Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA DD12 1204
Apply for CDC RFA DD12 1204
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving the Health of People with Disabilities through State Based Public Health Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.184 Disabilities Prevention.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 29, 2012 and posted on Feb 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 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 $14,400,000.00 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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State governmental agencies, their bona fide agent, or their equivalent, as designated by the Governor, Health Officer, or other state executive as the official applicant for this program (hereafter referred to as State ) are uniquely positioned to address the public health needs of their respective states. The activities necessary to meet the objectives of this FOA are the inherent responsibility of the State.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Improving the Health of People with Disabilities through State Based Public Health Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number CDC-RFA-DD12-1204) was a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discretionary funding announcement that used a cooperative agreement mechanism. In practical terms, that means CDC was not only providing funding but also expected to have substantial involvement in how the work was planned, carried out, and evaluated. The overall purpose of the program was to help states and territories improve health outcomes for people with disabilities by promoting health, preventing or reducing chronic disease, and increasing quality of life. Rather than focusing on isolated services for individuals, the program emphasized larger, system-level change through evidence-based and practice-based approaches that could be embedded into public health structures and sustained over time.
The core strategy was to support policy, environmental, programmatic, and infrastructure changes within state and territorial public health systems. "Policy" changes typically refer to formal rules, guidance, standards, or statewide practices that shape how public health programs operate and ensure disability considerations are built into decision-making. "Environmental" changes generally mean improvements to the physical, social, communication, and service environments so that people with disabilities can access health information, prevention programs, and community resources on an equal basis. "Programmatic" changes point to improving and adapting public health programs so they are inclusive and effective for people with disabilities, including addressing barriers that keep disability populations from benefiting from mainstream chronic disease prevention efforts. "Infrastructure" changes usually include strengthening the underlying capacity of state health agencies to plan, coordinate, collect and use data, train staff, and maintain partnerships that make disability-inclusive public health work routine rather than optional.
Funding was sizable at the national level, with an estimated total of $14.4 million available across all awards. CDC anticipated making about 20 awards. Individual award amounts were expected to fall between a $200,000 floor and a $300,000 ceiling, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduced barriers for states by allowing them to focus resources on program delivery and systems change rather than securing additional matching funds. The funding activity category was health, and the relevant CFDA number was 93.184 (Disabilities Prevention), indicating the federal program area tied to disability-related public health prevention and systems efforts.
Eligibility was intentionally limited to state-level governmental entities or their official designees. The eligible applicant was described as a state governmental agency, its bona fide agent, or an equivalent entity designated by the Governor, Health Officer, or another state executive as the official applicant. The rationale for restricting eligibility was that the required work was considered an inherent responsibility of state government, and states are uniquely positioned to implement broad public health changes, align disability work with chronic disease prevention priorities, coordinate across agencies, and influence statewide policies and systems that affect access and outcomes for people with disabilities.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on February 28, 2012, created on February 29, 2012, and had an application closing date of April 27, 2012. The announcement was later archived on May 27, 2012, indicating it is no longer open for applications and is presented as a historical funding opportunity. For applicants or stakeholders who had trouble accessing the full announcement at the time, CDC listed a point of contact through its Procurement and Grants Office (PGO), Technical Information and Management Section (TIMS), with a general submission inquiries phone number of 770-488-2700.
Overall, this funding opportunity was designed to help states and territories move beyond small-scale or short-term disability health initiatives and instead build lasting public health capacity that systematically includes people with disabilities in health promotion and chronic disease prevention. The emphasis on evidence- and practice-based changes, combined with the cooperative agreement structure, signaled a focus on measurable public health improvements, strong implementation support, and the integration of disability considerations into the everyday work of state public health programs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Improving the Health of People with Disabilities through State Based Public Health Programs." The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is CDC-RFA-DD12-1204.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What funding mechanism did CDC use?
The announcement used a cooperative agreement mechanism. This means CDC provided funding and also expected to have substantial involvement in how the work was planned, carried out, and evaluated.
What was the overall purpose of the program?
The program aimed to help states and territories improve health outcomes for people with disabilities by promoting health, preventing or reducing chronic disease, and increasing quality of life.
Was the program focused on providing direct services to individuals?
No. The program emphasized system-level change rather than isolated services for individuals, using evidence-based and practice-based approaches that could be embedded into public health structures and sustained over time.
What kinds of changes did the program support?
The core strategy was to support policy, environmental, programmatic, and infrastructure changes within state and territorial public health systems.
What does "policy change" mean in this announcement?
"Policy" changes generally refer to formal rules, guidance, standards, or statewide practices that shape how public health programs operate and help ensure disability considerations are built into decision-making.
What does "environmental change" mean in this announcement?
"Environmental" changes generally mean improvements to physical, social, communication, and service environments so people with disabilities can access health information, prevention programs, and community resources on an equal basis.
What does "programmatic change" mean in this announcement?
"Programmatic" changes refer to improving and adapting public health programs so they are inclusive and effective for people with disabilities, including addressing barriers that prevent disability populations from benefiting from mainstream chronic disease prevention efforts.
What does "infrastructure change" mean in this announcement?
"Infrastructure" changes typically include strengthening the underlying capacity of state health agencies to plan, coordinate, collect and use data, train staff, and maintain partnerships so disability-inclusive public health work becomes routine rather than optional.
How much funding was available in total?
CDC estimated a total of $14.4 million available across all awards.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
CDC anticipated making about 20 awards.
What was the expected award size per recipient?
Individual awards were expected to range from $200,000 (floor) to $300,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was health.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA number was 93.184 (Disabilities Prevention).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state-level governmental entities or their official designees. The eligible applicant was described as a state governmental agency, its bona fide agent, or an equivalent entity designated by the Governor, Health Officer, or another state executive as the official applicant.
Why was eligibility restricted to state-level governmental entities or official designees?
The required work was considered an inherent responsibility of state government. States are positioned to implement broad public health changes, align disability work with chronic disease prevention priorities, coordinate across agencies, and influence statewide policies and systems that affect access and outcomes for people with disabilities.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 28, 2012, and the application closing date was April 27, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. The announcement was archived on May 27, 2012, indicating it is no longer open and is presented as a historical funding opportunity.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement record indicates it was created on February 29, 2012.
What was the main approach encouraged by the program?
The program emphasized evidence-based and practice-based approaches focused on measurable public health improvements and integrating disability considerations into the everyday work of state public health programs.
Who could be contacted for difficulties accessing the full announcement (at the time)?
CDC listed a point of contact through its Procurement and Grants Office (PGO), Technical Information and Management Section (TIMS). The general submission inquiries phone number provided was 770-488-2700.
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