Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA CE 14 003
Apply for RFA CE 14 003
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention Evaluation of Increased Nighttime Enforcement of Seatbelt Use" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.136 Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 3, 2014 and posted on Dec 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 19, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education.
- Faith based or Community based Organizations Regional Organizations Bona Fide Agents Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
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Opportunity Summary:
The CDC funding opportunity titled "Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention Evaluation of Increased Nighttime Enforcement of Seatbelt Use" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA CE 14 003) was a discretionary research grant offered as a cooperative agreement in the health category under CFDA 93.136 (Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs). Its central goal was to generate solid evidence on whether substantially ramping up seatbelt enforcement during nighttime hours, paired with strong, targeted public messaging and active community involvement, can measurably increase nighttime seatbelt use and reduce crash-related injuries and deaths. The focus on nighttime is important because seatbelt use tends to be lower after dark and serious crashes are more common at night due to factors like impaired driving, fatigue, and higher speeds, meaning enforcement changes during these hours could have an outsized public health impact.
The program was structured to support one of two project types. The first option was program development: designing an enhanced nighttime enforcement approach, piloting it in a real-world setting, and conducting a pilot evaluation to assess whether it is being implemented as intended and whether early outcomes suggest it is effective. The second option was evaluation of an existing program: studying a nighttime seatbelt enforcement strategy that had already been put in place by a state or local jurisdiction, and evaluating its impact. In both cases, the intent was not simply to fund enforcement activity for its own sake, but to fund rigorous evaluation that could clarify what works, under what conditions, and with what measurable effects on behavior (nighttime seatbelt use) and health outcomes (morbidity and mortality from motor vehicle crashes).
A key feature of the opportunity was the combination of enforcement with publicity and community engagement. The CDC was specifically interested in interventions where increased enforcement is not happening quietly in the background, but is supported by a visible, well-targeted communications strategy that alerts the public to heightened nighttime seatbelt enforcement and reinforces the expectation of compliance. Community involvement was also emphasized, pointing to approaches that build local buy-in and credibility, potentially through partnerships with community organizations, local coalitions, or stakeholder groups that can help tailor messaging, improve reach, and strengthen the perceived legitimacy of the effort. This mix reflects the broader evidence base in traffic safety suggesting that high-visibility enforcement, when paired with publicity, can increase perceived risk of enforcement and shift behavior more effectively than enforcement alone.
Financially, the CDC anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1.2 million. The award ceiling was listed as $400,000 (with no stated award floor), and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for participation by jurisdictions or organizations that may not have additional funds available to contribute. Because the mechanism was a cooperative agreement, applicants could generally expect a more collaborative relationship with the CDC than with a standard grant, often involving technical assistance, coordination, or ongoing involvement from the agency consistent with cooperative agreement terms.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of public and private entities that could plausibly design or evaluate traffic safety interventions. Eligible applicants included state, county, city/township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities when specified), for-profit organizations (including other than small businesses), small businesses, and Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other tribal organizations). The announcement also explicitly indicated that faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, bona fide agents, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) were included as eligible (or otherwise allowable) applicants/participants per the eligibility clarification text. This breadth suggests the CDC was open to a variety of implementation-evaluation partnerships, such as a state highway safety office partnering with a university evaluation team, or a municipality collaborating with a research organization to study an existing enforcement and media campaign.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on December 19, 2013, with a closing date of March 19, 2014, and it was archived on April 18, 2014. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO), Technical Information Management Section (TIMS), with a phone contact provided (770-488-2700). The listing also noted that the additional information link shown was not active and that applicants would need to access the full announcement through the page interface.
Overall, this grant opportunity was designed to help the field move beyond general assumptions that "more enforcement helps" by producing evaluation-grade evidence on a very specific strategy: intensified nighttime seatbelt enforcement, delivered in a high-visibility way, supported by targeted communications, and grounded in community participation, with outcomes tied directly to behavior change and crash injury and fatality impacts.
FAQs: Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention Evaluation of Increased Nighttime Enforcement of Seatbelt Use (RFA CE 14 003)
What is the name of this CDC funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention Evaluation of Increased Nighttime Enforcement of Seatbelt Use."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA CE 14 003.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
It was offered as a discretionary research grant using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What program area or category does this opportunity fall under?
It was listed in the health category.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 93.136, "Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs."
