Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OH 14 002
Apply for RFA OH 14 002
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement on Occupational Health with the World Health Organization (WHO) Implementing World Health Assembly Resolution 60.26 Global Plan of Action for Workers Health 2008 2017" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.262 Occupational Safety and Health Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2013 and posted on Aug 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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).
- Only the World Health Organization (WHO) is eligible to apply. Other applicants are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (RFA OH 14 002) is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement designed to strengthen the World Health Organization's ability to carry out the World Health Assembly Resolution 60.26 Global Plan of Action for Workers' Health (2008 to 2017). The core idea is to boost WHO's operational capacity so it can help countries and partners move from broad commitments on worker health to practical, scalable action. Through this award, WHO would expand and coordinate ongoing global efforts so that governments and institutions have more consistent policies, interventions, and usable tools to protect and improve workers' health.
The announcement focuses on three main work areas. First, it supports the development and evaluation of instruments that help health systems perform better in addressing workers' specific health needs. In practice, this means improving how national and local health systems can prevent, detect, and respond to occupational risks, including building approaches that can be integrated into primary care and other routine health services rather than being limited to specialized programs. A key theme is scaling up access to basic occupational health services, especially where coverage is limited and worker protections vary widely.
Second, the cooperative agreement backs the creation and testing of practical tools and guidance for healthy workplaces. The aim is to move beyond general recommendations and produce programs and materials that employers, worker organizations, and health authorities can actually apply on the ground. The grant emphasizes not only developing these workplace health instruments, but also assessing their effectiveness, meaning WHO would be expected to evaluate whether the tools work as intended and can be adapted across different settings, sectors, and country contexts.
Third, the opportunity funds work to establish and evaluate a global observatory for worker health. This is described as a mechanism for sharing information and monitoring workers' health worldwide, essentially improving how data and evidence are gathered, compared, and used for decision-making. The observatory concept is intended to support international learning, track progress, and help identify emerging issues by providing a clearer, more coordinated picture of occupational health trends and needs globally. Like the other components, the announcement explicitly calls for assessing the effectiveness of this observatory approach, not simply building it.
A central operational strategy is active engagement of WHO Collaborating Centers (CCs) and other partners. By leveraging this existing network and building new partnerships, WHO would be positioned to mobilize additional human and financial resources beyond the CDC funding itself. The cooperative agreement structure also signals an expectation of substantial involvement and coordination between the funder and WHO, aligning activities with globally agreed goals and maintaining momentum from progress achieved during the first five years of the Global Plan of Action.
Funding details indicate an estimated total of $750,000 with an award ceiling of $250,000, and the expectation of a single award. Cost sharing or matching is required. The CFDA listing is 93.262 (Occupational Safety and Health Program). Eligibility is narrowly limited: only the World Health Organization may apply, and all other applicants are explicitly ineligible. The opportunity was posted August 21, 2013, with an original and final closing date of October 30, 2013, and it was archived November 29, 2013. For access issues with the full announcement, the contact point listed is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity RFA OH 14 002?
RFA OH 14 002 is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement intended to strengthen the World Health Organization's (WHO's) ability to carry out the World Health Assembly Resolution 60.26 Global Plan of Action for Workers' Health (2008 to 2017). The focus is on boosting WHO's operational capacity so countries and partners can move from broad commitments on workers' health to practical, scalable action.
What is the overall purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to help WHO expand and coordinate global efforts so governments and institutions have more consistent policies, interventions, and usable tools to protect and improve workers' health. The opportunity emphasizes operational, on-the-ground capacity rather than general statements of support.
Which organization is expected to carry out the work?
The announcement is designed specifically for the World Health Organization to implement and coordinate activities, including engagement with WHO Collaborating Centers and other partners.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the World Health Organization only. All other applicants are explicitly ineligible under this announcement.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial involvement and coordination between the funder (CDC) and WHO during implementation. The structure signals active alignment with globally agreed goals and continued momentum from earlier progress under the Global Plan of Action.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 93.262, titled the Occupational Safety and Health Program.
How much funding is available?
The funding details include an estimated total of $750,000, an award ceiling of $250,000, and an expectation of a single award.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity states there is an expectation of a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required according to the funding details provided.
What are the main work areas supported by this announcement?
The announcement focuses on three main work areas: (1) development and evaluation of instruments to improve health system performance on workers' health needs, (2) creation and testing of practical tools and guidance for healthy workplaces, and (3) establishment and evaluation of a global observatory for worker health.
What does the first work area (health system instruments) cover?
The first work area supports developing and evaluating instruments that help health systems address workers' specific health needs. This includes improving how national and local health systems prevent, detect, and respond to occupational risks, with an emphasis on approaches that can be integrated into primary care and other routine health services rather than being limited to specialized programs.
Does the opportunity emphasize expanding occupational health services coverage?
Yes. A key theme is scaling up access to basic occupational health services, especially in places where coverage is limited and worker protections vary widely.
What does the second work area (healthy workplace tools) cover?
The second work area backs the creation and testing of practical tools and guidance for healthy workplaces. The goal is to move beyond general recommendations and produce programs and materials that employers, worker organizations, and health authorities can apply in real settings.
Is evaluation required for the healthy workplace tools and guidance?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes assessing effectiveness, meaning WHO would be expected to evaluate whether the tools work as intended and whether they can be adapted across different settings, sectors, and country contexts.
What does the third work area (global observatory for worker health) involve?
The third area funds the establishment and evaluation of a global observatory for worker health. It is described as a mechanism for sharing information and monitoring workers' health worldwide, improving how data and evidence are gathered, compared, and used for decision-making.
What is the intended value of a global observatory for worker health?
The observatory concept is intended to support international learning, track progress, and help identify emerging issues by providing a clearer, more coordinated picture of occupational health trends and needs globally.
Is the observatory component only about building a platform, or is evaluation expected too?
Evaluation is explicitly expected. The announcement calls for assessing the effectiveness of the observatory approach, not simply building it.
How does the opportunity plan to leverage partnerships and networks?
A central operational strategy is active engagement of WHO Collaborating Centers (CCs) and other partners. By leveraging the existing network and building new partnerships, WHO would be positioned to mobilize additional human and financial resources beyond the CDC funding itself.
What global policy framework does this opportunity support?
The cooperative agreement is designed to strengthen WHO's ability to carry out World Health Assembly Resolution 60.26, the Global Plan of Action for Workers' Health covering 2008 to 2017.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on August 21, 2013. The original and final closing date was October 30, 2013.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on November 29, 2013.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues, the contact listed is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700.
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