Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH16 1648
Apply for CDC RFA GH16 1648
- The HHS-CDC-CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Provision of Technical Assistance for Implementation of Comprehensive HIV Care, Treatment, and Support Programs in the United Republic of Tanzania through CDC 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 07, 2015 and posted on Dec 07, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 08, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Provision of Technical Assistance for Implementation of Comprehensive HIV Care, Treatment, and Support Programs in the United Republic of Tanzania through CDC under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)" is a U.S. government public health grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS-CDC), specifically through the Center for Global Health. It is issued under Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA GH16-1648 and is offered as a discretionary Cooperative Agreement, meaning the CDC would remain substantially involved in guiding, coordinating, and supporting the work during the project period rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement. The program falls under the health activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.067, which is commonly used for CDC global HIV/AIDS-related assistance.
The core purpose of the award is to provide technical assistance (TA) to strengthen and improve implementation of comprehensive, facility-based HIV services across the full clinical cascade in Tanzania. In practical terms, the emphasis is on helping implementing partners and government health management structures deliver and continuously improve a complete set of HIV services that typically span HIV testing and diagnosis, linkage to care, initiation of antiretroviral therapy, retention and adherence support, viral load monitoring and suppression, and broader care and support services that improve health outcomes and reduce HIV transmission. The work is specifically framed as facility-based implementation support, suggesting a focus on hospitals, health centers, and clinics where most testing, treatment initiation, and ongoing clinical follow-up occurs, with TA aimed at improving quality, coverage, and performance along each step of the cascade.
Geographically, the FOA targets a large, multi-region footprint within the United Republic of Tanzania. The activities are intended to support implementation in 21 "scale-up" districts and 69 "sustained" districts across the regions of Dar es Salaam, Geita, Kagera, Kigoma, Mara, Mwanza, Pwani, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Tanga, Unguja, and Pemba. The distinction between scale-up and sustained districts signals two different program realities: scale-up districts are likely expected to expand service coverage and accelerate progress toward HIV epidemic control targets, while sustained districts are expected to maintain gains, protect service quality, and ensure continuity of outcomes such as retention and viral suppression. The inclusion of Unguja and Pemba indicates the program explicitly covers Zanzibar as well as mainland Tanzania.
A central set of counterparts is identified in the description: local clinical partners and 12 RHMTs, which refers to Regional Health Management Teams. That detail highlights that the award is designed not only to provide direct partner support but also to strengthen government-led coordination, supervision, and performance management capacity at the regional level. In a typical PEPFAR context, this kind of TA can include mentoring clinical and program staff; supporting implementation of national guidelines; strengthening data collection, analysis, and use for decision-making; improving patient flow and service integration; conducting quality improvement initiatives; supporting workforce development and supportive supervision; and enhancing referral systems and linkage between testing and treatment services. Because the FOA emphasizes the clinical cascade, the work would be expected to focus heavily on measurable outcomes like improved identification of people living with HIV, faster linkage to care, timely ART initiation, improved appointment keeping and adherence, and higher rates of viral load testing and viral suppression.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, the opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $2,500,000. The single-award design implies CDC intended to select one main recipient to coordinate the technical assistance approach across all targeted regions and districts, potentially working with subrecipients or partner networks where appropriate. The funding instrument being a Cooperative Agreement also suggests that CDC would likely set expectations for regular reporting, collaborative planning, and alignment with PEPFAR and national Tanzanian HIV strategies, with ongoing federal technical input to ensure the program stays aligned with evidence-based practices and PEPFAR priorities.
In terms of timing, the FOA was created and posted on December 7, 2015, with an original and current closing date of February 8, 2016. Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others," with clarification directed to an additional eligibility text field in the full announcement. That wording typically indicates the applicant pool may include certain types of organizations beyond standard government entities, potentially including non-profit organizations, universities, or other qualified institutions, depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full FOA.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted CDC/PEPFAR investment to improve the quality, consistency, and performance of HIV service delivery in Tanzania by embedding strong technical assistance to local implementing partners and regional health authorities. The focus on comprehensive facility-based services and the full clinical cascade, combined with a large district footprint across both mainland and Zanzibar regions, indicates an effort to accelerate progress in high-burden or strategically important areas while also maintaining and institutionalizing gains in districts where programs are transitioning from rapid expansion to sustained, high-quality routine service delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Provision of Technical Assistance for Implementation of Comprehensive HIV Care, Treatment, and Support Programs in the United Republic of Tanzania through CDC under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Which U.S. agency is administering this grant competition?
