Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DP 15 005
Apply for RFA DP 15 005
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Evaluation of a Stepped Care Approach for Perinatal Depression Treatment in Obstetrics and GynecologyClinics" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.068 Chronic Diseases Research, Control, and Prevention.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2015 and posted on Dec 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2015 Key Dates Letter of Intent Due Date 01/26/2015 Application Due Date 02/25/2015 On time submission requires that electronic applications be error free and made available to CDC for processing from eRA Commons on or before the deadline date. Applications must be submitted to and validated successfully by Grants.gov/eRA Commons no later than 500 PM U.S. Eastern Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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).
- Eligibility Information Eligible Applicants Eligibility Category State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education 8 of 31 Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Governments Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government U.S. Territory or Possession Other Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith based or Community based Organizations Regional Organizations 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 not eligible to apply. Foreign components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Evaluation of a Stepped Care Approach for Perinatal Depression Treatment in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics" is a CDC-funded cooperative agreement focused on improving how depression is identified and treated during pregnancy and the postpartum period within obstetric and gynecology clinical settings. The core idea behind the project is to rigorously test a stepped care model, meaning a structured system where patients begin with lower-intensity, more broadly accessible interventions and then "step up" to more intensive treatments when symptoms do not improve or when clinical need is higher. Through this funding, CDC is looking for a single awardee to generate practical, evidence-based findings that can strengthen real-world depression care in OB/GYN clinics and potentially shape national recommendations for perinatal depression care.
The purpose of the funding opportunity is threefold. First, it aims to determine whether a stepped care approach is actually effective at reducing depression symptoms among pregnant and postpartum women and whether it increases treatment initiation and engagement compared with typical care. Second, it seeks to evaluate feasibility, meaning whether this kind of structured approach can realistically be implemented in obstetric clinics, taking into account workflow, staffing, patient follow-up, screening and referral processes, and the day-to-day realities of clinical practice. Third, the FOA expects the funded project to translate results into actionable recommendations, including best-practice implementation strategies that OB/GYN clinics can use to incorporate stepped care for depression in a sustainable way. A major emphasis is that the findings should be usable beyond a single site, informing broader clinical guidance and supporting consistent, scalable approaches to perinatal depression treatment.
This opportunity was issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under Funding Opportunity Number RFA DP 15 005 and falls under the health category, with CFDA 93.068 (Chronic Diseases Research, Control, and Prevention). The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the CDC intends to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as collaboration on evaluation approaches, performance expectations, or dissemination planning. The total estimated funding for the FOA was $2,500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000, and the CDC expected to make one award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial barrier for applicants and allows the project budget to be built around program needs rather than required non-federal contributions.
The timeline reflects a relatively short application window typical of many federal opportunities. The FOA was posted on December 23, 2014, with a letter of intent due on January 26, 2015 and the full application due February 25, 2015 by 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The submission process required electronic submission through Grants.gov with successful validation in Grants.gov and eRA Commons by the deadline, emphasizing that applications needed to be error-free and fully processed, not merely uploaded, by the cutoff time. The opportunity was archived on March 27, 2015, indicating it is no longer open, but its structure and objectives remain useful as a reference for similar maternal mental health funding initiatives.
Eligibility was broad across U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities, covering state, county, and local governments, special districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), independent school districts, tribal governments and certain tribal organizations, public housing authorities, U.S. territories or possessions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and eligible federal agencies. The CDC also explicitly encouraged applications from specific types of higher education institutions that often serve underserved populations, including Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. Foreign organizations were not eligible, and foreign components of U.S. organizations were also not eligible, keeping the work and infrastructure firmly domestic.
Overall, this FOA is aimed at producing evidence and implementation guidance for integrating depression care into routine obstetric practice using a stepped care framework. It is not just asking whether depression screening or referral is helpful, but whether a structured care pathway can improve symptom outcomes and treatment uptake, and whether clinics can realistically adopt it at scale. The intended end product is both scientific and practical: measurable outcomes on effectiveness and treatment rates, a clear understanding of implementation feasibility in OB/GYN settings, and concrete recommendations that can feed into larger clinical standards and national guidance for caring for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing depression.
