Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS12 1211
Apply for CDC RFA PS12 1211
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing HIV Mobilization among Organizations Serving Gay, Bisexual and other Men Who Have Sex with Men" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.118 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Activity.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2012 and posted on Apr 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 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 $440,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $220,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) For profit organizations (other than small business) Small, minority, and women owned businesses Universities Colleges Research institutions Hospitals Community based organizations Faith based organizations Federally recognized or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments American Indian/Alaska native tribally designated organizations Alaska Native health corporations Urban Indian health organizations Tribal epidemiology centers State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States) 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. The desired characteristics of applicants are as follows National organizations with demonstrated reach in local communities Have historical credibility and influence in serving gay, bisexual, and other MSM Have a membership that is primarily comprised of gay, bisexual, and other MSM or health professionals with a focus on providing health care services to gay, bisexual and other MSM Possess the demonstrated ability to influence a national dialogue Have demonstrated variety of existing communication platforms (e.g., Websites, magazines, newsletters, radio stations, social media, etc.) Have the demonstrated ability to leverage additional resources Have the demonstrated ability to convene meetings at a national level
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity "Enhancing HIV Mobilization among Organizations Serving Gay, Bisexual and other Men Who Have Sex with Men" (Funding Opportunity Number: CDC RFA PS12-1211) is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement designed to strengthen HIV prevention efforts among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). The basic idea is to fund a small number of organizations that already have established infrastructure, credibility, and influence within MSM communities, and help them expand or sharpen what they are already doing so HIV prevention becomes a clearer, stronger, and more visible priority. The program is framed as supporting progress toward five Healthy People 2020 objectives, signaling that CDC expects funded work to align with national public health targets rather than stand alone as isolated activities.
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically means CDC expects to have substantial involvement during the project period. In practice, that often translates into an award relationship that is more collaborative than a standard grant, where the recipient leads implementation but coordinates closely with CDC on planning, deliverables, and performance expectations. The funding activity category is health, and the CFDA program reference is 93.118 (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS), placing it squarely in CDC's HIV prevention portfolio.
Funding is relatively targeted and limited in scale, with an estimated total funding amount of $440,000 and an expectation of two awards. Individual awards are projected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $220,000 (ceiling), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants that might not have flexible funds to contribute. The announcement was posted on April 26, 2012, created April 27, 2012, and closed on June 15, 2012, with an archive date of July 15, 2012, indicating it was a time-limited funding round rather than an open, rolling program.
Eligibility is broad on paper and includes a wide spectrum of entity types: nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small/minority/women-owned businesses, universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and multiple tribal and urban Indian health entities (including federally or state recognized tribal governments, tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health corporations, urban Indian health organizations, and tribal epidemiology centers). State and local governments and their bona fide agents are also eligible, including U.S. territories and associated jurisdictions listed in the announcement. If applying as a bona fide agent, the applicant must provide legal, binding documentation from the relevant state or local government confirming that status, and submit that documentation with the application through Grants.gov.
Even though many entity types are technically eligible, the CDC describes specific "desired characteristics" that make clear who this funding is really aimed at: national organizations with demonstrated reach into local communities; a history of credibility and influence in serving gay, bisexual, and other MSM; and a membership base that is primarily MSM and/or health professionals who focus on providing services to MSM. CDC also emphasizes national-level influence, meaning applicants should be capable of shaping conversation and awareness beyond a single city or region. Strong, varied communications capacity is a major theme, with examples such as websites, magazines, newsletters, radio, and social media. Applicants are also expected to show they can leverage additional resources and convene national meetings, which implies CDC is looking for organizations that can act as hubs, mobilizers, and amplifiers, not just direct service providers.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a strategic investment in organizations that can mobilize communities and networks at scale, use existing platforms to push consistent HIV prevention messaging, and coordinate or convene stakeholders to elevate prevention priorities among MSM. The goal is not simply to create new programs from scratch, but to accelerate and strengthen prevention impact by building on organizations that already have trusted relationships, communication channels, and the ability to influence norms, dialogue, and engagement around HIV prevention.
