Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA DP15 1513
Apply for CDC RFA DP15 1513
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PPHF 2015 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (Pacific Jurisdictions) Financed in Part by 2015 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): 93.336 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 93.745 PPHF Health Care Surveillance/Health Statistics Surveillance Program Announcement Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillanc.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 14, 2015 and posted on Nov 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,139,260.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 57 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments.
- None of the funds made available in this title may be used, in whole or in part, to advocate or promote gun control.
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Opportunity Summary:
This CDC funding opportunity (CDC RFA DP15 1513PPHF15) supports the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in Pacific jurisdictions as part of the FY 2015 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants, financed in part by the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). BRFSS is the nation s primary continuous, state based health surveillance system, launched in 1984 and expanded from 15 initial participating states to a nationwide system. The grant is designed to keep that ongoing surveillance infrastructure operating in states and territories while also improving how health departments use BRFSS findings to guide real public health decisions and programs.
The core purpose is twofold. First, it provides financial and technical assistance so state and territorial health departments can maintain high quality behavioral surveillance through BRFSS, including routine collection of data on health risk behaviors, chronic disease related factors, and preventable injury risks. Second, it aims to increase the practical use of BRFSS data, meaning recipients are expected not only to collect and report data but to translate results into information that can shape policies, target interventions, and track progress over time. The overall emphasis is on strengthening the ability of public health agencies to monitor and respond to chronic disease and injury risks using timely, locally relevant data.
The public health rationale is grounded in the continuing burden of chronic disease in the United States. As of 2012, roughly half of U.S. adults were living with at least one chronic health condition, and about one in four had two or more. These conditions drive a large share of health care spending and broader economic costs, and they are tied to many of the leading causes of death. Because many chronic diseases and injuries are linked to modifiable behaviors and risk factors, surveillance systems like BRFSS help health departments understand what is happening in their populations and where prevention efforts can make the biggest difference.
A major theme in the announcement is the need for state, territorial, and sub state data rather than relying only on national statistics. National data can miss important differences across states, territories, and smaller communities. There is also growing demand for information at more local levels such as counties and metropolitan areas, where health risks and disparities can vary widely. This opportunity therefore supports the collection and use of data that better reflects local conditions, helping public health leaders identify disparities, prioritize resources, and evaluate whether interventions are working in specific places and populations.
Administratively, the opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning CDC is expected to be substantially involved beyond simply issuing funds, typically through guidance, technical support, and program collaboration. The project period is five years, structured with 12 month budget periods. The anticipated award date listed is March 29, 2015, and recipients are expected by the end of the five year period to achieve the short and mid term outcomes tied to the required activities in the funding announcement, particularly around sustaining surveillance capacity and increasing data use for public health action.
Funding details include an estimated total program funding level of $4,139,260, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and no stated award floor. The announcement anticipated 57 awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listings associated with the opportunity include 93.336 (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) and 93.745 (PPHF Health Care Surveillance/Health Statistics). The posting date was November 24, 2014, with an original closing date of December 30, 2014, and a later current closing date of August 13, 2015. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity archive date is August 14, 2015.
Eligibility is aimed primarily at state governments, with the listing also noting "Others (see text field...)" indicating there may be additional eligibility nuances in the full announcement. A notable restriction is included: none of the funds provided under this title may be used, in whole or in part, to advocate or promote gun control. The sponsoring agency is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the contact listed for access issues is Rosalyn Bell (AII9@cdc.gov) in Grants Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this CDC funding opportunity?
This is CDC RFA DP15-1513PPHF15, a discretionary cooperative agreement that supports the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in Pacific jurisdictions as part of the FY 2015 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants. It is financed in part by the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF).
What is BRFSS?
BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) is the nation’s primary continuous, state-based health surveillance system. It launched in 1984 and expanded from 15 participating states to a nationwide system. It routinely collects data on health risk behaviors, chronic disease-related factors, and preventable injury risks.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is twofold: (1) provide financial and technical assistance so state and territorial health departments can maintain high-quality behavioral surveillance through BRFSS, and (2) increase the practical use of BRFSS data so findings are translated into information that guides real public health decisions, policies, programs, and tracking of progress over time.
What kinds of activities does the opportunity emphasize?
Based on the description provided, emphasis is on sustaining ongoing BRFSS surveillance infrastructure (continuous, high-quality data collection and reporting) and improving how recipients use BRFSS results for public health action (informing policies, targeting interventions, identifying disparities, prioritizing resources, and evaluating whether interventions are working).
Why does CDC highlight the need for state, territorial, and local data?
The announcement stresses that national statistics can miss important differences across states, territories, and smaller communities. There is growing demand for sub-state data (for example, counties and metropolitan areas) where health risks and disparities can vary widely. The opportunity supports collecting and using data that better reflect local conditions.
What public health issues is this funding meant to address?
The rationale is tied to the continuing burden of chronic disease and preventable injury risks. The announcement notes that, as of 2012, about half of U.S. adults had at least one chronic condition and about one in four had two or more. Since many chronic diseases and injuries are linked to modifiable behaviors and risk factors, surveillance through BRFSS helps health departments understand population needs and where prevention efforts can have the biggest impact.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means CDC is expected to be substantially involved beyond simply providing funds, typically through guidance, technical support, and collaboration with recipients.
How long is the project period?
The project period is five years, structured with 12-month budget periods.
When was the anticipated award date?
The anticipated award date listed is March 29, 2015.
What outcomes are expected by the end of the five-year period?
Recipients are expected to achieve short- and mid-term outcomes tied to the required activities in the funding announcement, particularly outcomes related to sustaining BRFSS surveillance capacity and increasing the use of BRFSS data for public health action.
How much total funding is estimated for the program?
The estimated total program funding level is $4,139,260.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated 57 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listings associated with the opportunity include 93.336 (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) and 93.745 (PPHF Health Care Surveillance/Health Statistics).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed primarily at state governments. The listing also notes “Others (see text field...)†which suggests there may be additional eligibility nuances in the full announcement.
Are there any notable restrictions on how funds may be used?
Yes. A specific restriction is included: none of the funds provided under this title may be used, in whole or in part, to advocate or promote gun control.
What agency sponsors this funding opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was November 24, 2014.
What were the application deadlines?
The original closing date was December 30, 2014, and a later current closing date is listed as August 13, 2015.
How were applications required to be submitted, and by what time?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity archive date is August 14, 2015.
Who is the contact for access issues?
The contact listed for access issues is Rosalyn Bell (AII9@cdc.gov) in Grants Policy.
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