Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DD 10 002
Apply for RFA DD 10 002
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Health Research on Spina Bifida (U01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.283 Centers for Disease Control and PreventionInvestigations and Technical Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 10, 2009 and posted on Dec 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 26, 2010 Letter of Intent Deadline January 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments.
- Foreign Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Procurement and Grants Office, released a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Public Health Research on Spina Bifida (U01)" under Funding Opportunity Number RFA DD 10 002. This announcement supports public health research focused on spina bifida and related neural tube defects (NTDs), with the broader aim of strengthening the evidence base around folic acid and birth defects prevention. The mechanism is a cooperative agreement (U01), which generally means the CDC expects to have substantial involvement in the work beyond standard grant oversight, such as collaboration on project direction, coordination, or technical input.
The central purpose of the award is to advance folic acid and birth defects research by targeting important gaps in current knowledge about NTDs. While the brief synopsis does not list specific research topics or required aims, it makes clear that proposals should be designed to answer unresolved public health questions about neural tube defects, including spina bifida, and to generate findings that can inform prevention efforts, public health practice, or future research priorities. Applicants are directed to consult the full Funding Opportunity Announcement on Grants.gov for the complete scope, expectations, and application requirements.
Funding is limited and highly competitive: the CDC anticipated making one award, with an estimated total of $250,000 available in fiscal year 2010. The stated award ceiling is also $250,000, indicating the single selected project could receive up to that amount. The estimated project start or funding period is listed as August 2010, suggesting a timeline in which applications submitted in early 2010 would be reviewed and finalized for an award later that summer.
Key dates included a posted date of December 10, 2009, with a Letter of Intent deadline of January 27, 2010, and an application closing date of February 26, 2010. The archive date is March 28, 2010, meaning the opportunity would be formally archived after that point. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was broad and included a wide range of domestic organizations and government entities, such as state, county, city/township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exception language for institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and additional applicants as described in the FOA’s eligibility clarification text. The listing also references foreign institutions under eligibility information, indicating that non-U.S. entities may have been permitted to apply or participate under certain conditions, though the specific rules would be defined in the full announcement.
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact provided was the CDC’s Technical Information Management Section (PGOTIMS) at 770-488-2700. For full program details, including required content, evaluation criteria, allowable costs, and the specific research gaps the CDC intended to prioritize, applicants were instructed to review the complete posting on Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this CDC grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Public Health Research on Spina Bifida (U01)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA DD 10 002.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through its Procurement and Grants Office.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support public health research focused on spina bifida and related neural tube defects (NTDs), with a broader aim of strengthening the evidence base around folic acid and birth defects prevention.
What kinds of conditions or topics are in scope?
The synopsis indicates a focus on spina bifida and related neural tube defects (NTDs), and research that advances understanding relevant to folic acid and birth defects prevention.
Does the synopsis list specific required research aims or topics?
No. The brief synopsis does not list specific research topics or required aims. It states that proposals should address important gaps in knowledge and unresolved public health questions about neural tube defects (including spina bifida) and generate findings that can inform prevention efforts, public health practice, or future research priorities.
What type of award mechanism is this?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism (U01).
What does a U01 cooperative agreement imply about CDC involvement?
A U01 generally means the CDC expects to have substantial involvement beyond standard grant oversight, such as collaboration on project direction, coordination, or providing technical input.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making under this FOA?
CDC anticipated making one award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total amount available was $250,000 in fiscal year 2010.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $250,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was December 10, 2009.
Was a Letter of Intent (LOI) required, and when was it due?
A Letter of Intent deadline is listed as January 27, 2010.
When was the application due?
The application closing date was February 26, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 28, 2010, meaning the opportunity would be formally archived after that point.
When was the estimated project start or funding period?
The estimated project start/funding period is listed as August 2010.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (with noted exception language for institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. Additional applicants may be eligible as described in the FOA's eligibility clarification text.
Were tribal entities included in eligibility?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed among eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status are included in the eligibility list (with noted exception language related to institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Are universities and colleges eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Can foreign institutions apply?
The eligibility listing references foreign institutions under eligibility information, indicating non-U.S. entities may have been permitted to apply or participate under certain conditions. The specific rules would be defined in the full announcement.
Where should applicants look for the full scope, requirements, and evaluation criteria?
Applicants were instructed to consult the complete Funding Opportunity Announcement on Grants.gov for full details, including scope, expectations, application requirements, required content, evaluation criteria, allowable costs, and any specific research gaps CDC intended to prioritize.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is the CDC's Technical Information Management Section (PGOTIMS) at 770-488-2700.
Does the synopsis provide details on allowable costs or budget rules?
No. It states that allowable costs and other program details should be reviewed in the full posting on Grants.gov.
Does the synopsis describe how applications will be reviewed or scored?
No. It directs applicants to the full FOA on Grants.gov for evaluation criteria and other application requirements.
Is the funding described as competitive?
Yes. The synopsis describes funding as limited and highly competitive, with one anticipated award.
What outcomes should proposed research aim to produce?
Based on the synopsis, research should be designed to answer unresolved public health questions about neural tube defects (including spina bifida) and generate findings that can inform prevention efforts, public health practice, or future research priorities.
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