Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS10 1008
Apply for CDC RFA PS10 1008
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Strengthening and Sustaining a Centrally Coordinated National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in the United Republic of Tanzania (mainland) 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 Jan 7, 2010 and posted on Jan 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 9, 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 $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) is the only institution mandated by the Government of Tanzania (Mainland) to carry out blood transfusion services in the country. It was established in the year 2004 with the goal of ensuring safe and sufficient blood supplies for the country. Previously blood was obtained solely from family replacement donors at fragmented hospital based transfusion units that lacked a standardization of procedures. The policy guidelines on blood transfusion (2006) recommended a shift from hospital based transfusion services to a centralized system which would later be semi autonomous and independent. This system ensures standardization with improved quality of blood supplies and thus less transmission of HIV and other STIs. It also ensures that the same standard operating procedures (SOPs) are used nationally in the various blood transfusion centers. It is therefore necessary for this work to be coordinated by NBTS under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (CDC RFA PS10-1008) is a PEPFAR-supported cooperative agreement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aimed at strengthening and sustaining Tanzania mainland's National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The core purpose is to help the NBTS provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products to health facilities across the country, with the broader public health goal of reducing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (and other transfusion-transmitted infections) through safer, more standardized blood collection and transfusion practices.
The announcement is positioned around the national shift Tanzania made away from fragmented, hospital-based transfusion units that historically depended heavily on family replacement donors. That earlier approach is described as lacking standardization and consistent procedures, which can create gaps in quality management and increase transfusion risks. In response, national policy guidelines on blood transfusion issued in 2006 recommended moving toward a centrally coordinated blood transfusion system that could later become semi-autonomous and independent. The grant opportunity supports that transition by reinforcing a single, coordinated national system where standardized operating procedures are applied consistently across multiple blood transfusion centers, improving quality assurance and patient safety nationwide.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it is essentially designed to support the government-mandated national entity responsible for blood services. Eligibility is narrowly defined because the NBTS is identified as the only institution authorized by the Government of Tanzania (Mainland) to carry out blood transfusion services. The NBTS was established in 2004 specifically to ensure the country has safe and sufficient blood supplies, so the award structure aligns with strengthening the existing national architecture rather than creating parallel systems. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically indicates substantial involvement by CDC during implementation (for example, through technical collaboration, ongoing coordination, and performance monitoring) rather than a hands-off grant model.
In terms of scale and timing, the total estimated funding is listed as USD 25,000,000, with an expectation of a single award. The program is tied to CFDA number 93.067 (Global AIDS), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted and created on January 7, 2010, with an original and current closing date of March 9, 2010, and an archive date of April 8, 2010. While the award ceiling and floor are both shown as 0 in the summary data (often meaning the specific amount is determined through the cooperative agreement negotiation and budgeting process rather than stated as a fixed range in the synopsis), the estimated total amount signals a large national-level investment.
Overall, the opportunity focuses on reinforcing a centralized, standardized national blood program led by NBTS to ensure reliable access to safe blood and blood products across Tanzania's health system. The underlying logic is that central coordination improves consistency in screening, collection, processing, storage, distribution, and adherence to nationally uniform SOPs, which in turn improves quality and reduces the risk of transfusion-related infections, supporting PEPFAR and broader health system goals. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is PGO TIMS Grants at 770-488-2700 with a general email address referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The opportunity is CDC RFA PS10-1008, a PEPFAR-supported cooperative agreement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on strengthening and sustaining Tanzania mainland's National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS).
Who is the funder for this opportunity?
The funder is the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the funding is supported by PEPFAR.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The core purpose is to help the NBTS provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products to health facilities across Tanzania, with a broader public health goal of reducing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (and other transfusion-transmitted infections) through safer and more standardized blood collection and transfusion practices.
What public health problem is this opportunity trying to address?
The opportunity is aimed at reducing transfusion-related risks, including transmission of HIV and other transfusion-transmitted infections, by improving the safety, consistency, and standardization of blood collection and transfusion practices nationwide.
What national system does this funding support?
This funding supports Tanzania mainland's National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, reinforcing a single, coordinated national blood transfusion system.
Why is the opportunity focused on a centralized national blood system?
The announcement describes a shift away from fragmented, hospital-based transfusion units that depended heavily on family replacement donors and lacked consistent standardization. Central coordination is positioned as a way to ensure standardized operating procedures are applied consistently across multiple blood transfusion centers, improving quality assurance and patient safety nationwide.
What policy shift in Tanzania does the opportunity reference?
It references national policy guidelines on blood transfusion issued in 2006 that recommended moving toward a centrally coordinated blood transfusion system that could later become semi-autonomous and independent.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly defined. The NBTS is identified as the only institution authorized by the Government of Tanzania (Mainland) to carry out blood transfusion services, and the opportunity is designed to support that government-mandated national entity.
Is this opportunity intended to create new or parallel blood service systems?
No. The opportunity is framed around strengthening the existing national architecture (the NBTS) rather than creating parallel systems.
What type of award mechanism is used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for CDC involvement?
It typically indicates substantial involvement by CDC during implementation, such as technical collaboration, ongoing coordination, and performance monitoring, rather than a hands-off grant model.
Is this discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding is USD 25,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program is tied to CFDA number 93.067 (Global AIDS).
Why do the award ceiling and floor show as 0?
The summary data lists the award ceiling and floor as 0, which can indicate the specific amount is determined through cooperative agreement negotiation and budgeting rather than being stated as a fixed range in the synopsis. The estimated total amount (USD 25,000,000) still signals a large national-level investment.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 7, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is March 9, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 8, 2010.
What activities or system elements does the opportunity emphasize strengthening?
It emphasizes reinforcing a centralized, standardized national blood program, including consistent screening, collection, processing, storage, and distribution, along with adherence to nationally uniform standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve quality and reduce transfusion-related infection risks.
Which geographic area is the program focused on?
The focus is on Tanzania mainland's national blood transfusion system.
Who is the listed point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is PGO TIMS Grants at 770-488-2700, with a general email address referenced in the notice.
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