Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH12 124805CONT17
Apply for CDC RFA GH12 124805CONT17
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "District Health System Strengthening and Quality Improvement for Service Delivery in Malawi under the President’s 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "District Health System Strengthening and Quality Improvement for Service Delivery in Malawi under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)" is a U.S. government grant action administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically under CDC's Center for Global Health (CGH). It is tied to PEPFAR, the U.S. government initiative focused on addressing HIV/AIDS and strengthening related health systems in partner countries. The listing identifies the opportunity as a health-focused award under CFDA number 93.067, which corresponds to CDC global HIV/AIDS-related assistance.
This announcement is categorized as a continuation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: CDC RFA GH12-124805CONT17). In practical terms, continuation opportunities are typically designed to extend, supplement, or continue an existing program of work rather than launch a brand-new competition. The implication is that CDC is supporting ongoing district-level health system strengthening and quality improvement activities in Malawi, usually building on structures, partnerships, and implementation arrangements already in place from prior funding periods.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement is different from a standard grant in that CDC expects to have substantial involvement during implementation. That involvement can include collaborative planning, technical guidance, participation in monitoring and evaluation, and alignment with PEPFAR technical standards and reporting requirements. In global HIV programs, this often means the recipient works closely with CDC and other PEPFAR agencies to ensure that the program supports national strategies, meets quality standards, and produces measurable improvements in service delivery and health outcomes.
The core purpose indicated by the title is to strengthen district health systems in Malawi and improve the quality of service delivery. While the short source text does not list specific activities, district health system strengthening and quality improvement in a PEPFAR context commonly covers efforts such as improving the performance of district-level health management teams, strengthening planning and supervision systems, improving patient flow and service organization in facilities, strengthening supply chain and laboratory referral linkages, improving data quality and use for decision-making, and implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI/QI) methods to improve HIV-related services. Because the opportunity is framed around service delivery, the work would typically aim to make clinical and community services more consistent, accessible, and effective, often with a strong emphasis on HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and retention in care, alongside integration with other key services.
The opportunity was created on September 29, 2016, with an original closing date of November 30, 2016. CDC anticipated making one award ("ExpectedAwards: 1"), which suggests a single primary implementing partner would be selected or continued to carry out the work, potentially coordinating with subrecipients and local stakeholders. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which usually indicates that the public synopsis does not specify a maximum funding amount in that field, rather than meaning no funds are available. Actual funding levels in continuation cooperative agreements are commonly determined by appropriations, PEPFAR budget decisions, satisfactory progress, and CDC approval of annual workplans.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced as being in a separate text field (not included in the provided source). In many CDC continuation or targeted opportunities, eligibility can be limited to current recipients, specific types of organizations, or entities with required partnerships and demonstrated capacity in Malawi. The important takeaway from the listing is that applicants needed to consult the full eligibility language in the complete notice to confirm whether the competition was open or restricted.
Overall, this opportunity represents CDC's continued investment, under PEPFAR, in strengthening Malawi's district-level health system functions and improving the quality of services delivered, using a cooperative agreement model that emphasizes ongoing collaboration with CDC and alignment with PEPFAR program goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "District Health System Strengthening and Quality Improvement for Service Delivery in Malawi under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Which U.S. agency is administering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. government grant action administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically under CDC's Center for Global Health (CGH).
How is this opportunity connected to PEPFAR?
The opportunity is tied to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the U.S. government initiative focused on addressing HIV/AIDS and strengthening related health systems in partner countries. The work described by the opportunity title focuses on strengthening district health systems and improving service delivery in Malawi in a PEPFAR context.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA GH12-124805CONT17.
What does it mean that this is a continuation opportunity?
This announcement is categorized as a continuation opportunity. Based on the listing description, continuation opportunities are typically intended to extend, supplement, or continue an existing program of work rather than launch a brand-new competition. In practice, this suggests CDC is supporting ongoing district-level health system strengthening and quality improvement activities in Malawi that build on prior funding periods.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant?
According to the opportunity description, a cooperative agreement differs from a standard grant because CDC expects to have substantial involvement during implementation. That involvement can include collaborative planning, technical guidance, participation in monitoring and evaluation, and alignment with PEPFAR technical standards and reporting requirements.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose indicated by the title is to strengthen district health systems in Malawi and improve the quality of service delivery, within the context of PEPFAR-supported HIV/AIDS programming and related health system functions.
What kinds of activities are likely to be supported under "district health system strengthening and quality improvement"?
The provided source text does not list specific activities. However, it notes that in a PEPFAR context, district health system strengthening and quality improvement commonly covers efforts such as improving the performance of district-level health management teams; strengthening planning and supervision systems; improving patient flow and service organization in facilities; strengthening supply chain and laboratory referral linkages; improving data quality and use for decision-making; and implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI/QI) methods to improve HIV-related services.
Is the work focused only on HIV services?
The listing is framed around PEPFAR and global HIV/AIDS assistance, and the description emphasizes HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and retention in care. It also notes that activities may involve integration with other key services, but the specific scope of integration is not detailed in the provided information.
Which country and level of the health system does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on Malawi, with an emphasis on district-level health system functions and service delivery improvement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 93.067, which corresponds to CDC global HIV/AIDS-related assistance.
When was the opportunity created and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was created on September 29, 2016, and the original closing date was November 30, 2016.
How many awards did CDC expect to make?
CDC anticipated making one award (ExpectedAwards: 1), suggesting a single primary implementing partner would be selected or continued to carry out the work.
Does "ExpectedAwards: 1" mean only one organization can participate?
The listing indicates one expected award, which typically means one primary recipient. The description also notes that this primary implementing partner could potentially coordinate with subrecipients and local stakeholders, although subrecipient arrangements are not specified in the provided text.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount)?
The award ceiling is listed as 0. The provided information explains that this usually indicates the public synopsis does not specify a maximum funding amount in that field, rather than meaning that no funds are available.
How would actual funding levels typically be determined for a continuation cooperative agreement?
Based on the provided description, actual funding levels in continuation cooperative agreements are commonly determined by appropriations, PEPFAR budget decisions, satisfactory progress, and CDC approval of annual workplans.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others." The listing notes that additional eligibility details were referenced as being in a separate text field that is not included in the provided source.
Is eligibility open or restricted?
The provided information does not include the full eligibility language. It notes that in many CDC continuation or targeted opportunities, eligibility can be limited to current recipients, specific types of organizations, or entities with required partnerships and demonstrated capacity in Malawi. Applicants would have needed to consult the complete notice to confirm whether eligibility was open or restricted.
What level of involvement does CDC have during implementation?
The opportunity description states that CDC expects substantial involvement under the cooperative agreement model. This can include collaborative planning, technical guidance, participation in monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring alignment with PEPFAR technical standards and reporting requirements.
What is the overall goal of CDC's continued investment described here?
Overall, the opportunity represents CDC's continued investment under PEPFAR in strengthening Malawi's district-level health system functions and improving the quality of services delivered, using a cooperative agreement model that emphasizes collaboration with CDC and alignment with PEPFAR program goals.
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