Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA DP13 1309

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "International TNM and Capacity Building" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.283 Centers for Disease Control and PreventionInvestigations and Technical Assistance.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2013 and posted on Apr 30, 2013.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2013 Letter of Intent Deadline Date May 20, 2013 Application Deadline Date July 11, 2013, 1159pm U.S. Eastern Standard Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $875,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 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).
  • Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below Non domestic (non U.S.) entity Eligibility is limited to non domestic foreign institutions with the ability to facilitate greater collaboration between the United States, European Registries and registries from other countries on developing common terminology for cancer staging and support cancer prevention and control programs in low resource settings.
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Opportunity Summary:

International TNM and Capacity Building (CDC RFA DP13-1309) is a CDC cooperative agreement designed to strengthen how cancers are staged and reported worldwide, so that cancer data can be compared more accurately across countries and used more effectively for planning. The central goal is to improve the quality and consistency of cancer staging, with a strong emphasis on common terminology and alignment with international standards. By making staging more accurate and comparable, the program aims to support better decision-making in cancer prevention and control, especially in settings where resources are limited and screening and treatment strategies need to be tailored to what is realistically available.

The funding announcement targets three connected areas of cancer prevention and control: cancer surveillance, capacity building, and cervical cancer control planning. In practice, these areas are organized into two distinct program components with separate objectives and timelines, reflecting that some activities focus on building core surveillance and staging infrastructure while others focus more specifically on planning for cervical cancer control. The surveillance and staging work is meant to improve the underlying data systems and standard-setting linkages that allow registries to code, classify, and compare cancer stage in a consistent way. The capacity-building work focuses on developing skills, tools, and practical approaches that help cancer programs and registries operate effectively in low-resource environments. The cervical cancer planning element is intended to help countries and programs use better data and realistic resource-based strategies to guide screening and prevention planning.

Although the focus is global, CDC explicitly frames the project as beneficial to the United States as well. A major rationale is that improved coordination between U.S. and international cancer standard setters (including European registry partners and other international registry communities) feeds back into U.S. cancer surveillance quality and comparability. The National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) is highlighted as a key U.S. beneficiary because clearer, harmonized staging terminology and improved global methods can strengthen domestic surveillance practices. The announcement also notes that low-resource settings within the U.S. including certain states, tribes, and territories can benefit from tools and lessons learned through efforts originally developed for lower-resource international contexts.

Administratively, this opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the health category by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, under CFDA 93.283 (Investigations and Technical Assistance). CDC anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding level of $875,000. The award ceiling was listed as $175,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to non-U.S. (non-domestic) foreign institutions, specifically those capable of facilitating deeper collaboration among the United States, European cancer registries, and registries in other countries to develop common staging terminology and to support cancer prevention and control programs in low-resource settings.

Key dates for the original competition were posted April 30, 2013, with a letter of intent due May 20, 2013, and applications due July 11, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. The opportunity was later archived on August 10, 2013. The program aligns with Healthy People 2020 focus areas, specifically Cancer and Tobacco, reflecting the broader public health intent to reduce cancer burden through improved surveillance, prevention planning, and system capacity rather than focusing only on clinical services. Contact for access issues was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the International TNM and Capacity Building opportunity (CDC RFA DP13-1309)?

International TNM and Capacity Building (CDC RFA DP13-1309) is a CDC cooperative agreement intended to strengthen how cancers are staged and reported worldwide. The focus is on improving the quality, consistency, and comparability of cancer staging so cancer data can be compared more accurately across countries and used more effectively for public health planning.

What is the main goal of this cooperative agreement?

The central goal is to improve the quality and consistency of cancer staging. A strong emphasis is placed on using common terminology and aligning with international standards so cancer stage information is coded and reported in a way that is comparable across different countries and registry systems.

Why does cancer staging quality and consistency matter for public health planning?

More accurate and comparable staging supports better decision-making in cancer prevention and control. When staging is standardized, cancer programs can interpret trends more reliably, compare data across regions, and plan screening and prevention strategies that fit what is realistically available, especially in settings with limited resources.

What are the main program areas covered by this funding announcement?

The announcement targets three connected areas of cancer prevention and control: cancer surveillance, capacity building, and cervical cancer control planning.

How are the activities organized within the program?

These three areas are organized into two distinct program components with separate objectives and timelines. This structure reflects that some activities are focused on building core surveillance and staging infrastructure, while other activities focus more specifically on planning for cervical cancer control.

What does the surveillance and staging component focus on?

The surveillance and staging work is intended to improve underlying data systems and strengthen linkages related to standard-setting. The goal is to help cancer registries code, classify, and compare cancer stage consistently by using shared terminology and internationally aligned staging approaches.

What does the capacity-building component focus on?

The capacity-building work focuses on developing skills, tools, and practical approaches that help cancer programs and registries operate effectively in low-resource environments.

What does the cervical cancer control planning element aim to do?

The cervical cancer planning element is intended to help countries and programs use improved data and realistic, resource-based strategies to guide screening and prevention planning.

Is this opportunity focused only on international benefits?

No. While the program is global in focus, CDC explicitly describes the work as beneficial to the United States as well, particularly through improved coordination and harmonization of staging terminology and methods.

How does this project benefit the United States?

CDC notes that better coordination between U.S. and international cancer standard setters (including European registry partners and other international registry communities) can strengthen U.S. cancer surveillance quality and comparability. The announcement also highlights that low-resource settings within the U.S., including certain states, tribes, and territories, may benefit from tools and lessons learned that were developed for lower-resource international contexts.

Which U.S. program is identified as a key beneficiary?

The National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) is highlighted as a key U.S. beneficiary, because clearer, harmonized staging terminology and improved global methods can strengthen domestic surveillance practices.

What type of funding mechanism is this?

This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the health category by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.283 (Investigations and Technical Assistance).

How many awards did CDC anticipate making?

CDC anticipated making a single award.

What was the estimated total funding level for this opportunity?

The estimated total funding level was $875,000.

What was the award ceiling?

The award ceiling was listed as $175,000.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

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

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to non-U.S. (non-domestic) foreign institutions. The eligible institutions needed to be capable of facilitating deeper collaboration among the United States, European cancer registries, and registries in other countries to develop common staging terminology and to support cancer prevention and control programs in low-resource settings.

What kind of collaboration did CDC emphasize for eligible applicants?

CDC emphasized collaboration that supports common staging terminology and deeper coordination among U.S. stakeholders, European cancer registry partners, and registry communities in other countries.

When was the opportunity originally posted?

The original posting date was April 30, 2013.

Was a letter of intent required, and when was it due?

A letter of intent was due May 20, 2013.

When were applications due?

Applications were due July 11, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.

What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?

The opportunity was later archived on August 10, 2013, indicating the original competition is no longer active as a current funding opportunity under that posting.

Which Healthy People 2020 focus areas does the program align with?

The program aligns with Healthy People 2020 focus areas, specifically Cancer and Tobacco, reflecting a broader public health approach centered on surveillance improvement, prevention planning, and system capacity.

Is this program focused on clinical services like treatment delivery?

Based on the description provided, the intent is centered on improving surveillance, planning, and capacity (including staging and reporting consistency) rather than focusing only on clinical services.

Who should be contacted for access issues related to the opportunity?

The contact for access issues was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700.

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