Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA OT13 1302A
Apply for CDC RFA OT13 1302A
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PPHF 2013 OSTLTS Partnerships Building Capacity of the Public Health System to Improve Population Health through National, Nonprofit Organizations financed in part by 2013 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): 93.292 National Public Health Improvement Initiative 93.524 Building Capacity of the Public Health System to Improve Population Health through National, Non Profit Organizations f.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2015 and posted on Feb 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 24, 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 $70,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- C. Eligibility Information 3. Justification for Less than Maximum Competition The program leadership in the Office of State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support (OSTLTS) determined that in order to achieve its strategic priorities for strengthening the public health infrastructure and advancing the quality of public health decision making, OSTLTS will need to expand its capacity building assistance (CBA) efforts through national, non profit organizations with experience and expertise providing capacity building assistance to governmental and non governmental components of the public health system. Eligible applicants are limited to national, non profit professional public health mission organizations with experience and expertise providing capacity building assistance (CBA) to governmental and non governmental components of the public health system.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "PPHF 2013 OSTLTS Partnerships Building Capacity of the Public Health System to Improve Population Health through National, Nonprofit Organizations" (Funding Opportunity Number CDC-RFA-OT13-1302A) is a CDC cooperative agreement designed to strengthen the overall public health system by funding national, nonprofit organizations that can deliver capacity-building assistance across the country. It sits within CDCs Office of State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support (OSTLTS) and is financed in part by the 2013 Prevention and Public Health Funds, reflecting a broader federal emphasis on prevention, improved public health infrastructure, and better population health outcomes through stronger systems and partnerships rather than only disease-specific programming.
Legally, the program is grounded in multiple sections of the Public Health Service Act, including sections 307 and 317(k)(2) (42 USC 242(l) and 247(b)(k)(2)), with additional authority under sections 311 and 1703 (42 USC 243 and 300u-2). It also draws authority from Section 4002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148). In practical terms, those authorities support CDCs ability to fund work that improves public health practice, strengthens capabilities across jurisdictions, supports workforce and systems development, and advances more effective public health decision-making.
This opportunity was published as a discretionary funding program and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally means CDC expects to have substantial involvement in the work beyond simply issuing funds, such as collaborating on strategy, providing guidance, and aligning activities with federal priorities for strengthening the public health enterprise. The funding activity category is health, and the funding aligns with two CFDA program areas: 93.292 (National Public Health Improvement Initiative) and 93.524 (Building Capacity of the Public Health System to Improve Population Health through National, Non Profit Organizations). The estimated total funding amount is listed as 70,000,000, with an expectation of roughly 50 awards. The notice lists award floor and ceiling as 0, which typically indicates that individual award sizes may vary or be determined through the application review and negotiation process rather than being preset in the synopsis.
The eligibility rules are intentionally narrow. CDC stated a justification for less than maximum competition, explaining that OSTLTS needed to expand its capacity-building assistance efforts specifically through national, nonprofit professional organizations with a public health mission and demonstrated experience providing capacity-building assistance to both governmental and non-governmental parts of the public health system. In other words, this was not meant for general nonprofits or local organizations; it was tailored to national-level nonprofit entities already positioned to deliver technical assistance, training, and other forms of support at scale, and to do so in ways that strengthen the infrastructure and performance of public health systems.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on Feb 23, 2015, with an original and current closing date of Mar 24, 2015, and an archive date of Apr 23, 2015. It did not require cost sharing or matching, which generally lowers barriers to participation and allows funded organizations to focus resources on delivering the capacity-building work rather than raising required matching funds.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed help accessing the full announcement, CDC provided contact support through CDC/PGO (the Procurement and Grants Office), reachable by phone at 770-488-2700 or by email at pgotim@cdc.gov. Overall, the opportunity reflects CDCs strategy of improving population health by investing in the systems, skills, partnerships, and decision-making capacity that enable public health agencies and partners to perform better, respond faster, and use evidence more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the full title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "PPHF 2013 OSTLTS Partnerships Building Capacity of the Public Health System to Improve Population Health through National, Nonprofit Organizations."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC-RFA-OT13-1302A.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Which CDC office is associated with this program?
The opportunity sits within CDC's Office of State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support (OSTLTS).
What type of funding mechanism is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates CDC expects substantial involvement in the funded work beyond issuing funds, such as collaborating on strategy, providing guidance, and aligning activities with federal priorities to strengthen the public health enterprise.
What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen the overall public health system by funding national, nonprofit organizations that can deliver capacity-building assistance across the country, with an emphasis on improving population health through stronger systems and partnerships (rather than only disease-specific programming).
What kinds of activities are being supported (at a high level)?
Based on the description provided, the program supports capacity-building assistance intended to improve public health practice, strengthen capabilities across jurisdictions, support workforce and systems development, and advance more effective public health decision-making.
How is this opportunity funded?
It is financed in part by the 2013 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF), reflecting a federal emphasis on prevention, improved infrastructure, and better population health outcomes through stronger systems and partnerships.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is health.
Which CFDA program areas are associated with this opportunity?
The funding aligns with two CFDA program areas: 93.292 (National Public Health Improvement Initiative) and 93.524 (Building Capacity of the Public Health System to Improve Population Health through National, Non Profit Organizations).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is 70,000,000.
About how many awards were expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of roughly 50 awards.
Is there a minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
The notice lists both the award floor and award ceiling as 0.
What does it mean when the award floor and ceiling are listed as 0?
In the context provided, it typically indicates individual award sizes may vary or be determined through the application review and negotiation process rather than being preset in the synopsis.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was intentionally narrow and tailored to national, nonprofit professional organizations with a public health mission and demonstrated experience providing capacity-building assistance to both governmental and non-governmental parts of the public health system.
Are general nonprofits, local nonprofits, or local organizations eligible?
The description indicates this was not meant for general nonprofits or local organizations; it was designed for national-level nonprofit entities positioned to deliver technical assistance, training, and other forms of support at scale.
Why did CDC limit competition for this opportunity?
CDC provided a justification for less than maximum competition, explaining that OSTLTS needed to expand capacity-building assistance specifically through national, nonprofit professional organizations with the appropriate mission and demonstrated experience delivering capacity-building assistance across the public health system.
Is this a discretionary funding program?
Yes. The opportunity was published as a discretionary funding program.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
It was posted and created on Feb 23, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is Mar 24, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is Apr 23, 2015.
What legal authorities support this program?
The program is grounded in multiple sections of the Public Health Service Act, including sections 307 and 317(k)(2) (42 USC 242(l) and 247(b)(k)(2)), with additional authority under sections 311 and 1703 (42 USC 243 and 300u-2). It also draws authority from Section 4002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148).
How do those legal authorities relate to the program's goals?
As described, these authorities support CDC's ability to fund work that improves public health practice, strengthens capabilities across jurisdictions, supports workforce and systems development, and advances more effective public health decision-making.
What is the main strategy behind this opportunity?
The opportunity reflects a strategy of improving population health by investing in systems, skills, partnerships, and decision-making capacity so public health agencies and partners can perform better, respond faster, and use evidence more effectively.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
CDC provided contact support through CDC/PGO (the Procurement and Grants Office).
What is the phone number for CDC/PGO support?
The phone number provided is 770-488-2700.
What email address was provided for support?
The email address provided is pgotim@cdc.gov.
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