Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS09 949
Apply for CDC RFA PS09 949
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Implementation and Strengthening of Laboratory Health Systems in PEPFAR Countries through Quality Management Systems and Laboratory Accreditation under the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief" 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 27, 2009 and posted on Mar 31, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2009 Applications are due by 500pm Eastern time on closing date. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000,000.00 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 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) cooperative agreement focused on strengthening laboratory health systems in PEPFAR-supported countries by expanding quality management systems and supporting laboratory accreditation. The core aim is to build sustainable, in-country (indigenous) capacity so that local personnel can be trained to carry out laboratory inspections that are needed for accreditation, rather than relying long-term on external inspectors or outside technical teams. In practical terms, the program is meant to help countries develop the workforce, processes, and institutional know-how required to assess labs against recognized standards and continually improve lab quality, which is central to reliable HIV-related testing and broader public health services in PEPFAR settings.
The announcement is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity under the health activity category, with the funding instrument identified as a cooperative agreement. That generally means recipients should expect substantial involvement from CDC in the project beyond standard grant oversight, such as collaboration on technical approaches, performance monitoring, and alignment with PEPFAR and CDC laboratory quality priorities. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS), indicating its connection to HIV/AIDS program goals, even though the laboratory systems work may strengthen broader diagnostic capacity as well.
Funding levels are described in two ways within the source text. The total estimated funding is listed as 50,000,000, while the description also states that approximately 10,000,000 will be available to fund about eight awards. The expected number of awards is approximately eight. Individual award amounts are indicated with an award floor of 100,000 and an award ceiling of 500,000. Taken together, the notice signals a competitive program with multiple awards intended to support implementation and training activities that lead toward measurable improvements in laboratory quality systems and accreditation readiness across PEPFAR countries.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning applications were open to any type of entity, unless additional eligibility limits were stated in the full announcement. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the burden on applicants and makes it easier for a wider range of organizations to participate, including organizations that may not be able to commit significant non-federal funds.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted March 31, 2009, with an application due date of May 28, 2009 by 5:00 pm Eastern Time. The estimated funding date was stated as prior to September 30, 2009, which suggests CDC planned to make awards within the federal fiscal year. The archive date is June 27, 2009, indicating the listing is no longer active after that point.
For applicants or interested parties who needed the full program details, the notice points to Grants.gov as the primary source, and it provides CDC Procurement and Grants Office TIMS contact information for assistance accessing the announcement (phone: 770-488-2700, general email referenced but not fully displayed in the text provided).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. It focuses on strengthening laboratory health systems in PEPFAR-supported countries by expanding quality management systems and supporting laboratory accreditation.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core aim is to build sustainable, in-country (indigenous) capacity so local personnel can be trained to carry out laboratory inspections needed for accreditation. The program is designed to reduce long-term reliance on external inspectors or outside technical teams by developing local workforce capability, processes, and institutional know-how to assess laboratories against recognized standards and continually improve quality.
What kinds of activities does the program support?
Based on the description provided, the program supports implementation and training activities that improve laboratory quality management systems and help laboratories become accreditation-ready. It also supports the development of in-country capacity to conduct laboratory inspections as part of accreditation processes.
How does this opportunity relate to HIV/AIDS programs?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS), indicating a connection to HIV/AIDS program goals. While the work strengthens laboratory systems more broadly, the emphasis is central to reliable HIV-related testing and broader public health services in PEPFAR settings.
What is a cooperative agreement, and what does that imply for recipients?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means recipients should expect substantial involvement from CDC beyond standard grant oversight. The description indicates CDC involvement may include collaboration on technical approaches, performance monitoring, and alignment with PEPFAR and CDC laboratory quality priorities.
Which category is this opportunity listed under?
It is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity under the health activity category.
How much funding is available in total?
The source text describes funding levels in two ways: (1) a total estimated funding amount of 50,000,000, and (2) a statement that approximately 10,000,000 will be available to fund about eight awards.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is approximately eight.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The individual award floor is 100,000 and the award ceiling is 500,000.
Is eligibility restricted to certain organization types?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning applications were open to any type of entity, unless additional eligibility limits were stated in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2009.
What was the application due date and time?
The application due date was May 28, 2009 by 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
When were awards expected to be made?
The estimated funding date was stated as prior to September 30, 2009, suggesting awards were planned within that federal fiscal year.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is June 27, 2009, which indicates the listing is no longer active after that point.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
The notice points to Grants.gov as the primary source for the full program details.
Who could be contacted for help accessing the announcement?
The notice provides CDC Procurement and Grants Office TIMS contact information for assistance, including the phone number 770-488-2700. A general email is referenced in the source text but is not fully displayed in the information provided.
What countries does the program focus on?
The program focuses on PEPFAR-supported countries, as stated in the opportunity description.
Why does the opportunity emphasize in-country laboratory inspection capacity?
The description emphasizes sustainability: building local capacity allows countries to train their own personnel to conduct inspections required for accreditation, rather than depending on external inspectors or outside technical teams over the long term.
What outcomes is the program intended to drive?
The notice signals measurable improvements in laboratory quality systems and accreditation readiness across PEPFAR countries, supported through workforce development, improved processes, and ongoing quality improvement aligned with recognized standards.
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