Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DP 14 001
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- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.135 Centers for Research and Demonstration for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 5, 2013 and posted on Jul 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 23, 2013 Letter of Intent Due Date August 09, 2013 Application Due Date September 23, 2013 by 500 PM U.S. Eastern Time. Information Session 1 Web cast contact information Date July 31, 2013 Time 300 500 pm Eastern Daylight Time Audio Participant Access Toll free Number 888 606 8415 Passcode 7805457 Net Conference Participant Access URL https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/ Conference Number PW6295115 Audience Passcode 7805457 Information Session 2 Web cast contact information Date August 1, 2013 Time 300 500 pm Eastern Daylight Time Audio Participant Access Toll free Number 888 606 8415 Passcode 7805457 Net Conference Participant Access URL https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/ Conference Number PW6295129 Audience Passcode 7805457. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $21,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Section III. Eligibility Information Eligible Applicants Eligible Organizations An institution may submit an application if the organization has any of the following characteristics In accordance with Section 1706 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), 42, U.S.C. 300u 5 the following research institutions are eligible to apply for funding under this FOA 1. Accredited schools of public health. Eligible schools of public health must be accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH). Accreditation is defined by Section 799B (1) (E) of the PHS Act. 2. Accredited schools of osteopathy and accredited schools of medicine that offer an accredited Preventive Medicine Residency program, or are in the process of obtaining accreditation for a preventive medicine residency program. Eligible schools of osteopathy and medicine must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Applicants in the process of obtaining accreditation from ACGME for a preventive medicine residency must include a copy of Section A. Accreditation Information and Section B. Participating Sites of the Preventive Medicine New Application Program Information Form in their application. An institution (normally identified by having a unique DUNS number) may submit, or be part of, only a single application in response to this FOA. Multiple applications from different divisions, faculties, centers, schools, etc. of the same university, school of public health, medicine, or osteopathy will be returned without further consideration by CDC. 2. Foreign Organizations Foreign Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. For this announcement, applicants may include collaborators or consultants from foreign institutions. All applicable federal laws and policies apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant opportunity RFA-DP-14-001, titled "Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers," was designed to fund a national network of Prevention Research Centers (PRCs) focused on applied public health prevention research. The overall aim was to support practical, real-world research that can be used to prevent disease and reduce disability, especially through interventions and strategies that can be implemented in communities, organizations, or systems rather than purely laboratory or theory-building work. The announcement emphasizes prevention research approaches such as behavioral interventions, environmental changes, and broader systems-level solutions, with a clear interest in work that addresses major causes of illness and disability.
A central priority of the program is improving health outcomes for underserved populations, including minority and other groups that experience disproportionate disease burden or reduced access to effective prevention resources. The CDC signaled that strong applications would focus on diseases, hazards, and risk factors that are especially amenable to prevention and health promotion, meaning the research should target areas where interventions can realistically reduce risk, improve protective behaviors, or reshape environments and systems to support healthier choices. Importantly, the FOA explicitly states that etiological research (research aimed primarily at discovering causes or mechanisms of disease) would not be supported for the required applied prevention research project. In other words, the funding was intended for applied prevention studies that close evidence gaps about what works in practice, not for studies that mainly seek to explain why a disease happens.
The funding was structured around two main uses. First, awardees were expected to build and sustain a comprehensive Prevention Research Center with core infrastructure and administrative capacity. This included elements such as leadership and administration, community engagement and partnerships, technical assistance, communication and dissemination functions to spread findings, training activities, and evaluation capacity to measure both research outputs and broader center performance. Second, each funded center was expected to conduct one applied public health prevention research project, selected from one of three broad categories described in the full FOA, with the intent of filling an evidence gap in public health research. This structure reflects the CDCs goal of supporting not just a single study, but an enduring center that can collaborate with communities and partners and translate findings into public health practice.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary grant program in the health category, listed under CFDA 93.135 (Centers for Research and Demonstration for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention). The CDC anticipated making about 30 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $21,000,000. The award ceiling was $900,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was originally posted July 9, 2013, and later updated with a current application deadline of September 23, 2013 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with a letter of intent due August 9, 2013. The announcement also offered two information-session webcasts (July 31 and August 1, 2013) to walk potential applicants through the opportunity.