What is the central goal of the funding opportunity?
The goal was to generate solid evidence on whether substantially increasing seatbelt enforcement during nighttime hours, paired with targeted public messaging and community involvement, can increase nighttime seatbelt use and reduce crash-related injuries and deaths.
Why does the opportunity focus specifically on nighttime seatbelt enforcement?
The focus on nighttime reflects that seatbelt use tends to be lower after dark and serious crashes are more common at night due to factors such as impaired driving, fatigue, and higher speeds. Because of these conditions, changes in enforcement during nighttime hours could have an outsized public health impact.
Is the funding intended to pay for enforcement activity itself?
The intent was not to fund enforcement for its own sake, but to fund rigorous evaluation to clarify what works, under what conditions, and with measurable effects on behavior (nighttime seatbelt use) and health outcomes (morbidity and mortality from crashes).
What kinds of projects were supported under this opportunity?
The program supported one of two project types: (1) program development (designing an enhanced nighttime enforcement approach, piloting it, and conducting a pilot evaluation), or (2) evaluation of an existing program (evaluating a nighttime seatbelt enforcement strategy already implemented by a state or local jurisdiction).
What does "program development" mean in this context?
Program development refers to designing an enhanced nighttime enforcement approach, piloting it in a real-world setting, and performing a pilot evaluation to assess whether the program is being implemented as intended and whether early outcomes suggest it is effective.
What does "evaluation of an existing program" mean in this context?
It means studying and evaluating a nighttime seatbelt enforcement strategy that had already been implemented by a state or local jurisdiction, with the goal of assessing its impact.
What outcomes was CDC trying to measure through these evaluations?
The opportunity emphasized outcomes tied to behavior change (nighttime seatbelt use) and health outcomes (morbidity and mortality from motor vehicle crashes).
What is meant by "high-visibility enforcement" in the description?
Based on the description, the CDC was interested in increased enforcement that is not conducted quietly, but is made visible and supported by a communications strategy that alerts the public to heightened nighttime seatbelt enforcement and reinforces expectations of compliance.
How important are communications and publicity to this opportunity?
They were a key feature. The CDC specifically highlighted strong, targeted public messaging to accompany increased nighttime enforcement, consistent with broader traffic safety evidence suggesting that enforcement paired with publicity can influence behavior more effectively than enforcement alone.
What role does community involvement play in the funded work?
Community involvement was emphasized as a way to build local buy-in and credibility, potentially through partnerships with community organizations, local coalitions, or stakeholder groups that can tailor messaging, improve reach, and strengthen perceived legitimacy.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
The CDC anticipated making a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1.2 million.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was listed as $400,000.
Was there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor was stated.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement mechanism generally implies a more collaborative relationship with CDC than a standard grant, often involving technical assistance, coordination, or ongoing involvement from the agency consistent with cooperative agreement terms.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: state governments; county governments; city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations (including other than small businesses); small businesses; and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other tribal organizations).
Were faith-based and community-based organizations included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility clarification text indicated that faith-based and community-based organizations were included as eligible (or otherwise allowable) applicants/participants.
Were regional organizations and bona fide agents included?
Yes. The announcement text indicated regional organizations and bona fide agents were included as eligible (or otherwise allowable) applicants/participants.
Were Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) included?
Yes. The eligibility clarification text indicated that FFRDCs were included as eligible (or otherwise allowable) applicants/participants.
Is this opportunity designed for partnerships (for example, between enforcement agencies and evaluators)?
The description suggests CDC was open to implementation-evaluation partnerships, such as a state highway safety office partnering with a university evaluation team, or a municipality collaborating with a research organization to evaluate an existing enforcement and media campaign.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 19, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was March 19, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on April 18, 2014.
How could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO), Technical Information Management Section (TIMS).
What contact phone number was provided for assistance?
The phone contact provided was 770-488-2700.
Was the "additional information" link active in the listing?
No. The listing noted the additional information link shown was not active and that applicants would need to access the full announcement through the page interface.
What was CDC ultimately trying to add to the evidence base with this opportunity?
The opportunity was designed to move beyond general assumptions that increased enforcement helps by producing evaluation-grade evidence focused on a specific strategy: intensified nighttime seatbelt enforcement delivered in a high-visibility way, supported by targeted communications, grounded in community participation, and assessed using measurable behavior and health outcomes.
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