Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA IP12 1206PPHF12
Apply for CDC RFA IP12 1206PPHF12
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PPHF 2012 Immunization Capacity Building Assistance to Strengthen Public Health Immunization Infrastructure and Performance 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): 93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements 93.733 Capacity Building Assistance to Strengthen Public Health Immunization Infrastructure and Performance financed in part.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 24, 2012 and posted on May 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2012 Letter of Intent requested by June 11, 2012. Please see the full announcement document (above) for further information.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,540,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 88 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see the full announcement document for full, detailed information on eligibility. Eligible applicants or their bona fide agents for this funding opportunity are listed below according to program area. Program Area 1 Eligible Applicants Only CDC Immunization Program grantees under CDC RFA IP08 803 to ensure availability of the necessary infrastructure to perform the activities required and the experience needed to successfully complete the required functions. Program Area 2 Eligible Applicants Must be one of the 64 Immunization Program grantees currently funded under CDC RFA IP10 1002ARRA10 to ensure availability of the necessary infrastructure to perform the activities required and the experience needed to successfully complete the required functions. Program Area 3 Eligible Applicants Must be one of the 64 Immunization Program grantees currently funded under CDC RFA IP08 803 to ensure availability of the necessary infrastructure to perform the activities required and the experience needed to successfully complete the required functions. Program Area 4 Eligible Applicants Must be one of the 64 Immunization Program grantees currently funded under CDC RFA IP08 803 to ensure availability of the necessary infrastructure to perform the activities required and the experience needed to successfully complete the required functions. Program Area 5 Eligible Applicants Must be one of the 64 Immunization Program grantees currently funded under CDC RFA IP08 803 to ensure availability of the necessary infrastructure to perform the activities required and the experience needed to successfully complete the required functions. Program Area 6 Eligible Applicants The eligibility criteria for this project differs according to geographical area covered (entire IIS jurisdictional area vs. sub population) and reminder/recall method used (centralized vs. provider based) in order to achieve the overall objective of representing at least 50 of the adolescent population of the entire IIS jurisdictional area. Program Area 7 Eligible Applicants CDC Immunization Program grantees eligible for assistance in this program area include those with an acute viral hepatitis B infection incidence rate of greater than or equal to 1.2 per 100,000 total population as measured by the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS) in 2010 (see table at end of this announcement). Program Area 8 Eligible Applicants Must be one of the 64 Immunization Program grantees currently funded under CDC RFA IP08 803 to ensure availability of the necessary infrastructure to perform the activities required and the experience needed to successfully complete the required functions. Program Area 9 Eligible Applicants Must be one of the eight Immunization Information System Sentinel Site grantees currently funded under CDC RFA IP08 803 to ensure the necessary Immunization Information System maturity and dedicated staff with demonstrated experience conducting vaccine use evaluations and publications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "PPHF 2012 Immunization Capacity Building Assistance to Strengthen Public Health Immunization Infrastructure and Performance," funded in part by the 2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds, is a CDC cooperative agreement designed to strengthen immunization infrastructure and improve performance across multiple program areas. Within the announcement, one specific focus area highlighted here is an adult hepatitis B vaccination pilot program intended to reduce the incidence of acute hepatitis B infections among adults. The approach is explicitly targeted: it prioritizes vaccinating adults who seek care in high-risk clinical or service settings and adults whose behaviors increase their likelihood of hepatitis B virus (HBV) exposure, rather than attempting broad, untargeted adult vaccination.
The core public health objective is straightforward: lower rates of acute HBV infection in adults by increasing vaccination in populations most likely to acquire and spread infection. The program is meant to be implemented through strategies that align with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) hepatitis B recommendations issued in 2006, meaning applicants are expected to use established, evidence-based guidance on who should be vaccinated, how vaccination should be delivered, and what standards should guide program operations. In practical terms, this frames the pilot as an implementation and systems-strengthening effort grounded in national clinical and public health recommendations, rather than an experimental or off-guideline vaccination campaign.
Eligibility for the adult hepatitis B pilot component is limited to CDC Section 317 immunization program grantees operating in jurisdictions with relatively elevated acute hepatitis B incidence. Specifically, grantees qualify if their jurisdiction reported an acute hepatitis B incidence of at least 1.2 cases per 100,000 total population, based on 2010 data from the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS). This threshold is used to concentrate resources where disease burden is higher, with the intent that focused vaccination efforts in these areas can produce clearer and more measurable reductions in acute infection. The announcement notes that a table at the end of the full funding document lists the jurisdictions meeting this incidence criterion.
The scope of the hepatitis B vaccination work is also defined by what it does not cover. The pilot explicitly excludes vaccination targeting for three groups: healthcare personnel, people with end-stage renal disease, and international travelers to regions with high or intermediate HBV endemicity. By drawing these boundaries, the CDC is directing applicants to concentrate on adult vaccination gaps in other high-risk circumstances and behavioral risk profiles, rather than duplicating efforts often addressed through occupational health programs, dialysis-centered protocols, or travel medicine services.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted on May 24, 2012, under Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA IP12-1206PPHF12. It is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically implies substantial CDC involvement beyond what is seen in a standard grant, such as ongoing collaboration, technical assistance, and shared responsibility for achieving program outcomes. The total estimated funding listed is $35,540,000, with individual awards ranging from a floor of $25,000 to a ceiling of $900,000, and an expected 88 awards overall across the broader funding announcement. No cost sharing or matching is required, reducing the financial barrier for eligible public health entities to apply and implement work.
