Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA DP12 1203
Apply for CDC RFA DP12 1203
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program" 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 9, 2012 and posted on Mar 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,125,000.00 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 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State governments (this includes the District of Columbia)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program (Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA DP12-1203) is a CDC discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to help state health departments strengthen and expand statewide stroke systems of care. The central idea is to improve the quality of stroke care across an entire state by supporting coordinated, system-level changes that cover the full continuum of stroke care, from the moment symptoms begin and emergency response is triggered, through hospital treatment, and into post-acute care and recovery. Rather than focusing only on individual hospitals or isolated clinical improvements, the program is aimed at building connected, statewide structures that consistently deliver timely, evidence-based stroke care and that can measure performance over time.
A key emphasis of the opportunity is strengthening state health departments heart disease and stroke prevention programs so they can lead and coordinate these statewide efforts. The program supports activities that drive health systems change, meaning improvements in how care is organized and delivered across EMS, hospitals, and post-hospital settings. Alongside these improvement efforts, the program also prioritizes surveillance and epidemiologic activities so states can track stroke care quality, identify gaps, monitor outcomes, and use data to guide interventions. In practical terms, this type of work typically includes developing or enhancing data systems and partnerships that allow a state to understand how quickly patients are recognized, transported, treated, and transitioned through levels of care, and then using that information to improve performance and reduce variations in care.
This initiative builds directly on the foundation established by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry, using lessons learned since the registry began to inform broader system development. While a registry is often thought of as a data collection tool, the Coverdell approach is fundamentally about using data to drive quality improvement. The grant opportunity reflects that philosophy by pairing surveillance and epidemiology with action: states are expected not only to collect and analyze information on stroke care, but also to apply findings to strengthen clinical and operational practices statewide.
The opportunity was posted March 1, 2012, with an application closing date of May 2, 2012, and an archive date of June 1, 2012. The CDC anticipated making about 13 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,125,000 and an award ceiling of $600,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The eligible applicants were state governments, including the District of Columbia, reflecting the program goal of building stroke systems of care at the state level where public health agencies can convene partners, set shared priorities, and sustain improvements across jurisdictions and healthcare networks.
For administrative and access questions related to the full announcement, the listed contact was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information and Management Section (TIMS) at pgotim@cdc.gov or 770-488-2700.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program?
The Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program is a CDC discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to help state health departments strengthen and expand statewide stroke systems of care. It is designed to improve the quality of stroke care across an entire state through coordinated, system-level changes and performance measurement over time.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA DP12-1203.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to improve statewide stroke care quality by supporting connected systems that deliver timely, evidence-based care across the full continuum of stroke care, and that can measure performance and outcomes over time.
Does the program focus on individual hospitals only?
No. The program is aimed at building connected, statewide structures rather than focusing only on individual hospitals or isolated clinical improvements. The intent is to reduce variation and improve performance across EMS, hospitals, and post-hospital settings statewide.
What parts of stroke care are included in the "full continuum" described in the opportunity?
The continuum described spans from the moment symptoms begin and emergency response is triggered, through hospital treatment, and into post-acute care and recovery.
Who is expected to lead and coordinate the work at the state level?
The opportunity emphasizes strengthening state health departments heart disease and stroke prevention programs so they can lead and coordinate statewide stroke system efforts.
What kinds of improvements does the program support?
The program supports activities that drive health systems change, meaning improvements in how stroke care is organized and delivered across EMS, hospitals, and post-hospital settings as part of a coordinated statewide system.
What role do surveillance and epidemiology play in this program?
Surveillance and epidemiologic activities are prioritized so states can track stroke care quality, identify gaps, monitor outcomes, and use data to guide interventions and measure progress over time.
Is data collection the only expectation, or is action required as well?
Action is required alongside data work. States are expected not only to collect and analyze information on stroke care, but also to apply findings to strengthen clinical and operational practices statewide.
How is this initiative related to the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry?
This initiative builds on the foundation established by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry. It uses lessons learned since the registry began to inform broader statewide system development, pairing surveillance with quality improvement actions.
What is the "Coverdell approach" referenced in the opportunity description?
The Coverdell approach is fundamentally about using data to drive quality improvement. While a registry can be viewed as a data collection tool, the program emphasizes using information to guide system-level improvements and reduce variation in care.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 2, 2012.
When was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date was June 1, 2012.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
CDC anticipated making about 13 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,125,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $600,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were state governments, including the District of Columbia.
Why are state governments the eligible applicants?
The program goal is to build stroke systems of care at the state level, where public health agencies can convene partners, set shared priorities, coordinate across jurisdictions and healthcare networks, and sustain improvements.
What practical activities are implied by "developing or enhancing data systems and partnerships"?
Based on the description, this typically includes building or improving data systems and partnerships that help the state understand how quickly patients are recognized, transported, treated, and transitioned through levels of care, and then using that information to improve performance and reduce variations in care.
Who should be contacted for administrative or access questions about the full announcement?
For administrative and access questions, the listed contact was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information and Management Section (TIMS).
What are the contact details for TIMS?
Email: pgotim@cdc.gov
Phone: 770-488-2700
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