Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS10 10148
Apply for CDC RFA PS10 10148
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Expand and Strengthen Laboratory Technical Assistance and Quality Assurance Services in the Republic of Zimbabwe Under the Presidents 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 Global AIDS.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2010 and posted on Mar 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below Public nonprofit organizations Private nonprofit organizations For profit organizations Small, minority, women owned business Universities Colleges Research institutions Hospitals Community based organizations Faith based organizations Federally recognized Indian tribal organizations Alaska Native tribal governments Indian tribes Tribal Epidemiology centers Indian tribal organizations 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) entity 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 letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with Other Attachment Forms when submitting via www.grants.gov.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Procurement and Grants Office, released a discretionary funding opportunity called "Expand and Strengthen Laboratory Technical Assistance and Quality Assurance Services in the Republic of Zimbabwe Under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)" (Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA PS10-10148). The program sits within the health funding category and is tied to CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS). The core aim is to improve the strength and reliability of Zimbabwe's laboratory system as it supports HIV/AIDS prevention, surveillance, care, and treatment programs under PEPFAR.
The main purpose of the award is to strengthen how laboratory services are managed and delivered, with a strong emphasis on laboratory testing oversight, diagnostic testing quality, proficiency testing systems, and broader quality assurance services. In practical terms, this opportunity is focused on ensuring that lab results used to diagnose and monitor HIV-related conditions are accurate, consistent, and trustworthy across sites. That typically means helping laboratories adopt and maintain quality management practices, improving internal and external quality controls, supporting proficiency testing participation and follow-up, and providing technical assistance that builds sustainable capacity rather than short-term fixes. Because HIV programs depend heavily on lab data for decisions like initiating treatment, monitoring patient progress, and tracking disease trends, this grant is essentially aimed at improving the foundation that those decisions rest on.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by CDC during implementation (for example, collaboration on planning, technical direction, monitoring, and evaluation). The opportunity was designed to support a single award (Expected Awards: 1). For fiscal year 2010, CDC anticipated approximately $1,600,000 to fund that one award, with an award ceiling listed as $1,600,000 and no stated minimum award floor. While the annual figure is highlighted for FY2010, the total estimated funding for the opportunity is listed as $8,000,000, reflecting the broader multi-year scope and potential funding across the project period.
The estimated project period runs from September 30, 2010 through September 30, 2013, which is about three years. This timeline signals that CDC expected a multi-year effort where planning, rollout, mentorship, performance monitoring, and institutionalization of laboratory quality systems could be implemented in stages. The intention is not only to provide technical inputs, but also to strengthen systems in a way that can endure beyond the end of the cooperative agreement.
A wide range of organizations were eligible to apply. Eligible applicants included public and private nonprofit organizations (including but not limited to 501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses as well as including small businesses), universities and colleges (including public, private, and state-controlled institutions of higher education), research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and government entities such as state and local governments or their bona fide agents. The eligibility list also included federally recognized tribal governments and related tribal organizations and centers, along with non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities. For applicants applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, the announcement required a letter from the relevant government authority documenting that status, submitted with the application as an attachment through Grants.gov.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on March 15, 2010, with an original application closing date of May 14, 2010 that was later extended to May 31, 2010. The opportunity archive date was June 30, 2010. Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and complete program requirements, with CDC's Technical and Information Management Section (TIMS) listed as the contact point for assistance accessing the announcement (phone 770-488-2700). Cost sharing or matching was not required, which reduces barriers for applicants that may not have large pools of unrestricted funds.
Overall, this grant opportunity was built to identify one implementing partner capable of providing high-impact laboratory technical assistance and quality assurance strengthening in Zimbabwe, aligned with PEPFAR's HIV/AIDS goals. The single-award structure and cooperative agreement approach suggest CDC was looking for a partner with strong laboratory systems expertise, the ability to coordinate with national programs and multiple testing sites, and the operational capacity to improve quality at scale while tracking measurable improvements over a multi-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this CDC funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Expand and Strengthen Laboratory Technical Assistance and Quality Assurance Services in the Republic of Zimbabwe Under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA PS10-10148.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Procurement and Grants Office, released this discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity sits within the health funding category.
What CFDA program is this opportunity tied to?
It is tied to CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS).
What is the core aim of the program?
The core aim is to improve the strength and reliability of Zimbabwe's laboratory system as it supports HIV/AIDS prevention, surveillance, care, and treatment programs under PEPFAR.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The main purpose is to strengthen how laboratory services are managed and delivered, with a strong emphasis on laboratory testing oversight, diagnostic testing quality, proficiency testing systems, and broader quality assurance services.
What kinds of laboratory improvements does the opportunity focus on?
The focus is on ensuring that lab results used to diagnose and monitor HIV-related conditions are accurate, consistent, and trustworthy across sites. This includes supporting quality management practices, strengthening internal and external quality controls, improving proficiency testing participation and follow-up, and providing technical assistance aimed at sustainable capacity.
Why is laboratory quality important for HIV programs under PEPFAR?
HIV programs rely on laboratory data to make decisions such as initiating treatment, monitoring patient progress, and tracking disease trends. The grant is aimed at strengthening the laboratory foundation that those decisions depend on.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about CDC's role?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by CDC during implementation, such as collaboration on planning, technical direction, monitoring, and evaluation.
How many awards did CDC expect to make?
CDC expected to make one award (Expected Awards: 1).
How much funding was anticipated for fiscal year 2010?
For FY2010, CDC anticipated approximately $1,600,000 to fund the single award.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,600,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated.
What is the total estimated funding for the opportunity?
The total estimated funding is listed as $8,000,000, reflecting the broader multi-year scope and potential funding across the project period.
What is the estimated project period?
The estimated project period runs from September 30, 2010 through September 30, 2013 (about three years).
What does the multi-year timeline suggest about the work?
It suggests CDC anticipated a staged, multi-year effort where planning, rollout, mentorship, performance monitoring, and institutionalization of laboratory quality systems could be implemented over time, with an emphasis on strengthening systems that endure beyond the cooperative agreement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and private nonprofit organizations (including, but not limited to, 501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses), universities and colleges (public, private, and state-controlled institutions of higher education), research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and government entities such as state and local governments or their bona fide agents. Federally recognized tribal governments and related tribal organizations and centers were also eligible, along with non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities.
Are non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list included non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities.
What additional documentation is required for applicants applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government?
The announcement required a letter from the relevant government authority documenting bona fide agent status. The letter needed to be submitted with the application as an attachment through Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 15, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original application closing date was May 14, 2010, and it was later extended to May 31, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity archive date was June 30, 2010.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and requirements?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and complete program requirements.
Who was listed as a contact for help accessing the announcement?
CDC's Technical and Information Management Section (TIMS) was listed as the contact point for assistance accessing the announcement. The phone number provided was 770-488-2700.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
What kind of implementing partner was CDC looking for?
CDC was looking for a single implementing partner capable of providing high-impact laboratory technical assistance and quality assurance strengthening in Zimbabwe, aligned with PEPFAR's HIV/AIDS goals. The structure suggests CDC wanted a partner with strong laboratory systems expertise, the ability to coordinate with national programs and multiple testing sites, and the operational capacity to improve quality at scale while tracking measurable improvements over a multi-year period.
What country is the work focused on?
The opportunity is focused on strengthening laboratory technical assistance and quality assurance services in the Republic of Zimbabwe.
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