Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS11 1118
Apply for CDC RFA PS11 1118
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Initiatives to Educate State Officials and Policy Makers about Priority Public Health Issues Related to the Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.977 Preventive Health ServicesSexually Transmitted Diseases Control Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 29, 2011 and posted on Mar 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $420,000.00 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: Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) For profit organizations (other than small business) 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) entity Other (specify) 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 CDC funding opportunity CDC RFA PS11-1118, titled "Initiatives to Educate State Officials and Policy Makers about Priority Public Health Issues Related to the Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)," is a discretionary cooperative agreement designed to strengthen how state-level leaders understand and respond to major public health concerns. The core goal is not direct clinical service delivery, but education: helping Governors, legislators, and other state policy makers get accurate, comprehensive, and timely public health information so they can make better-informed decisions that protect population health. The program emphasizes practical policy education that can be delivered through targeted meetings, workshops, conferences, written or digital educational materials, and other communication channels tailored to decision-makers.
The content focus is on current and emerging issues in STD and HIV/AIDS prevention and control, with special attention to the real-world policy and legislative barriers that can slow progress in states. In other words, the funded work is meant to translate public health evidence into policy-relevant guidance, highlight what is changing in the epidemic, and clarify what actions states can take to reduce transmission, improve prevention, and support effective control strategies. The announcement also allows the scope to expand beyond STD/HIV to include adolescent and school health and reproductive health topics that states are dealing with, again explicitly including the policy and legislative obstacles that may affect outcomes in those areas. This signals an interest in the intersection between health data, public health practice, and the laws, regulations, and political constraints that shape what states can realistically implement.
Structurally, this opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, which generally means the CDC expects to be more involved than it would be under a typical grant, often through collaboration, technical input, and ongoing communication during implementation. The activity category is health, and the CFDA listing included is 93.977 (Preventive Health Services - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Grants). The CDC anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), suggesting the agency intended to support one primary organization to lead and coordinate the education effort at scale rather than multiple smaller awards.
Funding levels were relatively modest but targeted: the estimated total program funding was $420,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and no stated award floor. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants that may not have flexible funds to contribute. The opportunity was posted on March 29, 2011, with an original and final closing date of June 1, 2011, and it was archived on July 1, 2011, indicating it was a time-limited competition from that year.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations that could plausibly conduct policy education and convening work. Eligible applicants included state and local governments and their political subdivisions, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities (including tribal epidemiology centers, Alaska Native health corporations, and urban Indian health organizations), and U.S. territories and affiliated jurisdictions. The eligibility list also extended to nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, research institutions, and for-profit organizations (including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses). The announcement also referenced the possibility of non-U.S. entities applying, which is unusual for many CDC policy-focused opportunities but was explicitly listed here.
A notable administrative feature is the option for a "Bona Fide Agent" to apply on behalf of a state or local government. This matters when a state designates another organization to submit and manage the application instead of the state applying directly. To use that pathway, the applicant had to provide a legal, binding agreement from the relevant government documenting the bona fide agent status, submitted as an attachment through grants.gov. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) was provided as the contact point, with a phone number for support.
Taken together, the grant was aimed at improving the policy environment for STD and HIV prevention by ensuring that the people writing laws, allocating budgets, and shaping public programs have clear, up-to-date public health information and understand the implications of different policy choices. The strongest applications for a program like this would typically be those that demonstrate a credible ability to reach state decision-makers, convene the right audiences, develop high-quality educational content, and address policy and legislative barriers in a way that is grounded in public health evidence and responsive to what states are currently facing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is CDC RFA PS11-1118?
CDC RFA PS11-1118 is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement titled "Initiatives to Educate State Officials and Policy Makers about Priority Public Health Issues Related to the Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)." It focuses on improving how state-level leaders understand and respond to key public health issues through education and policy-relevant information.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to educate Governors, legislators, and other state policy makers with accurate, comprehensive, and timely public health information so they can make better-informed policy and budget decisions that protect population health. The emphasis is on education and policy translation rather than direct clinical service delivery.
Is this funding meant to support direct clinical services?
No. The core goal is not direct clinical service delivery. The work is centered on education and communication efforts that help state decision-makers understand STD and HIV/AIDS prevention and control issues and the policy choices available to them.
What topics are expected to be covered under the program?
The central content focus is current and emerging issues in STD and HIV/AIDS prevention and control, including the real-world policy and legislative barriers that can slow progress in states. The scope may also expand to include adolescent and school health and reproductive health topics, particularly where policy and legislative obstacles affect outcomes.
What kinds of activities does CDC expect applicants to carry out?
The opportunity emphasizes practical policy education for decision-makers. Examples of supported activities include targeted meetings, workshops, conferences, written or digital educational materials, and other communication channels tailored to state officials and policy makers.
Who is the intended audience for the educational efforts?
The primary audience is state-level leadership and decision-makers, including Governors, legislators, and other state policy makers who influence laws, regulations, budgets, and public program priorities.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that CDC expects to be more involved than under a typical grant. This can include collaboration, technical input, and ongoing communication during implementation.
How many awards did CDC expect to make?
CDC anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), meaning one primary organization would be funded to lead and coordinate the education effort.
How much funding was available for this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding was $420,000. The award ceiling was $250,000, and there was no stated award floor.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing included is 93.977, titled "Preventive Health Services - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Grants."
What is the activity category for this program?
The activity category is health.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 29, 2011. The original and final closing date was June 1, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It was archived on July 1, 2011, indicating it was a time-limited competition from that year.
Which types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included state and local governments and their political subdivisions; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal entities (including tribal epidemiology centers, Alaska Native health corporations, and urban Indian health organizations); and U.S. territories and affiliated jurisdictions. It also included nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, research institutions, and for-profit organizations (including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses).
Were non-U.S. entities allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement referenced the possibility of non-U.S. entities applying, which was explicitly listed for this opportunity.
What is a "Bona Fide Agent" and how does it apply to this grant?
A "Bona Fide Agent" is an organization that applies on behalf of a state or local government when that government designates another entity to submit and manage the application instead of applying directly. This option was explicitly noted as part of the administrative approach for this opportunity.
What documentation was required for a Bona Fide Agent application?
The applicant had to provide a legal, binding agreement from the relevant government documenting the bona fide agent status. This documentation needed to be submitted as an attachment through grants.gov.
What kinds of issues are emphasized beyond scientific information?
The program emphasizes the policy and legislative barriers that can affect STD and HIV prevention and control (and potentially adolescent/school health and reproductive health topics). The goal is to translate public health evidence into policy-relevant guidance while addressing real constraints states face in law, regulation, and politics.
What would a strong applicant typically be able to demonstrate for a program like this?
Based on the stated intent of the announcement, strong applicants would typically demonstrate the ability to reach state decision-makers, convene the right audiences, produce high-quality educational content, and address policy and legislative barriers using public health evidence and timely information responsive to current state needs.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
The CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) was provided as the contact point for support, including a phone number, for applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement.
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