Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1245
Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1245
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sample Vital Registration with Verbal Autopsy in the the Republic of Zambia under the Presidents 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 May 10, 2012 and posted on Mar 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $21,150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,150,000.00 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).
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below Universities Colleges Zambian Provinces 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 legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with Other Attachment Forms when submitting via www.grants.gov. PEPFAR Local Partner definition A local partner may be an individual or sole proprietorship, an entity or joint venture or other arrangement. However, to be considered a local partner in a given country served by PEPFAR, the partner must meet the criteria under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) below within that country. (1) an individual must be a citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident of and have his/her principle place of business in the country served by the PEPFAR program with which the individual is or may become involved, and a sole proprietorship must be owned by such an individual or (2) an entity (e.g., a corporation or partnership) (a) must be incorporated or legally organized under the laws of, and have its principal place of business in, the country served by the PEPFAR program with which the entity is or may become involved (b) must be at least 51 for FY 2009 10 66 for FY 2011 12 and 75 for FY 2013 beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of that same country, per sub paragraph (2)(a), or by other corporations, partnerships or other arrangements that are local partners under this paragraph or paragraph (3) (c) at least 51 for FY 2009 10 66 for FY 2011 12 and 75 for FY 2013 of the entity s staff (senior, mid level, support) must be citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of that same country, per sub paragraph (2)(a) and at least 51 for FY 2009 10 66 for FY 2011 12 and 75 for FY 2013 of the entity s senior staff (i.e., managerial and professional personnel) must be citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of such counry and (d) where an entity has a Board of Directors, at least 51 of the members of the Board must also be citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of such country or (3) a joint venture, unincorporated association, consortium, or other arrangement in which at least 51 for FY 2009 10 66 for FY 2011 12 and 75 for FY 2013 of the funding under PEPFAR award is or will be provided to members who are local partners under the criteria in paragraphs (1) or (2) above, and a local partner is designated as the managing member of the organization. Host government ministries (e.g., Ministry of Health), sub units of government ministries, and parastatal organizations in the country served by the PEPFAR program are considered local partners. A parastatal organization is defined as a fully or partially government owned or government funded organization. Such enterprises may function through a board of directors, similar to private corporations. However, ultimate control over the board may rest with the government.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Sample Vital Registration with Verbal Autopsy in the Republic of Zambia under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," was a discretionary U.S. government grant competition administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It was issued under the broader PEPFAR framework and aligned with the approach described in the announcement: CDC, working under the leadership of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, partners with host-country governments and other stakeholders to assess country needs and support programs that fit within the host nation s strategic plan and partnership framework. In practical terms, the opportunity was focused on strengthening Zambia s ability to generate reliable mortality and cause-of-death information using a sample-based vital registration approach paired with verbal autopsy methods, an approach commonly used in settings where many deaths occur outside health facilities and are not medically certified.
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC would expect to have substantial programmatic involvement beyond standard grant oversight, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination with national priorities. The activity category was health, and the funding aligned with the CFDA listing 93.067 (Global AIDS). The total estimated funding across the opportunity was listed as $21,150,000, with an award ceiling of $3,150,000 and an award floor of $0. Only one award was expected, indicating CDC intended to select a single primary implementing partner to carry out the work at national or multi-province scale. No cost sharing or matching was required, lowering financial barriers for eligible applicants.
The competition timeline shows it was posted on March 23, 2012, created in the system on May 10, 2012, and closed on May 22, 2012, with an archive date of June 21, 2012. Because it is archived, it is no longer open, but the details provide a clear snapshot of CDC s funding priorities at the time: building durable public health information systems that can better track deaths and likely causes, which is directly relevant to HIV program planning, evaluation, and resource targeting under PEPFAR. Better mortality measurement can support more accurate estimates of HIV-related deaths, reveal geographic and demographic patterns, and help assess whether prevention and treatment programs are translating into measurable survival improvements.
Eligible applicants were described broadly as "Others" with additional clarification. Specifically named eligible groups included universities, colleges, and Zambian provinces. The notice also included a provision for bona fide agents, meaning an agency or organization can apply on behalf of a state or local government if it has a legal, binding agreement documenting that status; that documentation needed to be attached in the application package when submitting through Grants.gov. In addition, the announcement emphasized PEPFAR s local partner concept and laid out detailed criteria for what counts as a local partner in a PEPFAR-served country. These criteria covered individuals and sole proprietorships based in-country, locally incorporated entities with principal place of business in-country and specific thresholds for local ownership, staffing, senior staffing, and board composition, as well as joint ventures or consortia where a defined share of PEPFAR funds flows to local partners and a local partner serves as the managing member. The thresholds described were phased by fiscal year, increasing over time (for example, 51 percent in earlier years and rising to 75 percent in later years) for elements like beneficial ownership and staffing. The notice also clarified that host government ministries, their sub-units, and parastatal organizations in the country are considered local partners, with parastatals defined as fully or partially government-owned or government-funded bodies that may operate with a board structure similar to private corporations, though ultimate control can rest with the government. Taken together, these provisions signal an emphasis on country ownership and local leadership, consistent with PEPFAR s direction during that period.
