Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH11 1139
Apply for CDC RFA GH11 1139
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Providing a Comprehensive Continuum of HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Services in the Democratic Republic of Congo Under the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.067 Global AIDS.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2011 and posted on Feb 24, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 6, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments.
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) For profit organizations (other than small business) Small, minority, and women owned businesses Universities Colleges Research institutions Hospitals Community based organizations Faith based organizations Non domestic (non U.S.) entity Non profit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Federally recognized or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments American Indian/Alaska native tribally designated organizations Alaska Native health corporations Urban Indian health organizations Tribal epidemiology centers Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States) Other (specify) A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with Other Attachment Forms when submitting via www.grants.gov.
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Opportunity Summary:
This CDC cooperative agreement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA GH11-1139) was issued under PEPFAR to expand and strengthen a full, integrated continuum of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a focus on Kinshasa and other major cities in Province Orientale and Katanga Province. The overall goal is to help bring the HIV epidemic under better control by ensuring patients can move seamlessly from testing and prevention to treatment, follow-up, and the laboratory monitoring needed to stay healthy, while also addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) as a routine part of HIV service delivery rather than a separate, stand-alone activity.
The program centers on five core service areas that together form the continuum of care. First is prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), supporting pregnant and breastfeeding women to reduce the risk of HIV transmission to infants. Second is post-birth monitoring and care for HIV-positive women and their newborns whose HIV status may not yet be determined, emphasizing follow-up after delivery so mothers stay engaged in care and infants receive appropriate monitoring and early services. Third is integrated TB/HIV programming, which includes TB infection control, routine HIV screening among TB patients, provision of HIV care and antiretroviral therapy for people co-infected with TB and HIV, and intensified TB case finding and treatment among people living with HIV. Fourth is family-based HIV treatment services, combining diagnosis, clinical care, antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, and psychosocial support in ways that address household needs and improve retention and adherence. Fifth is the laboratory capacity required for screening and ongoing disease monitoring, recognizing that effective HIV and TB care depends on reliable lab services and timely results.
A defining requirement across all components is the integration of SGBV screening, counseling, and referral for survivors, embedded throughout HIV service delivery. In addition to referral pathways, facility-based sites are expected to provide relevant clinical services for survivors, reflecting the reality that SGBV can directly affect HIV risk, care engagement, treatment adherence, and overall health outcomes. In practical terms, the opportunity signals an expectation that implementers build systems where HIV services and SGBV response reinforce each other, including routine identification of survivors, appropriate counseling, and links to medical and supportive services.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary health award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning CDC would be substantially involved in the program’s implementation through collaboration, technical direction, and performance monitoring rather than acting only as a pass-through funder. The estimated total funding listed is $25,000,000 with an expected five awards, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted February 24, 2011, with an original closing date of April 25, 2011 that was later extended to May 6, 2011, and it was archived June 5, 2011.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types capable of implementing clinical and public health programs at scale. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses), universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities. Governmental applicants can include state and local governments and political subdivisions, and certain tribal governments and tribal health organizations are also included. The notice also allows for a “bona fide agent” arrangement, where an organization designated by a state can apply on the state’s behalf, provided it includes documentation (a letter) confirming that status.
In short, the grant opportunity sought implementers capable of delivering comprehensive HIV services across maternal and child health, adult and family treatment, TB/HIV integration, and laboratory systems, while making SGBV screening and survivor support a standard part of care. The intent was not only to increase service availability in key urban areas of the DRC, but also to improve continuity, quality, and integration so patients can be identified earlier, started on effective treatment, supported over time, and monitored clinically with the lab and referral infrastructure needed for sustained outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number and who is the sponsor?
The opportunity is CDC RFA GH11-1139. It is a CDC cooperative agreement issued under PEPFAR (the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief).
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to expand and strengthen a full, integrated continuum of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The intent is to improve continuity from HIV testing and prevention through treatment, follow-up, and laboratory monitoring, while also integrating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) screening and survivor support into routine HIV service delivery.
Where is the program expected to operate?
