Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH13 132805CONT17
Apply for CDC RFA GH13 132805CONT17
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Scaling up Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision through improvements in the availability, integration and quality of HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Zimbabwe 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 Sep 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 22, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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:
This funding opportunity is a continuation cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). It focuses on Zimbabwe and is aimed at scaling up Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) as a key HIV prevention intervention, while also strengthening how HIV prevention, care, and treatment services are made available, integrated with one another, and delivered with consistent quality. In practical terms, the opportunity centers on expanding access to VMMC services and improving the broader service environment so that men and boys who come for circumcision can be effectively linked to HIV testing and counseling, prevention services, and, when needed, HIV care and treatment.
The grant is listed under Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA GH13 132805CONT17 and is categorized as "Continuation" funding, meaning it is designed to maintain and build on an existing CDC-supported program rather than start an entirely new initiative. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC expects to have substantial involvement in the work beyond standard grant oversight. That involvement often includes collaboration on planning, technical guidance, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and alignment with PEPFAR program priorities and national strategies in Zimbabwe.
Programmatically, the opportunity emphasizes scale and quality at the same time. Scaling up VMMC implies increasing the number of procedures delivered and expanding service reach, potentially through approaches such as fixed-site services, outreach or mobile service delivery models, and demand creation aligned with national priorities. The mention of improving "availability, integration and quality" signals that the work is not only about volume, but also about strengthening the supporting systems that make services reliable and effective. Integration points commonly include HIV testing services, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections where appropriate, risk-reduction counseling, referrals for antiretroviral therapy for clients who test HIV-positive, and linkage to prevention options for those who test HIV-negative. Quality improvement implies attention to clinical standards, infection prevention and control, adverse event monitoring and management, provider training and mentorship, commodities and supply chains, and the client experience, including consent processes and post-operative follow-up.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity sits within the health funding activity category (CFDA 93.067), which is associated with CDC global HIV/AIDS activities. The listing shows an expected number of awards of one, suggesting a single recipient would be selected to carry out the continuation work at the scale CDC intends, potentially coordinating across multiple sites or partners. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which often indicates that the public synopsis does not specify a maximum award amount in that field, rather than implying no funding; exact funding levels in such cases are commonly defined in the full announcement, continuation guidance, or through PEPFAR country operational planning processes.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which indicates that the complete eligibility criteria were provided in the full notice rather than in the summary fields. Typically, CDC continuation cooperative agreements are limited to current recipients or otherwise qualified entities as defined in the full funding announcement, and they may include specific organizational types or requirements tied to program history and capacity.
Key dates in the synopsis show it was created on September 19, 2016, with an original closing date of November 22, 2016. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as CDC, through PEPFAR, continuing a Zimbabwe-based VMMC scale-up effort with a strong emphasis on strengthening service delivery systems so circumcision services are widely accessible, well integrated with HIV prevention and treatment pathways, and consistently delivered at high clinical and program quality.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a CDC cooperative agreement funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), focused on Zimbabwe, and supported through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The work centers on scaling up Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) as an HIV prevention intervention while strengthening the overall availability, integration, and quality of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services connected to VMMC service delivery.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA GH13 132805CONT17.
What type of funding is this (new award or continuation)?
This is categorized as "Continuation" funding, meaning it is intended to maintain and build on an existing CDC-supported program rather than launch an entirely new initiative.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means CDC expects substantial involvement beyond standard grant oversight, such as collaboration on planning, technical guidance, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and alignment with PEPFAR priorities and Zimbabwe national strategies.
What country or geographic area does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity is focused on Zimbabwe.
What is the main program goal of this opportunity?
The primary goal is to scale up access to VMMC services as a key HIV prevention intervention, while also strengthening the broader service delivery environment so services are available, integrated, and consistently high quality.
How does VMMC fit into the HIV service delivery approach described here?
VMMC is positioned as an entry point to broader HIV-related services. The opportunity emphasizes ensuring that men and boys who come for circumcision can be effectively linked to HIV testing and counseling, prevention services, and, when needed, HIV care and treatment.
What does "availability, integration and quality" mean in practical program terms?
Based on the description provided, it signals that the work is not only about increasing the number of circumcisions, but also about strengthening systems and service pathways so services are reliable and effective. It also implies consistent quality of clinical and program delivery across service settings.
What kinds of service delivery models are referenced for scaling up VMMC?
The opportunity notes that scale-up may involve approaches such as fixed-site services, outreach, or mobile service delivery models, along with demand creation aligned with national priorities.
What integration points with other HIV services are highlighted?
Common integration points mentioned include HIV testing services, risk-reduction counseling, referrals for antiretroviral therapy (ART) for clients who test HIV-positive, and linkage to prevention options for those who test HIV-negative. The description also references screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) where appropriate.
What quality improvement elements are emphasized?
The description highlights quality improvement areas such as clinical standards, infection prevention and control, adverse event monitoring and management, provider training and mentorship, commodities and supply chains, and the client experience, including consent processes and post-operative follow-up.
Is this opportunity meant to fund a single organization or multiple awards?
The synopsis lists an expected number of awards of one, which suggests a single recipient would be selected to carry out the continuation work at the intended scale, potentially coordinating across multiple sites or partners.
What is the CFDA number and program category associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.067, associated with CDC global HIV/AIDS activities.
Is there a maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the synopsis. This often indicates that the public synopsis does not specify a maximum award amount in that field rather than indicating no funding. Exact funding levels in such cases are commonly defined in the full announcement, continuation guidance, or through PEPFAR country operational planning processes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which indicates the complete eligibility criteria were provided in the full notice rather than in the summary. The description notes that CDC continuation cooperative agreements are typically limited to current recipients or otherwise qualified entities as defined in the full funding announcement, potentially including specific organizational types or requirements tied to program history and capacity.
What does CDC "substantial involvement" usually look like in a cooperative agreement?
As described, CDC involvement often includes collaboration on planning, providing technical guidance, setting monitoring and evaluation expectations, and ensuring alignment with PEPFAR program priorities and Zimbabwe national strategies.
What is the purpose of linking VMMC clients to HIV testing and treatment services?
The stated purpose is to ensure men and boys accessing circumcision services can also receive HIV testing and counseling, be connected to prevention services, and be referred into HIV care and treatment when needed, strengthening the overall HIV service continuum around the VMMC platform.
What are the key dates shown in the synopsis?
The synopsis shows it was created on September 19, 2016, and lists an original closing date of November 22, 2016.
What is PEPFAR's role in this opportunity?
The opportunity is described as being under PEPFAR and focused on HIV prevention and service delivery strengthening in Zimbabwe, indicating that program priorities and planning are expected to align with PEPFAR objectives and country operational planning processes.
What is the overall intent of this continuation opportunity in one sentence?
It is intended to continue and expand a Zimbabwe-based CDC/PEPFAR VMMC scale-up effort while strengthening integrated HIV prevention, care, and treatment service delivery so services are widely accessible and consistently high quality.
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