For applicant support or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed in the notice was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office, Technical Information Management Section, located in Atlanta, Georgia, with phone contact at 770-488-2700 and emails zgx7@cdc.gov and pgotim@cdc.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Evaluation of a Stepped Care Approach for Perinatal Depression Treatment in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics."
Which federal agency offered this funding?
The funding was offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What type of award mechanism is this?
This funding opportunity used a cooperative agreement mechanism. This typically indicates substantial CDC involvement beyond providing funds, such as collaboration on evaluation approaches, performance expectations, and/or dissemination planning.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA DP 15 005.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 93.068 (Chronic Diseases Research, Control, and Prevention).
What is the main focus of the project?
The project focuses on improving how depression is identified and treated during pregnancy and the postpartum period within obstetric and gynecology (OB/GYN) clinical settings by rigorously testing a stepped care model.
What is meant by a "stepped care" approach in this FOA?
In this opportunity, stepped care refers to a structured care system where patients begin with lower-intensity, broadly accessible interventions and then "step up" to more intensive treatments when symptoms do not improve or when clinical need is higher.
What are the main goals of the funding opportunity?
The purpose is threefold: (1) determine whether stepped care reduces depression symptoms and increases treatment initiation and engagement compared with typical care; (2) evaluate feasibility of implementing stepped care in OB/GYN clinics (workflow, staffing, follow-up, screening, referral, and real-world operations); and (3) translate results into actionable recommendations and best-practice implementation strategies that clinics can sustain and scale.
How many awards did CDC expect to make?
CDC expected to make a single award under this FOA.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the FOA?
The total estimated funding for the FOA was $2,500,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on December 23, 2014.
Was a letter of intent required, and when was it due?
A letter of intent was due on January 26, 2015.
When was the full application due?
The full application was due on February 25, 2015 by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What did the FOA emphasize about submission validation?
The FOA emphasized that submissions needed to be successfully validated in both Grants.gov and eRA Commons by the deadline. In other words, applications needed to be fully processed and error-free by the cutoff time, not merely uploaded.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 27, 2015, indicating it is no longer open for applications.
What is the primary setting for the work proposed in this FOA?
The work is centered in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) clinical settings, with an emphasis on real-world clinic workflows and implementation conditions.
Who is the target population for the intervention being evaluated?
The target population is pregnant and postpartum women experiencing depression symptoms, with the project aimed at perinatal depression care (pregnancy through the postpartum period).
What kinds of outcomes was the project expected to evaluate?
Based on the FOA description, outcomes included whether depression symptoms are reduced, and whether treatment initiation and engagement increase compared with typical care, along with feasibility measures tied to implementing a structured approach in routine OB/GYN practice.
What does the FOA mean by evaluating "feasibility"?
Feasibility in this FOA refers to whether stepped care can realistically be implemented in OB/GYN clinics given practical constraints and requirements such as workflow, staffing, patient follow-up, and screening and referral processes.
What deliverables or end products was CDC looking for?
The FOA emphasized producing practical, evidence-based findings and translating them into actionable recommendations, including best-practice implementation strategies that can be used by OB/GYN clinics and inform broader clinical guidance and national recommendations.
Was the FOA intended to generate findings useful beyond a single site?
Yes. A major emphasis was that results should be usable beyond a single site and support consistent, scalable approaches to perinatal depression treatment.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities such as state, county, and local governments; special districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including small businesses); independent school districts; tribal governments and certain tribal organizations; public housing authorities; U.S. territories or possessions; faith-based or community-based organizations; regional organizations; and eligible federal agencies.
Did CDC encourage applications from specific types of higher education institutions?
Yes. The FOA explicitly encouraged applications from institutions that often serve underserved populations, including Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Were foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Foreign organizations were not eligible.
Were foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed?
No. The FOA stated that foreign components of U.S. organizations were not eligible.
What was the health category or general area of this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the health category, with the CFDA program identified as 93.068.
Who was listed as the contact for applicant support or access to the full announcement?
The contact listed was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office, Technical Information Management Section, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
What phone number and email addresses were provided for the listed contact?
The phone number provided was 770-488-2700, and the emails listed were zgx7@cdc.gov and pgotim@cdc.gov.
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