Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA PS 15 002
Apply for RFA PS 15 002
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mobile Messaging Intervention to Present New HIV Prevention" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.941 HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 29, 2015 and posted on Dec 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 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).
- Eligibility Category State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Governments Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government U.S. Territory or Possession Other Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith based or Community based Organizations Regional Organizations Bona Fide Agents a Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by 16 of 41 Bona Fide Agents 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. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) FFRDCs are operated, managed, and/or administered by a university or consortium of universities, other not for profit or nonprofit organization, or an industrial firm, as an autonomous organization or as an identifiable separate operating unit of a parent organization. A FFRDC meets some special long term research or development need which cannot be met as effectively by an agencys existing in house or contractor resources. FFRDCs enable agencies to use private sector resources to accomplish tasks that are integral to the mission and operation of the sponsoring agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Mobile Messaging Intervention to Present New HIV Prevention" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA PS 15 002) was a discretionary, health-focused funding announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its core purpose was to support the development and testing of an HIV prevention intervention delivered through mobile messaging platforms, such as text messaging and smartphone apps. The intervention was intended specifically for sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), defined in the announcement as men who had sex with another man within the prior 12 months. In practical terms, the CDC was looking for a program that could reach this priority population through tools they already use every day and then evaluate whether the approach meaningfully improves HIV prevention behaviors and outcomes.
This opportunity used a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, which typically means the CDC expected to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. Cooperative agreements often include ongoing collaboration, technical input, and coordination with the agency around implementation and evaluation, reflecting that the CDC wanted not just a promising idea but a structured intervention that could be rigorously tested and potentially inform broader public health practice.
Funding for the program was sizable. The estimated total funding amount was $3.8 million, and the CDC anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). Individual award amounts were expected to fall within a narrow band, with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $600,000, indicating the agency had a fairly defined expectation for the scale and scope of work that one recipient would carry out. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was broad and inclusive, spanning many types of organizations that might be capable of designing, deploying, and evaluating a technology-based HIV prevention intervention. Eligible applicants included state, county, and city governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (and other nonprofits); for-profit organizations (including small businesses); federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; U.S. territories and possessions; and eligible federal agencies. The announcement also encouraged applications from specific categories of higher education institutions that are often underrepresented in federal funding, including Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. The eligibility language also addressed bona fide agents applying on behalf of state or local governments, requiring documentation of that status, and included Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), reflecting an intent to allow a wide range of research and implementation entities to compete.
Key timing details show this was a time-limited, archived opportunity from the mid-2010s. The opportunity was posted on December 12, 2014, created on January 29, 2015, and had an original and current closing date of March 16, 2015. It was archived on April 15, 2015. The associated CFDA number listed was 93.941, under HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects, which aligns with the announcement's emphasis on intervention development, demonstration, and evaluation rather than basic science.
Overall, the grant can be understood as a CDC investment in modern, scalable HIV prevention strategies aimed at MSM, using mobile communication as the delivery channel. The emphasis on both development and testing implies the CDC wanted applicants to build an intervention that is operationally realistic, culturally and behaviorally appropriate for the intended audience, and supported by evaluation methods capable of determining whether the mobile messaging approach improves prevention-related behaviors, engagement, or other relevant outcomes.
For applicant support, the announcement listed contact information for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically: PGO TIMS at (770) 488-2700.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Mobile Messaging Intervention to Present New HIV Prevention" and the Funding Opportunity Number is RFA PS 15 002.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What was the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose was to support the development and testing of an HIV prevention intervention delivered through mobile messaging platforms (for example, text messaging and smartphone apps), and to evaluate whether the approach improves HIV prevention behaviors and outcomes.
What type of intervention was the CDC looking to fund?
The CDC was looking for an HIV prevention program delivered via mobile messaging tools people use in daily life, such as SMS/text messaging and smartphone apps, with a strong emphasis on both building the intervention and testing it through evaluation.
Who was the intended priority population for the intervention?
The intervention was intended specifically for sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM).
How did the announcement define MSM for this opportunity?
MSM were defined as men who had sex with another man within the prior 12 months.
What funding instrument was used (grant, contract, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
This opportunity used a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument.
What does it mean that this was a Cooperative Agreement?
In this context, it indicates the CDC expected to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. Cooperative agreements often involve ongoing collaboration, technical input, and coordination with the agency around implementation and evaluation.
How much total funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $3.8 million.
How many awards did the CDC expect to make?
The CDC anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual award amounts were expected to be between an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $600,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Eligible applicants included state, county, and city governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (and other nonprofits); for-profit organizations (including small businesses); federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; U.S. territories and possessions; and eligible federal agencies.
Were for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, were listed as eligible applicants.
Were tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations were eligible.
Were colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were eligible.
Did the announcement encourage applications from specific types of higher education institutions?
Yes. It encouraged applications from Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Could a bona fide agent apply on behalf of a state or local government?
Yes. The eligibility language addressed bona fide agents applying on behalf of state or local governments and required documentation of that status.
Were Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility language included Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
What platforms or channels were specifically mentioned for delivering the intervention?
Mobile messaging platforms were the focus, specifically including text messaging and smartphone apps.
Did the opportunity focus more on basic science or on demonstration/evaluation?
It aligned with intervention development, demonstration, and evaluation (rather than basic science), emphasizing an operational intervention that could be rigorously tested.
What CFDA number was associated with this funding opportunity?
The associated CFDA number listed was 93.941, under HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on December 12, 2014. The closing date (original and current) was March 16, 2015.
Was this a current opportunity or an archived one?
This was a time-limited, archived opportunity from the mid-2010s. It was archived on April 15, 2015.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity record was created on January 29, 2015.
What kind of outcomes was the CDC trying to influence through this project?
Based on the announcement description, the CDC was seeking an intervention that could meaningfully improve HIV prevention behaviors and outcomes, with evaluation methods capable of determining whether the mobile messaging approach improved prevention-related behaviors, engagement, or other relevant outcomes.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the listing provided: PGO TIMS at (770) 488-2700.
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