Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA SO11 11010201PPHF12
Apply for CDC RFA SO11 11010201PPHF12
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PPHF 2012 Health Care Surveillance/Health Statistics Surveillance Program Announcement Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Financed in part by 2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.745 PPHF Health Care Surveillance/Health Statistics Surveillance Program Announcement Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillanc.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 3, 2012 and posted on Jul 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 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 $3,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 53 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are those that are currently funded under CDC RFA SO11 1101 to include all 50 State Health Departments or their bona fide agents, the District of Columbia Department of Health, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Health, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, funded in part by the 2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF), is a CDC cooperative agreement focused on supporting the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). BRFSS is a large, state-based health survey system that primarily uses telephone methods and can include multi-mode approaches to gather information directly from the public. The overall goal of this program is to help state and territorial health departments keep their BRFSS operations stable while also expanding their ability to track health-related behaviors and other risk factors that influence chronic disease, injuries, and additional public health threats.
At the core of the opportunity is continued and enhanced public health surveillance. The CDC is offering assistance so recipients can maintain and improve the collection of population-level data on behaviors and conditions that affect health outcomes, such as risk behaviors linked to chronic diseases and preventable injuries. The emphasis on telephone and multi-mode survey methodology reflects the need to reach broad segments of the general population and adapt data collection strategies to changing communication patterns, improving both response and representativeness.
A second major focus is ensuring that BRFSS data are not just collected, but actively used. The program supports the collection, analysis, and dissemination of BRFSS information in ways that make it practical for state categorical programs. In this context, “state categorical programs†typically means program areas inside health departments that concentrate on specific topics, such as tobacco control, diabetes prevention, cardiovascular health, cancer screening, injury prevention, and other priority areas. The grant is designed to help these programs use BRFSS results to monitor trends over time, guide program planning, refine priorities, evaluate whether interventions are working, inform policy decisions, and target resources toward population groups with elevated risk or unmet needs.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as a discretionary award and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning the CDC is expected to have substantial involvement with recipients compared with a standard grant. The funding opportunity number is CDC RFA SO11-11010201PPHF12, and it falls under CFDA 93.745. The CDC anticipated making 53 awards, which aligns with supporting all states plus select territories and jurisdictions. The estimated total funding amount for the announcement is $3,600,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so recipients are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is limited and specifically tied to existing BRFSS funding. Only applicants currently funded under CDC RFA SO11-1101 are eligible, which includes all 50 state health departments (or their bona fide agents), the District of Columbia Department of Health, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Health, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health. In other words, this announcement is essentially an add-on or continuation support opportunity for jurisdictions already operating BRFSS under the referenced CDC funding line, rather than an open competition for new entrants.
The announcement timeline reflects a short application window typical of targeted supplemental or continuation opportunities. It was posted and created on July 3, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 2, 2012, and it was archived on September 1, 2012. For help accessing the full announcement, the CDC provided a point of contact through CDC PGO TIMS (phone: 770-488-2700) for general submission inquiries.
In practical terms, the funding is meant to strengthen a foundational public health data system that states rely on to understand what is happening with health behaviors and risk factors in their populations. By supporting both the operational side of surveying and the downstream work of analyzing and sharing findings, the program aims to ensure BRFSS data can directly drive decision-making, from identifying emerging issues to measuring progress and shaping policy and interventions across multiple public health program areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a CDC cooperative agreement that provides support for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). It is funded in part by the 2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF) and is intended to help jurisdictions maintain stable BRFSS operations while strengthening their ability to track health-related behaviors and other risk factors.
What is BRFSS?
BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) is a large, state-based health survey system that gathers information directly from the public. It primarily uses telephone survey methods and can include multi-mode approaches to reach broader segments of the population.
What is the overall goal of the program?
The overall goal is to support continued and enhanced public health surveillance by helping state and territorial health departments keep BRFSS operations stable and expand their capacity to monitor behaviors and conditions that influence chronic disease, injuries, and other public health threats.
What kinds of data does BRFSS track under this program?
The program focuses on population-level information about behaviors and conditions that affect health outcomes, including risk behaviors linked to chronic diseases and preventable injuries. It also supports tracking of other risk factors relevant to additional public health threats.
Why does the opportunity emphasize telephone and multi-mode survey methods?
The emphasis reflects the need to reach broad segments of the general population and adapt to changing communication patterns. Using telephone and multi-mode approaches can help improve response rates and the representativeness of the data collected.
Is the grant only about collecting data, or also about using it?
It is designed to support both. In addition to maintaining and improving data collection, the program emphasizes analysis and dissemination so BRFSS findings can be actively used by state categorical programs for planning, evaluation, and decision-making.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement is a funding mechanism where the CDC is expected to have substantial involvement with recipients compared with a standard grant. This generally indicates closer collaboration or engagement between the CDC and funded jurisdictions.
What is meant by "state categorical programs" in this announcement?
"State categorical programs" refers to program areas within health departments that focus on specific public health topics. Examples mentioned include tobacco control, diabetes prevention, cardiovascular health, cancer screening, and injury prevention, among other priority areas.
How can state categorical programs use BRFSS data?
The announcement describes using BRFSS results to monitor trends over time, guide program planning, refine priorities, evaluate whether interventions are working, inform policy decisions, and target resources to population groups with elevated risk or unmet needs.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is CDC RFA SO11-11010201PPHF12. The CFDA number is 93.745.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
The CDC anticipated making 53 awards, aligning with support for all states plus select territories and jurisdictions.
What is the estimated total funding for this announcement?
The estimated total funding amount is $3,600,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants currently funded under CDC RFA SO11-1101. This includes all 50 state health departments (or their bona fide agents), the District of Columbia Department of Health, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Health, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health.
Is this an open competition for new BRFSS applicants?
No. Based on the eligibility restriction, this is essentially an add-on or continuation support opportunity for jurisdictions already operating BRFSS under the referenced CDC funding line.
What type of award is this considered?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What were the key dates for the announcement?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 3, 2012. The original and current closing date was August 2, 2012. The announcement was archived on September 1, 2012.
Who should be contacted for help with accessing the full announcement or submission questions?
The CDC provided a point of contact through CDC PGO TIMS for general submission inquiries at 770-488-2700.
How does this funding strengthen public health decision-making?
By supporting both BRFSS operations and the downstream work of analyzing and sharing findings, the program aims to ensure BRFSS data directly drives decisions across multiple public health areas, including identifying emerging issues, measuring progress, and shaping policy and interventions.
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