For access issues or administrative questions about the announcement, the listed contact is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) at 770-488-2700 or by email at pgotim@cdc.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Enhancing HIV Mobilization among Organizations Serving Gay, Bisexual and other Men Who Have Sex with Men."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA PS12-1211.
3) Which federal agency is offering this award?
This opportunity is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
4) What type of funding mechanism is it?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
5) What does "cooperative agreement" imply for the working relationship with CDC?
A cooperative agreement typically means CDC expects substantial involvement during the project period. In practical terms, recipients generally lead implementation while coordinating closely with CDC on planning, deliverables, and performance expectations.
6) What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen HIV prevention efforts among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) by funding a small number of organizations that already have established infrastructure, credibility, and influence in MSM communities and helping them expand or sharpen their existing work so HIV prevention becomes a clearer, stronger, and more visible priority.
7) Who is the primary population focus of the funded work?
The primary focus is gay, bisexual, and other MSM (men who have sex with men).
8) Is the program aligned with any national public health objectives?
Yes. The program is framed as supporting progress toward five Healthy People 2020 objectives, indicating CDC expects funded activities to align with national public health targets.
9) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is health.
10) What is the CFDA program reference for this opportunity?
The CFDA program reference is 93.118 (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS).
11) How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount is $440,000.
12) How many awards does CDC expect to make?
CDC expects to make two awards.
13) What is the expected award range per recipient?
Individual awards are projected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $220,000 (ceiling).
14) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
15) When was the announcement posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on April 26, 2012, created on April 27, 2012, and closed on June 15, 2012.
16) What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date is July 15, 2012, which indicates this was a time-limited funding round rather than an open, rolling program.
17) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a wide range of entity types, including:
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small/minority/women-owned businesses
- Universities and colleges
- Research institutions
- Hospitals
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- Tribal and urban Indian health entities, including federally or state recognized tribal governments, tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health corporations, urban Indian health organizations, tribal epidemiology centers
- State and local governments and their bona fide agents
- U.S. territories and associated jurisdictions listed in the announcement
18) What is a "bona fide agent" and what documentation is required?
If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, the applicant must provide legal, binding documentation from the relevant government confirming that status. That documentation must be submitted with the application through Grants.gov.
19) Even if many entity types are eligible, who is CDC really trying to fund?
CDC identifies "desired characteristics" that suggest the opportunity is aimed primarily at national organizations that have demonstrated reach into local communities, a history of credibility and influence in serving gay, bisexual, and other MSM, and a membership base primarily composed of MSM and/or health professionals who focus on providing services to MSM.
20) Is national reach or influence important for applicants?
Yes. CDC emphasizes national-level influence, meaning applicants should be capable of shaping conversation and awareness beyond a single city or region.
21) What kinds of organizational capabilities does CDC highlight as important?
CDC highlights strong, varied communications capacity, including channels such as websites, magazines, newsletters, radio, and social media. CDC also notes applicants are expected to be able to leverage additional resources and convene national meetings.
22) Are applicants expected to create entirely new HIV prevention programs?
The opportunity is best understood as building on what organizations already do well. The goal is to accelerate and strengthen prevention impact by expanding or sharpening existing work and making HIV prevention a clearer, stronger, and more visible priority, rather than creating new programs from scratch.
23) What kind of role is CDC looking for recipients to play in the broader HIV prevention landscape?
CDC appears to be investing in organizations that can act as hubs, mobilizers, and amplifiers at scale by using trusted relationships and existing platforms to push consistent HIV prevention messaging and by convening stakeholders to elevate prevention priorities among MSM.
24) Who do I contact for access issues or administrative questions?
For access issues or administrative questions, contact the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) at 770-488-2700 or email pgotim@cdc.gov.
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