The timeline provided indicates an original and current closing date of July 2, 2012, and a letter of intent requested by June 11, 2012. The opportunity was archived on August 1, 2012, which signals it is no longer open, but the details remain important as a snapshot of CDC priorities and program design for immunization capacity building during that funding period.
Although the announcement includes multiple program areas with different eligibility rules, the adult hepatitis B vaccination pilot is identified as Program Area 7. Eligibility for other program areas is tied to specific existing CDC immunization cooperative agreement awards (for example, grantees funded under earlier RFAs such as IP08-803 or IP10-1002ARRA10, and certain Immunization Information System sentinel sites). This structure indicates the broader initiative was designed to build on existing immunization infrastructure and staffing capacity already established through CDC immunization funding, rather than creating entirely new delivery systems from scratch.
Finally, the CDC is listed as the issuing agency, with CFDA program references including 93.268 (Immunization Cooperative Agreements) and 93.733 (Capacity Building Assistance to Strengthen Public Health Immunization Infrastructure and Performance, financed in part). For applicants needing access to the full announcement, the contact point provided is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700, reflecting the standard federal process for supporting applicants who cannot access the full documentation electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "PPHF 2012 Immunization Capacity Building Assistance to Strengthen Public Health Immunization Infrastructure and Performance."
Which federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What type of funding mechanism is used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism. A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial CDC involvement in the funded work, such as ongoing collaboration, technical assistance, and shared responsibility for achieving program outcomes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA IP12-1206PPHF12.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the specific focus area described here?
The focus area highlighted here is an adult hepatitis B vaccination pilot program (identified as Program Area 7 within the broader announcement).
What is the main public health objective of the adult hepatitis B pilot program?
The objective is to reduce the incidence of acute hepatitis B infections among adults by increasing hepatitis B vaccination in adult populations most likely to acquire and spread infection.
Is the adult hepatitis B pilot intended to vaccinate all adults broadly?
No. The approach is explicitly targeted. It prioritizes vaccinating adults who seek care in high-risk clinical or service settings and adults whose behaviors increase their likelihood of hepatitis B virus (HBV) exposure, rather than conducting broad, untargeted adult vaccination.
What clinical or policy guidance is the pilot expected to follow?
The pilot is expected to align with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) hepatitis B recommendations issued in 2006, using established evidence-based guidance on who should be vaccinated, how vaccination should be delivered, and what standards should guide program operations.
Who is eligible to apply for the adult hepatitis B pilot component (Program Area 7)?
Eligibility for the adult hepatitis B pilot component is limited to CDC Section 317 immunization program grantees in jurisdictions with relatively elevated acute hepatitis B incidence.
What incidence threshold is used to determine eligibility for Program Area 7?
Grantees qualify if their jurisdiction reported an acute hepatitis B incidence of at least 1.2 cases per 100,000 total population, based on 2010 National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS) data.
How are the qualifying jurisdictions identified?
The announcement notes that a table at the end of the full funding document lists the jurisdictions meeting the acute hepatitis B incidence criterion (at least 1.2 per 100,000 total population based on 2010 NNDSS data).
Why does the opportunity limit eligibility to higher-incidence jurisdictions?
The threshold is used to concentrate resources in areas with higher disease burden, with the intent that focused vaccination efforts can produce clearer and more measurable reductions in acute infection.
Which groups are explicitly excluded from being targeted for vaccination under this pilot?
The pilot explicitly excludes vaccination targeting for: healthcare personnel, people with end-stage renal disease, and international travelers to regions with high or intermediate HBV endemicity.
Does the opportunity mention other program areas besides the adult hepatitis B pilot?
Yes. The broader announcement includes multiple program areas with different eligibility rules, and the adult hepatitis B vaccination pilot is identified as Program Area 7.
How is eligibility described for other program areas in the broader announcement?
Eligibility for other program areas is tied to specific existing CDC immunization cooperative agreement awards (for example, grantees funded under earlier RFAs such as IP08-803 or IP10-1002ARRA10, and certain Immunization Information System sentinel sites).
What does the structure of the broader initiative suggest about the program’s design?
The structure indicates the broader initiative was designed to build on existing immunization infrastructure and staffing capacity already established through CDC immunization funding, rather than creating entirely new delivery systems from scratch.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 24, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 2, 2012.
Was a letter of intent requested?
Yes. A letter of intent was requested by June 11, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 1, 2012, indicating it is no longer open.
What is the total estimated funding amount for the overall announcement?
The total estimated funding listed is $35,540,000.
What is the expected number of awards?
The announcement lists an expected 88 awards overall across the broader funding announcement.
What is the range of individual award amounts?
Individual awards range from a minimum (floor) of $25,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $900,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Which CFDA program references are associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program references include 93.268 (Immunization Cooperative Agreements) and 93.733 (Capacity Building Assistance to Strengthen Public Health Immunization Infrastructure and Performance, financed in part).
How can someone request help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700, intended to support applicants who cannot access the full documentation electronically.
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