The focus is on Kinshasa and other major cities in Province Orientale and Katanga Province in the DRC.
What does "continuum of care" mean in this opportunity?
In this context, the continuum of care means building services so patients can move seamlessly from prevention and testing to treatment initiation, follow-up care, and laboratory monitoring needed to maintain health. The opportunity emphasizes integration across service areas rather than stand-alone programs.
What are the five core service areas included in the program?
The program centers on five service areas: (1) prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), (2) post-birth monitoring and care for HIV-positive women and their newborns whose HIV status may not yet be determined, (3) integrated TB/HIV programming, (4) family-based HIV treatment services, and (5) laboratory capacity for screening and ongoing disease monitoring.
What activities are included under PMTCT?
PMTCT activities focus on supporting pregnant and breastfeeding women to reduce the risk of HIV transmission to infants.
What is meant by post-birth monitoring and care in this opportunity?
Post-birth monitoring emphasizes follow-up after delivery for HIV-positive women and their newborns whose HIV status may not yet be determined. The goal is to keep mothers engaged in care and ensure infants receive appropriate monitoring and early services.
What does integrated TB/HIV programming include?
Integrated TB/HIV programming includes TB infection control, routine HIV screening among TB patients, provision of HIV care and antiretroviral therapy for people co-infected with TB and HIV, and intensified TB case finding and treatment among people living with HIV.
What are family-based HIV treatment services in this program?
Family-based services combine diagnosis, clinical care, antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, and psychosocial support in ways that address household needs and improve retention and adherence.
Why is laboratory capacity a core component of the project?
The opportunity recognizes that effective HIV and TB care depends on reliable laboratory services and timely results for screening and ongoing disease monitoring.
How is sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) addressed in this opportunity?
SGBV screening, counseling, and referral for survivors is a defining requirement across all components. The expectation is that SGBV response is embedded throughout HIV service delivery as a routine part of care, not treated as a separate stand-alone activity.
What is expected of facility-based sites regarding SGBV services?
Beyond establishing referral pathways, facility-based sites are expected to provide relevant clinical services for SGBV survivors. The goal is to ensure routine identification of survivors, appropriate counseling, and linkage to medical and supportive services.
Why does this opportunity emphasize integrating SGBV into HIV services?
The opportunity notes that SGBV can directly affect HIV risk, engagement in care, treatment adherence, and overall health outcomes. Integrating SGBV screening and survivor support is intended to strengthen HIV service delivery and patient outcomes.
What type of award mechanism is used?
This is a discretionary health award using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does a cooperative agreement mean for how the program will be run?
A cooperative agreement means CDC would be substantially involved in implementation through collaboration, technical direction, and performance monitoring, rather than serving only as a pass-through funder.
How much funding is available and how many awards were expected?
The estimated total funding listed is $25,000,000, with an expectation of five awards.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the deadline dates?
The opportunity was posted on February 24, 2011. The original closing date was April 25, 2011, and it was later extended to May 6, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 5, 2011.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses), universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities. Governmental applicants may include state and local governments and political subdivisions, and certain tribal governments and tribal health organizations.
Are non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and minority- and women-owned businesses.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Community-based and faith-based organizations are included in the eligible applicant types.
Are hospitals and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Hospitals, universities and colleges, and research institutions are included among eligible applicants.
What is a "bona fide agent" arrangement and how does it affect eligibility?
The notice allows a "bona fide agent" arrangement, where an organization designated by a state can apply on the state's behalf. The applicant must include documentation (a letter) confirming its bona fide agent status.
What kinds of implementers was CDC seeking through this opportunity?
The opportunity sought implementers capable of delivering comprehensive HIV services at scale across maternal and child health, adult and family treatment, TB/HIV integration, and laboratory systems, while making SGBV screening and survivor support a standard component of care.
What is the overall expected impact of the program?
The overall goal is to help bring the HIV epidemic under better control by improving service availability and strengthening continuity, quality, and integration so patients can be identified earlier, started on effective treatment, supported over time, and monitored clinically with the needed laboratory and referral infrastructure.
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