that strengthens a country’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to health threats.

What disease areas are prioritized?

The priority disease areas highlighted include malaria, HIV/AIDS, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, tuberculosis, and influenza.

Does the opportunity include a focus on pandemic threats?

Yes. The announcement explicitly notes interest in pathogens and conditions that have pandemic potential.

How does the opportunity relate to global health security?

Beyond disease-specific work, the announcement points to broader objectives tied to global health security, with emphasis on surveillance, epidemiologic research, and strengthening capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to health threats.

What funding mechanism is used?

The opportunity uses a U01 cooperative agreement mechanism.

What does a U01 cooperative agreement imply about CDC involvement?

Based on the description provided, a U01 typically means CDC expects to be substantially involved beyond standard grant oversight, implying a collaborative relationship where the awardee conducts the work while coordinating closely with CDC on technical direction, coordination, and performance expectations.

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category is health.

What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?

The associated CFDA number is 93.326.

How is the CFDA 93.326 program described in the listing?

It is described as protecting and improving health globally through stronger public health systems, including surveillance and epidemiologic research.

How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?

The estimated total funding is $75,000,000.

How many awards were expected?

The expected number of awards is 1.

What is the minimum and maximum award size?

Individual award amounts are indicated with a floor of $4,000,000 and a ceiling of $15,000,000.

What does the stated award size suggest about the project scope?

The floor and ceiling suggest a large, significant effort that could cover extensive research operations, laboratory capacity, data systems, field surveillance, and program implementation across multiple disease priorities.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is described as broad. The notice specifically calls out that foreign organizations are eligible, including both non-profit and for-profit entities located outside the United States and its territories, as long as they operate under the laws of their home country.

Are for-profit organizations eligible?

Yes. The listing states that foreign organizations may include for-profit entities, provided they are located outside the United States and its territories and operate under their home country’s laws.

Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible?

Yes. The announcement states that foreign organizations (outside the United States and its territories) are eligible if they operate under the laws of their home country.

What is a "bona fide agent" in the context of this announcement?

The announcement references bona fide agents as organizations that may apply on behalf of a state or local government if they have formal, legally binding documentation proving that status.

If applying as a bona fide agent, is documentation required?

Yes. The description states that legally binding documentation proving bona fide agent status would need to be attached in the application package.

Are public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities mentioned as eligible?

Yes. The listing mentions public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities among the referenced eligibility categories.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2015.

What was the application closing date?

The application closing date was February 5, 2015.

What is the archive date, and what does it indicate?

The archive date is March 7, 2015, and it indicates the opportunity is no longer an open competition.

Who can be contacted for administrative or technical issues accessing the full announcement?

The contact provided is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (CDC/PGO).

What phone number is listed for the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (CDC/PGO)?

The phone number listed is 770-488-2700.

What email address is listed for help with the announcement?

The email address listed is pgotim@cdc.gov.

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