This is a U.S. government public health grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through the Center for Global Health.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA GH16-1648.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary Cooperative Agreement. This means CDC is expected to remain substantially involved in guiding, coordinating, and supporting the work during the project period, rather than simply providing funding with limited federal engagement.
What program area or activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The program falls under the health activity category and is associated with CDC global HIV/AIDS-related assistance.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.067.
What is the core purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to provide technical assistance (TA) to strengthen and improve implementation of comprehensive, facility-based HIV services across the full clinical cascade in Tanzania.
What does "technical assistance" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, technical assistance is aimed at strengthening implementation and performance of HIV services by supporting partners and health management structures with activities such as mentoring, supportive supervision, quality improvement, data use, workforce development, and helping align service delivery with national guidelines and PEPFAR priorities.
What does "comprehensive, facility-based HIV services" refer to?
It refers to HIV services delivered primarily in hospitals, health centers, and clinics, with support spanning the full clinical cascade, including HIV testing and diagnosis, linkage to care, antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, retention and adherence support, viral load monitoring and viral suppression, and broader care and support services.
What is meant by the "full clinical cascade" in this FOA?
The full clinical cascade described here generally includes HIV testing and diagnosis, linkage to care, initiation of ART, retention in care, adherence support, viral load testing/monitoring, and achieving viral load suppression, along with additional care and support services that improve outcomes and reduce HIV transmission.
What kinds of outcomes or performance improvements are emphasized?
The description emphasizes measurable improvements across the cascade, such as improved identification of people living with HIV, faster linkage to care, timely ART initiation, improved appointment keeping and adherence, increased viral load testing, and higher rates of viral suppression.
Where will the supported activities take place?
The activities are intended to support implementation within the United Republic of Tanzania across multiple regions, covering both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Which regions are included in the geographic focus?
The regions listed are Dar es Salaam, Geita, Kagera, Kigoma, Mara, Mwanza, Pwani, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Tanga, Unguja, and Pemba.
Does the opportunity include Zanzibar?
Yes. The inclusion of Unguja and Pemba indicates the program explicitly covers Zanzibar as well as mainland Tanzania.
How many districts are targeted, and what is the scale of coverage?
The FOA targets 21 "scale-up" districts and 69 "sustained" districts across the listed regions.
What is the difference between "scale-up" and "sustained" districts?
Based on the description, scale-up districts are likely expected to expand service coverage and accelerate progress toward HIV targets, while sustained districts are expected to maintain gains, protect service quality, and ensure continuity of outcomes such as retention and viral suppression.
Who are the key counterparts or stakeholders mentioned for this work?
The description highlights local clinical partners and 12 RHMTs (Regional Health Management Teams) as central counterparts, indicating a focus on both implementing partner support and strengthening regional government coordination and performance management capacity.
What role do Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs) play in this opportunity?
The FOA emphasizes support to 12 RHMTs, suggesting the work includes strengthening government-led coordination, supervision, and performance management capacity at the regional level.
What kinds of technical support activities are mentioned or implied?
The description points to activities such as mentoring clinical and program staff; supporting implementation of national guidelines; strengthening data collection, analysis, and use; improving patient flow and service integration; conducting quality improvement initiatives; supporting workforce development and supportive supervision; and enhancing referral systems and linkage between testing and treatment services.
How many awards does CDC expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the funding ceiling for the award?
The award ceiling is $2,500,000.
What does it mean that there is only one expected award?
A single-award design implies CDC intended to select one main recipient to coordinate the technical assistance approach across all targeted regions and districts, potentially working with subrecipients or partner networks where appropriate.
How does the Cooperative Agreement structure affect how the project may be managed?
Because it is a Cooperative Agreement, CDC is expected to be substantially involved during the project period. The description suggests this may include collaborative planning, regular reporting, and close alignment with PEPFAR priorities and national Tanzanian HIV strategies, with ongoing federal technical input.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The FOA was created and posted on December 7, 2015.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is February 8, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others," with clarification directed to an additional eligibility text field in the full announcement. The provided summary indicates the detailed eligibility language would be in the full FOA.
Is this opportunity part of PEPFAR?
Yes. The funding opportunity is explicitly described as being through CDC under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Is this primarily a service delivery award or a technical assistance award?
Based on the description, the central purpose is technical assistance to strengthen and improve facility-based implementation of comprehensive HIV services, rather than simply funding service delivery without embedded support.
What is the overall intent of CDC/PEPFAR investment described here?
The overall intent is to improve the quality, consistency, and performance of HIV service delivery in Tanzania by embedding strong technical assistance to local implementing partners and regional health authorities across a large district footprint, supporting both accelerated progress in scale-up areas and sustained high-quality services in maintained areas.
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