The administering agency was the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was CDC s Procurement and Grants Office, with an email address (pgotim@cdc.gov) and a phone number (770-488-2700). Overall, the opportunity was designed to fund a single implementing partner to work closely with CDC and Zambian counterparts to improve national mortality data through sample vital registration and verbal autopsy, strengthening the evidence base needed to guide and evaluate PEPFAR investments and broader public health decision-making in Zambia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Sample Vital Registration with Verbal Autopsy in the Republic of Zambia under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Which U.S. government agency administered this grant competition?
This was a discretionary U.S. government grant competition administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
How does this opportunity relate to PEPFAR?
The opportunity was issued under the broader PEPFAR framework and aligned with CDCs approach of working under the leadership of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and partnering with host-country governments and stakeholders to support programs that fit within the host nations strategic plan and partnership framework.
What is the main purpose of the project described in this opportunity?
The opportunity focused on strengthening Zambias ability to generate reliable mortality and cause-of-death information using a sample-based vital registration approach paired with verbal autopsy methods.
Why does the opportunity emphasize verbal autopsy methods?
Verbal autopsy methods are commonly used in settings where many deaths occur outside health facilities and are not medically certified. The approach helps generate likely cause-of-death information when clinical certification is not available.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category was health.
What CFDA listing was associated with this opportunity?
The funding aligned with CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS).
What award mechanism was used for this opportunity?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means CDC expects substantial programmatic involvement beyond standard grant oversight, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination with national priorities.
How much total funding was estimated across the opportunity?
The total estimated funding across the opportunity was listed as $21,150,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $3,150,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was listed as $0.
How many awards did CDC expect to make under this opportunity?
Only one award was expected, indicating CDC intended to select a single primary implementing partner to carry out the work.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching was required.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is archived and is no longer open to applications.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 23, 2012, and closed on May 22, 2012.
What are the other key dates shown for this opportunity?
The timeline indicates it was created in the system on May 10, 2012, and had an archive date of June 21, 2012.
Who was eligible to apply based on the notice?
Eligible applicants were described broadly as "Others." Specifically named eligible groups included universities, colleges, and Zambian provinces.
What are "bona fide agents" in the context of eligibility?
A bona fide agent is an agency or organization that can apply on behalf of a state or local government if it has a legal, binding agreement documenting that status.
If applying as a bona fide agent, what documentation was required?
The legal, binding agreement documenting bona fide agent status needed to be attached in the application package when submitting through Grants.gov.
Does the announcement mention any preference or emphasis on local partners?
Yes. The announcement emphasized PEPFARs local partner concept and included detailed criteria for what counts as a local partner in a PEPFAR-served country.
What types of entities can qualify as a local partner under the announcement?
The criteria described included individuals and sole proprietorships based in-country; locally incorporated entities with their principal place of business in-country that meet thresholds related to local ownership, staffing, senior staffing, and board composition; and joint ventures or consortia with specified features related to the flow of PEPFAR funds and local partner leadership.
How were the local partner thresholds described in the notice?
The thresholds were described as phased by fiscal year, increasing over time (for example, 51 percent in earlier years and rising to 75 percent in later years) for elements such as beneficial ownership and staffing.
How does the notice treat host-government entities for purposes of being a local partner?
The notice clarified that host government ministries, their sub-units, and parastatal organizations in the country are considered local partners.
What is a parastatal organization as described in the notice?
Parastatals were described as fully or partially government-owned or government-funded bodies that may operate with a board structure similar to private corporations, though ultimate control can rest with the government.
What kind of work was the selected implementer expected to carry out?
The opportunity was designed to fund a single implementing partner to work closely with CDC and Zambian counterparts to improve national mortality data through sample vital registration and verbal autopsy.
What public health value was highlighted for improving mortality and cause-of-death data?
Improved mortality measurement can support more accurate estimates of HIV-related deaths, reveal geographic and demographic patterns, and help assess whether prevention and treatment programs are translating into measurable survival improvements. The notice also framed this as strengthening the evidence base for guiding and evaluating PEPFAR investments and broader public health decision-making in Zambia.
Who was the listed point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was CDCs Procurement and Grants Office.
What contact details were provided for CDCs Procurement and Grants Office?
The email address provided was pgotim@cdc.gov and the phone number provided was (770) 488-2700.
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