Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1207

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Increasing the Capacity of the Government of Suriname to Expand Coordinated HIV Prevention, Strategic Information, and Laboratory Programs in Suriname under the Presidents 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 Jan 24, 2012 and posted on Jan 24, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 26, 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 $1,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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).
  • This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a public notice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention s intention to fund the described project activities without full and open competition.
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Opportunity Summary:

This grant opportunity, titled "Increasing the Capacity of the Government of Suriname to Expand Coordinated HIV Prevention, Strategic Information, and Laboratory Programs in Suriname under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreement focused on strengthening Suriname's national ability to respond to HIV. The central aim is capacity building within the Government of Suriname so it can more fully implement its national strategy to scale up HIV prevention services, improve the quality and use of HIV-related data (strategic information), and strengthen laboratory systems and other related support functions that make an effective HIV program possible. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to help Suriname move from isolated or project-based activities toward a more coordinated, government-led response that can be expanded and sustained over time.

A key feature of this announcement is the emphasis on working through and alongside the Ministry of Health, which is formally responsible for coordinating the health sector response to HIV in Suriname. The CDC is signaling that the work should be done in partnership with the Ministry so that improvements are embedded in national systems rather than remaining external add-ons. The supported activities fall into several connected program areas: HIV prevention (which can include strengthening program planning and implementation capacity for prevention interventions), strategic information (improving surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, data systems, reporting, and the ability to translate data into program decisions), and laboratory programs (enhancing lab capacity, quality systems, testing services, and the lab support needed for prevention and broader HIV programming). While the notice does not list every specific activity, it clearly frames the goal as strengthening coordinated national implementation across these pillars, along with related support activities needed to make them function together.

Administratively, this funding was issued as a discretionary award under a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning CDC would typically expect to have substantial involvement in the work, such as providing technical guidance, collaborating on planning, and supporting performance monitoring. The funding activity category is health, and it falls under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS), aligning it with PEPFAR objectives. The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an estimated total funding amount of $1,250,000. The award ceiling was listed as $250,000, the award floor was $0, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on the recipient and keeps the focus on program implementation and capacity development.

This notice is also notable because it was not a standard competitive request for applications. The eligibility section explicitly states that it is not a request for applications and is instead a public notice of CDC's intent to fund the described project activities without full and open competition. In other words, it functioned as a formal public posting that CDC planned to support a specific project approach (and likely a specific implementing partner or arrangement) rather than inviting broad competition from all potential applicants. The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2012, created the same day, and closed on March 26, 2012, with an archive date of April 25, 2012.

In summary, this CDC/PEPFAR cooperative agreement announcement was meant to help Suriname strengthen its government-led HIV response by building durable national capacity in prevention programming, data and strategic information systems, and laboratory services. It emphasizes coordination through the Ministry of Health, supports system-level improvements that enable scale-up, and reflects a targeted, non-competitive funding approach intended to expand HIV/AIDS activities in Suriname in a structured partnership with the national health authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Increasing the Capacity of the Government of Suriname to Expand Coordinated HIV Prevention, Strategic Information, and Laboratory Programs in Suriname under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."

Which U.S. agency is offering this funding?

The funding is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What type of award mechanism is being used?

This opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC expects to have substantial involvement in the work (for example, providing technical guidance, collaborating on planning, and supporting performance monitoring).

What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?

The central purpose is to build capacity within the Government of Suriname to strengthen a coordinated national HIV response. The focus is on enabling Suriname to more fully implement its national strategy to scale up HIV prevention services, improve HIV-related strategic information (data systems and use), and strengthen laboratory programs and related support functions.

What country is the work focused on?

The work is focused on Suriname.

How does PEPFAR relate to this opportunity?

This cooperative agreement is aligned with the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and is listed under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS), indicating it supports broader PEPFAR objectives related to HIV/AIDS programming.

What program areas does the announcement emphasize?

The announcement emphasizes three connected program areas: HIV prevention, strategic information, and laboratory programs. It also mentions related support activities needed to make these pillars function together as part of a coordinated national response.

What kinds of HIV prevention activities are included?

The notice frames HIV prevention support as strengthening program planning and implementation capacity for prevention interventions. It does not provide a full list of specific interventions, but it clearly positions prevention as one of the core capacity-building pillars.

What does "strategic information" mean in this announcement?

Strategic information refers to strengthening HIV surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, data systems, reporting, and the ability to translate data into program decisions so that HIV programming is guided by timely and higher-quality information.

What laboratory-related improvements are included?

The announcement describes strengthening laboratory capacity, quality systems, testing services, and the lab support needed for HIV prevention and broader HIV programming. The intent is to improve laboratory systems as part of an effective national HIV response.

Why is the Ministry of Health important in this opportunity?

The Ministry of Health is formally responsible for coordinating the health sector response to HIV in Suriname. The announcement emphasizes that work should be carried out through and alongside the Ministry so improvements are embedded in national systems rather than remaining external add-ons.

Is the goal to fund short-term projects or longer-term system capacity?

The opportunity is designed to help Suriname move away from isolated or project-based activities and toward a more coordinated, government-led response that can be expanded and sustained over time. The emphasis is on system-level capacity building.

How many awards were expected?

The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).

What was the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?

The estimated total funding amount listed was $1,250,000.

What was the award ceiling and award floor?

The award ceiling was listed as $250,000, and the award floor was $0.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No. The notice stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

What funding category does this opportunity fall under?

The funding activity category is health.

What is CFDA 93.067 and why does it matter here?

CFDA 93.067 is labeled "Global AIDS." This opportunity is aligned with that program area, which situates the cooperative agreement within U.S. global HIV/AIDS efforts and PEPFAR-related objectives.

Was this a competitive request for applications (RFA)?

No. The eligibility section explicitly stated it was not a request for applications. It functioned as a public notice of CDC's intent to fund the described project activities without full and open competition.

What does "without full and open competition" mean in this context?

Based on the notice description, it means CDC publicly posted its intent to support the described project activities but did not run it as a standard open competition inviting broad applications from all potential applicants.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2012, and it closed on March 26, 2012.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date listed was April 25, 2012.

What is the practical focus of the supported work?

In practical terms, the supported work is meant to strengthen coordinated national implementation across HIV prevention, strategic information, and laboratory systems, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, so that activities are integrated into government-led systems and can be scaled and sustained.

Does the notice provide a detailed list of specific activities to be funded?

No. While it describes the major program areas and the overall capacity-building intent, it does not list every specific activity. It frames the goal as strengthening coordinated national implementation across key pillars and the supporting functions needed to make them work together.

What role would CDC typically play under a cooperative agreement like this?

The notice indicates CDC would typically have substantial involvement, such as providing technical guidance, collaborating on planning, and supporting performance monitoring.

What is the overarching outcome this opportunity is trying to enable?

The overarching outcome is a more coordinated, government-led HIV response in Suriname that is capable of scaling up prevention services, improving the quality and use of HIV data for decision-making, and strengthening laboratory services and quality systems needed for effective HIV programming.

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