Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA IP12 1201
Apply for CDC RFA IP12 1201
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Immunization Information Systems (IIS) Capacity Building" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.185 Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and EducationTraining and Clinical Skills Improvement Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2012 and posted on Mar 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 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 $1,560,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $520,000.00 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).
- Eligible Applicants This program is authorized under section 317(k)(1) of the Public Health Service Act 42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(1), as amended. The following entities are eligible to apply to the extent they are States, political divisions of States, other public entities, or nonprofit entities Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Immunization Information Systems (IIS) Capacity Building grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA IP12-1201) is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement designed to strengthen the real-world, day-to-day operating capacity of Immunization Information Systems across the United States and affiliated jurisdictions. The central public health aim is to improve how well IIS programs collect, manage, and use vaccination data so that immunization records are more complete, reliable, and usable for clinical care and population health action. This opportunity is explicitly tied to the Healthy People 2020 framework under the Immunization and Infectious Diseases topic area, and it supports progress toward Objective IID 18: increasing the proportion of children under age 6 whose immunization records are contained in fully operational, population-based IIS.
The program is structured as a four-part capacity-building effort focused on practical improvements that can be shared and adopted broadly. First, it supports the development and implementation of data quality and assessment approaches, meaning applicants are expected to help IIS programs measure and improve the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and overall integrity of immunization data. Second, it emphasizes education and training to strengthen the knowledge and skills of IIS staff, partners, and users, which can include training resources, curricula, learning events, or technical instruction that improves consistent IIS practices. Third, it calls for the development of operational guidelines, essentially creating clear, standardized ways of working that IIS programs can use to run their systems more effectively and consistently (for example, procedures for data entry, data exchange, quality assurance, and onboarding of providers). Fourth, it prioritizes peer support and specialized assistance, reflecting a model where experienced groups help other IIS programs solve common challenges through technical support, shared tools, mentoring, and dissemination of best practices. Taken together, these components aim to move IIS programs toward stronger performance, better data capture for young children, and improved interoperability and usability of immunization records for both providers and public health agencies.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted March 16, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 15, 2012, and an archive date of June 14, 2012. The CDC anticipated making one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,560,000 and an award ceiling of $520,000 (the award floor is listed as $0). The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the CDC in the funded work, often through collaboration, guidance, or participation in key activities rather than a hands-off grant structure. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for applicants. The program falls under the health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.185 (Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and Education; Training and Clinical Skills Improvement Projects).
Eligibility is broad and includes a range of public and nonprofit entities, as authorized under section 317(k)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(1), as amended). Eligible applicants include states and political subdivisions of states, other public entities, and nonprofit entities, as well as organizations such as universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and certain businesses (including small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses). Tribal eligibility is also included, covering federally or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments, tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health corporations, urban Indian health organizations, and tribal epidemiology centers. The notice also allows state and local governments to apply through bona fide agents, meaning an agency or organization formally designated by the state to apply on its behalf; in that case, the application must include a legal, binding agreement documenting bona fide agent status and must be attached in the submission package.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the CDC Procurement and Grants Office is the listed point of contact, reachable through TIMS at 770-488-2700 or by email at PGOTIM@cdc.gov. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an investment in strengthening IIS operations through better data quality practices, workforce training, standardized operational guidance, and hands-on peer and expert support, all aimed at improving the coverage and functionality of population-based immunization records for young children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): IIS Capacity Building (CDC RFA IP12-1201)
What is the IIS Capacity Building grant opportunity (CDC RFA IP12-1201)?
The Immunization Information Systems (IIS) Capacity Building opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA IP12-1201) is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement intended to strengthen the practical, day-to-day operating capacity of IIS programs across the United States and affiliated jurisdictions. The focus is on improving how IIS programs collect, manage, and use vaccination data so immunization records are more complete, reliable, and usable for clinical care and population health action.
What public health goal does this opportunity support?
The central aim is to improve IIS program performance in collecting and managing immunization data, resulting in better-quality immunization records that can be used by providers and public health agencies.
How does this opportunity relate to Healthy People 2020?
This opportunity is explicitly tied to Healthy People 2020 under the Immunization and Infectious Diseases topic area. It supports progress toward Objective IID 18, which is focused on increasing the proportion of children under age 6 whose immunization records are contained in fully operational, population-based IIS.
What are the main components of the program?
The program is structured as a four-part capacity-building effort focused on practical improvements that can be shared and adopted broadly:
- Data quality and assessment approaches
- Education and training
- Operational guidelines
- Peer support and specialized assistance
What does "data quality and assessment approaches" mean in this program?
This component supports the development and implementation of approaches that help IIS programs measure and improve data completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and overall integrity of immunization data.
What types of activities are included under "education and training"?
This component emphasizes strengthening the knowledge and skills of IIS staff, partners, and users. Examples mentioned include training resources, curricula, learning events, or technical instruction that promotes consistent IIS practices.
What are "operational guidelines" in the context of this grant?
Operational guidelines refer to clear, standardized ways of working that IIS programs can use to run their systems more effectively and consistently. Examples provided include procedures for data entry, data exchange, quality assurance, and onboarding of providers.
What is meant by "peer support and specialized assistance"?
This component prioritizes a model where experienced groups help other IIS programs address common challenges through technical support, shared tools, mentoring, and dissemination of best practices.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making under this announcement?
CDC anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,560,000.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $520,000. The award floor is listed as $0.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by CDC in the funded work, often through collaboration, guidance, or participation in key activities, rather than a hands-off grant structure.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for applicants.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity falls under the health funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.185 (Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and Education; Training and Clinical Skills Improvement Projects).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and nonprofit entities, as authorized under section 317(k)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(1), as amended). Eligible applicants include:
- States and political subdivisions of states
- Other public entities
- Nonprofit entities
- Universities and colleges
- Research institutions
- Hospitals
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- Certain businesses (including small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses)
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Tribal eligibility includes federally or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments, tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health corporations, urban Indian health organizations, tribal epidemiology centers, and related eligible tribal entities listed in the notice.
Can a state or local government apply through a "bona fide agent"?
Yes. State and local governments may apply through bona fide agents (an agency or organization formally designated by the state to apply on its behalf).
What documentation is required if applying as a bona fide agent?
The application must include a legal, binding agreement documenting bona fide agent status, and it must be attached in the submission package.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 16, 2012.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date was May 15, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 14, 2012.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance can contact the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. The listed contact is reachable through TIMS at 770-488-2700 or by email at PGOTIM@cdc.gov.
What is the overall intent of the funded work?
Overall, the intent is to strengthen IIS operations through improved data quality practices, workforce training, standardized operational guidance, and hands-on peer and expert support, with a focus on improving the coverage and functionality of population-based immunization records for young children.
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