Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS09 976

  • 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 National Health Laboratory Services in the United Republic of Tanzania under the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief" 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 Mar 30, 2009 and posted on Mar 30, 2009.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2009 Applications are due by 500pm Eastern on closing date. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,250,000.00 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).
  • Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW)
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Opportunity Summary:

This funding opportunity, CDC RFA PS09 976, is a discretionary cooperative agreement published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through its Procurement and Grants Office under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). It focuses on the United Republic of Tanzania (mainland) and is designed to support national-level coordination, oversight, and strengthening of health laboratory services as part of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare's broader response to the HIV epidemic. The activity falls under the health category and aligns with CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS), signaling that the work is intended to reinforce systems that enable effective HIV prevention, care, and treatment by improving laboratory capacity and performance.

The announcement indicates that the program will support approximately one award, with an anticipated award ceiling of 1,250,000 and a floor of 500,000. While the notice mentions approximately 1,250,000 available for the expected single award, the overall estimated total funding listed is 6,250,000, which typically suggests a larger projected amount across the full project period (for example, multiple budget years) even though only one cooperative agreement is expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on the recipient and emphasizes that the primary expectation is programmatic performance and measurable progress rather than co-financing.

Eligibility for this specific opportunity is narrowly defined. The eligible applicant is the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), meaning the award is essentially intended for Tanzania's health ministry rather than open competition among universities, non-profits, or other organizations. The "Others (see text field...)" category in the listing is clarified by the eligibility information itself, which explicitly identifies MOHSW as the eligible entity. In practical terms, that means the award is structured to directly strengthen national systems through the government body responsible for health policy, oversight, and implementation, rather than through an external implementer.

Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, CDC is expected to have substantial involvement in the funded activities compared with a standard grant. Cooperative agreements typically include ongoing technical collaboration, shared planning, performance monitoring, and coordination between CDC and the recipient. For a program centered on strengthening national health laboratory services, that often implies CDC support around quality systems, laboratory networks, strategic planning, training approaches, monitoring and evaluation, and alignment with international standards that are important for HIV-related diagnostics and broader public health laboratory functions.

Key dates in the announcement show it was posted and created on March 30, 2009, with an original and current closing date of May 28, 2009. Applications were due by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on the closing date. The estimated funding date was stated as prior to September 30, 2009, indicating CDC planned to make the award before the end of the U.S. federal fiscal year. The opportunity later archived on June 27, 2009, which generally means the application window closed and the listing was no longer active for new submissions.

For applicants and stakeholders trying to locate the full requirements, the listing points to Grants.gov as the source for complete program details, including the specific work plan expectations, reporting requirements, and any detailed technical priorities CDC expected the recipient to address. A contact route is also provided for access issues: PGO TIMS at 770-488-2700, with a general email referenced but not fully printed in the source text provided.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): CDC RFA PS09-976 (Tanzania Laboratory Services Strengthening)

1) What is the funding opportunity number and title?

The opportunity is identified as CDC RFA PS09-976. It is a discretionary cooperative agreement published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through its Procurement and Grants Office under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

2) Which agency is offering this opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issued through the CDC Procurement and Grants Office.

3) What type of funding instrument is this?

This opportunity is a cooperative agreement. That typically means CDC is expected to have substantial involvement in the funded activities (for example, technical collaboration, shared planning, coordination, and performance monitoring), compared with a standard grant.

4) What is the program focus or purpose of this cooperative agreement?

The purpose is to support national-level coordination, oversight, and strengthening of health laboratory services as part of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare's broader response to the HIV epidemic. The intent is to reinforce systems that enable effective HIV prevention, care, and treatment by improving laboratory capacity and performance.

5) What country or geographic area does the opportunity focus on?

The opportunity focuses on the United Republic of Tanzania (mainland).

6) What sector or category does this opportunity fall under?

The activity falls under the health category and is aligned with CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS).

7) What does CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS) indicate about the work?

Based on the listing, CFDA 93.067 signals that the work is intended to support global HIV-related efforts by strengthening systems that enable effective HIV prevention, care, and treatment, including laboratory capacity and performance improvements.

8) How many awards did CDC anticipate making?

The announcement indicates CDC expected to support approximately one award.

9) What are the anticipated award ceiling and floor?

The anticipated award ceiling is 1,250,000 and the floor is 500,000.

10) How much funding was expected to be available?

The notice mentions approximately 1,250,000 available for the expected single award. The overall estimated total funding listed is 6,250,000, which typically suggests a larger projected amount across the full project period (for example, multiple budget years), even though only one cooperative agreement is expected.

11) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

12) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is narrowly defined. The eligible applicant identified in the listing is the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW). This means the opportunity is not open competition for universities, non-profits, or other organizations.

13) The listing mentions "Others" under eligibility. What does that mean here?

The listing includes an "Others (see text field...)" category, but the eligibility information clarifies that the eligible entity is MOHSW. In practice, the award is intended for Tanzania's health ministry as the applicant.

14) Why is the award structured for the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare?

Based on the description, the award is designed to strengthen national systems through the government body responsible for health policy, oversight, and implementation, rather than through an external implementing organization.

15) What does CDC involvement look like in a cooperative agreement like this?

The description notes that cooperative agreements typically include ongoing technical collaboration, shared planning, performance monitoring, and coordination between CDC and the recipient. For laboratory systems strengthening, this often implies CDC support related to quality systems, laboratory networks, strategic planning, training approaches, monitoring and evaluation, and alignment with international standards important for HIV diagnostics and broader public health laboratory functions.

16) When was the opportunity posted and created?

The announcement was posted and created on March 30, 2009.

17) What was the application closing date?

The original and current closing date listed was May 28, 2009.

18) What time were applications due on the closing date?

Applications were due by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on the closing date.

19) When did CDC expect to make the award?

The estimated funding date was stated as prior to September 30, 2009.

20) What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?

The opportunity archived on June 27, 2009. This generally indicates the application window had closed and the listing was no longer active for new submissions.

21) Where can someone find the complete program requirements?

The listing points to Grants.gov as the source for complete program details, including the specific work plan expectations, reporting requirements, and any detailed technical priorities CDC expected the recipient to address.

22) Who should be contacted for access issues or assistance related to the listing?

The listing provides a contact route for access issues: PGO TIMS at 770-488-2700. A general email is referenced but is not fully printed in the provided text.

23) Is this opportunity part of PEPFAR?

Yes. The opportunity is described as being published under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

24) What level of laboratory system strengthening is emphasized?

The description emphasizes national-level coordination, oversight, and strengthening of health laboratory services in Tanzania (mainland), supporting the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare's broader HIV response.

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