Eligibility was limited to specific U.S.-based institutions identified in Section 1706 of the Public Health Service Act. Eligible applicants included CEPH-accredited schools of public health, as well as accredited schools of medicine or osteopathy that have an ACGME-accredited Preventive Medicine Residency program or were actively in the process of obtaining that accreditation (with documentation required for those still seeking accreditation). The FOA placed a strict limit on applications: an institution, typically defined by a unique DUNS number, could submit or participate in only one application. Multiple applications from different units within the same university or institution (for example, separate schools, departments, or centers) were to be returned without review. Foreign organizations were not eligible to apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations were also not eligible, though collaborations or consultants from foreign institutions could be included as long as all relevant federal rules were followed.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the CDC provided contact information for the Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS), including a phone number (770-488-2700) and email (pgotim@cdc.gov). Overall, the opportunity was built to strengthen a coordinated national network of prevention research centers that can partner with communities, generate actionable evidence on prevention strategies, and help move proven approaches into broader public health use, particularly in populations that bear a disproportionate share of preventable disease.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and identifier of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding announcement RFA-DP-14-001, titled "Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers."
What is the overall purpose of RFA-DP-14-001?
The purpose is to fund a national network of Prevention Research Centers (PRCs) that conduct applied public health prevention research. The emphasis is on practical, real-world research that can be implemented in communities, organizations, or systems to prevent disease and reduce disability.
What type of research does the CDC want to support through these Prevention Research Centers?
The announcement emphasizes applied prevention research approaches such as behavioral interventions, environmental changes, and broader systems-level solutions. The goal is to generate actionable evidence about what works in practice to reduce risk factors, increase protective behaviors, or improve environments and systems that support healthier choices.
Is basic science or theory-building research a good fit for this opportunity?
The focus is not on purely laboratory research or theory-building work. The intent is applied prevention research that can be used in real-world public health settings.
Is etiological research (research on causes/mechanisms of disease) allowed?
No. The FOA explicitly states that etiological research would not be supported for the required applied prevention research project. The required project is expected to address evidence gaps about effective prevention strategies in practice rather than primarily explaining why a disease occurs.
What are the major priorities or target populations for this program?
A central priority is improving health outcomes for underserved populations, including minority and other groups that experience disproportionate disease burden or reduced access to effective prevention resources.
What kinds of health issues or topics are encouraged?
The CDC indicated interest in diseases, hazards, and risk factors that are especially amenable to prevention and health promotion, meaning areas where interventions can realistically reduce risk, improve protective behaviors, or reshape environments and systems to support healthier choices.
What are the two main things the funding is intended to support?
The funding is structured around two primary uses:
- Building and sustaining a comprehensive Prevention Research Center (PRC) with core infrastructure and administrative capacity.
- Conducting one applied public health prevention research project (chosen from one of three broad categories described in the full FOA) intended to fill an evidence gap in public health research.
What core functions or capacities are expected within a Prevention Research Center?
Centers were expected to have core infrastructure and capacity that could include leadership and administration, community engagement and partnerships, technical assistance, communication and dissemination to spread findings, training activities, and evaluation capacity to measure research outputs and overall center performance.
How many awards did the CDC anticipate making, and what was the total funding level?
The CDC anticipated making about 30 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $21,000,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $900,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the assistance listing/CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.135 (Centers for Research and Demonstration for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention).
What type of grant program is this?
This is described as a discretionary grant program in the health category.
When was the opportunity posted and what were the key due dates?
The opportunity was originally posted on July 9, 2013. It was later updated with an application deadline of September 23, 2013 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. A letter of intent was due August 9, 2013.
Were there any information sessions offered for potential applicants?
Yes. The announcement offered two information-session webcasts on July 31 and August 1, 2013 to walk potential applicants through the opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to specific U.S.-based institutions identified in Section 1706 of the Public Health Service Act. Eligible applicants included CEPH-accredited schools of public health, and accredited schools of medicine or osteopathy that have an ACGME-accredited Preventive Medicine Residency program (or were actively in the process of obtaining that accreditation, with documentation required if still seeking accreditation).
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Foreign organizations were not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations were also not eligible.
Can a U.S. applicant include foreign collaborators or consultants?
Yes. Collaborations or consultants from foreign institutions could be included as long as all relevant federal rules were followed.
How many applications can an institution submit?
The FOA placed a strict limit: an institution (typically defined by a unique DUNS number) could submit or participate in only one application.
What happens if multiple units within the same university submit separate applications?
Multiple applications from different units within the same university or institution (for example, separate schools, departments, or centers) were to be returned without review.
What is the bigger goal of funding a network of Prevention Research Centers rather than only individual projects?
The structure reflects the CDC's goal of supporting an enduring center with community partnerships and the ability to translate findings into public health practice, not just funding a single standalone study.
How can someone get help obtaining or accessing the full announcement?
The CDC provided contact information for the Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS): phone 770-488-2700 and email pgotim@cdc.gov.
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