Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS10 1091
Apply for CDC RFA PS10 1091
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving Availability of Safe Blood Transfusion Services in the Republic of Mali under the President s 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 Mar 29, 2010 and posted on Jan 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 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).
- The CNTS is mandated by the government to coordinate national blood transfusion service and blood collection sites in each of Mali s eight geographic regions. There is no other blood collection or storage system outside of the CNTS, so improvement in the safety and availability of blood and blood products in Mali is fully dependent upon improvements to the CNTS.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Improving Availability of Safe Blood Transfusion Services in the Republic of Mali under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)" is a CDC-funded cooperative agreement designed to strengthen Mali's national blood system so the country can maintain a safer and more reliable blood supply. The central goal is to provide targeted assistance to the National Blood Transfusion Center of Mali (CNTS), which is the government-mandated body responsible for coordinating blood collection and transfusion services across Mali. Because Mali does not have a parallel national blood collection or storage system outside CNTS, the opportunity is structured around the reality that improvements in blood safety and availability depend almost entirely on building CNTS capacity.
At a practical level, the program focuses on improving CNTS operations both at the national (central) level and across district and regional services. The announcement emphasizes strengthening the full chain of blood services: collecting blood through fixed donation sites, processing and handling blood products properly, and reliably delivering quality-assured blood to health facilities. A major operational requirement is ensuring that blood and blood products are stored and transported under appropriate cold chain conditions, since temperature control is critical for maintaining product integrity and patient safety. In addition, the program prioritizes strong laboratory screening for transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs), specifically naming HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and syphilis as required screening targets. The intention is to reduce the risk of infection transmission through transfusion while increasing confidence in the safety of the national blood supply.
The grant is also framed around building a robust quality system that can monitor safety and quality on an ongoing basis rather than relying on one-time upgrades. That includes implementing comprehensive quality management practices that support consistent testing, documentation, oversight, and continuous improvement across the blood service network. All work under the agreement is expected to follow Mali's national policies and guidelines for blood safety interventions, reinforcing alignment with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and ensuring that improvements are integrated into the country's health system rather than operating as a separate project. Collaboration is a core expectation: CNTS is meant to work closely with the PEPFAR Mali team and the MOH to plan, implement, and measure outcomes.
Beyond technical service delivery, the announcement highlights institutional capacity building as a key expectation. CNTS is encouraged to develop methods to strengthen internal technical capacity across multiple domains, including human resources, financial management, administrative systems, and other technical capabilities needed to run a modern national blood service. This reflects an understanding that safe blood services require not only equipment and supplies, but also trained staff, clear procedures, sustainable financing, and effective logistics and governance.
A central priority within this opportunity is sustainability. The announcement explicitly calls for implementation of a sustainability plan that lays out how Mali will move toward greater national ownership and autonomy for blood safety services over time. That plan is expected to define the specific financial and technical responsibilities of each stakeholder, clarify contributions and roles, and include a clear timeline for transitioning from externally supported improvements to a more self-sustaining national system. In other words, the grant is not only about improving performance during the project period, but about setting up a structured handover pathway so the gains can be maintained and expanded after external support decreases.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a discretionary funding program under a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning CDC is likely to have substantial programmatic involvement during implementation. The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC-RFA-PS10-1091, and the related CFDA number is 93.067 (Global AIDS), reflecting its alignment with PEPFAR and HIV prevention goals through safer transfusion practices. The estimated total funding listed is $1,500,000, with an award ceiling of $300,000 and no stated award floor. The announcement anticipated one award, and it specified that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is effectively limited by national structure: CNTS is identified as the entity mandated by the government to coordinate national blood transfusion services and oversee blood collection sites in each of Mali's eight geographic regions. The notice underscores that there is no other national blood collection or storage system outside CNTS, which is why the award is oriented toward supporting CNTS as the central implementing body. Key dates included an initial posting date of January 13, 2010, an original closing date of March 15, 2010, and a current closing date extension to April 1, 2010, with an archive date of May 1, 2010. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was PGO TIMS Grants (phone: 770-488-2700) with a general email reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Improving Availability of Safe Blood Transfusion Services in the Republic of Mali under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Who is funding and issuing this opportunity?
This is a CDC-funded discretionary funding opportunity issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which indicates CDC is likely to have substantial programmatic involvement during implementation.
What are the identifying numbers for this funding opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC-RFA-PS10-1091. The related CFDA number is 93.067 (Global AIDS).
What is the overall purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to strengthen Mali's national blood system so the country can maintain a safer and more reliable blood supply, with targeted assistance to the National Blood Transfusion Center of Mali (CNTS).
Who is the primary intended implementing entity?
The opportunity is structured around the National Blood Transfusion Center of Mali (CNTS), the government-mandated body responsible for coordinating blood collection and transfusion services across Mali.
Why is the opportunity centered on CNTS?
The notice emphasizes that Mali does not have a parallel national blood collection or storage system outside CNTS, so improvements in blood safety and availability depend largely on building CNTS capacity.
What parts of the blood services chain does the program focus on?
The program emphasizes strengthening the full chain of blood services, including collecting blood through fixed donation sites, processing and handling blood products, and reliably delivering quality-assured blood to health facilities.
Does the opportunity address blood storage and transportation?
Yes. A major operational requirement is ensuring blood and blood products are stored and transported under appropriate cold chain conditions, since temperature control is critical for product integrity and patient safety.
What laboratory screening is required for transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs)?
The announcement specifically names screening for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and syphilis as required targets.
What is the goal of strengthening TTI screening?
The intent is to reduce the risk of infection transmission through transfusion while increasing confidence in the safety of the national blood supply.
Is quality management a major component of this opportunity?
Yes. The grant is framed around building a robust quality system that monitors safety and quality on an ongoing basis, including comprehensive quality management practices for consistent testing, documentation, oversight, and continuous improvement.
Does the work need to align with Mali's national policies?
Yes. All work under the agreement is expected to follow Mali's national policies and guidelines for blood safety interventions, reinforcing alignment with the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Who are the key collaborating partners expected in this project?
Collaboration is a core expectation, with CNTS working closely with the PEPFAR Mali team and the Ministry of Health (MOH) to plan, implement, and measure outcomes.
Is institutional capacity building included, beyond technical improvements?
Yes. The announcement highlights institutional capacity building for CNTS, including strengthening internal technical capacity across domains such as human resources, financial management, and administrative systems.
What does the opportunity say about sustainability?
Sustainability is described as a central priority. The announcement calls for a sustainability plan that supports greater national ownership and autonomy for blood safety services over time.
What is expected to be included in the sustainability plan?
The plan is expected to define specific financial and technical responsibilities of each stakeholder, clarify contributions and roles, and include a clear timeline for transitioning from externally supported improvements to a more self-sustaining national system.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed is $1,500,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor is stated in the provided announcement summary.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specified that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply based on the announcement?
Eligibility is effectively limited by national structure: CNTS is identified as the entity mandated by the government to coordinate national blood transfusion services and oversee blood collection sites in each of Mali's eight geographic regions.
What geographic coverage is referenced for CNTS operations?
The notice references CNTS oversight of blood collection sites in each of Mali's eight geographic regions, and it emphasizes improvements at both the national (central) level and district and regional services.
What are the key posting and closing dates listed for the opportunity?
The initial posting date was January 13, 2010. The original closing date was March 15, 2010, and it was extended to a current closing date of April 1, 2010. The archive date was May 1, 2010.
Who is listed as the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed for access issues is PGO TIMS Grants at 770-488-2700, with a general email reference also noted in the announcement.
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