Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA PS 09 004
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- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Screening Targeted Populations to Interrupt On going Chains of Transmission with Enhanced Partner Notification The STOP Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.943 Epidemiologic Research Studies of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infec.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 23, 2008 and posted on Dec 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $166,666.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This funding opportunity is limited to state and local government applicants. Please see the full funding opportunity announcement for further detail.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Screening Targeted Populations to Interrupt On-going Chains of Transmission with Enhanced Partner Notification (The STOP Study)" is a CDC discretionary funding announcement issued through the CDC Procurement and Grants Office under Funding Opportunity Number RFA PS 09 004. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the CDC expected to have substantial involvement with recipients during the project period rather than operating as a hands-off funder. The program sits within the health and epidemiologic research space and is linked to CFDA 93.943, which covers epidemiologic research studies related to HIV/AIDS.
The main goal of the STOP Study funding is to evaluate how screening for acute HIV infection (AHI) can be connected to enhanced partner notification and contact tracing in order to interrupt active chains of HIV transmission. Acute HIV infection refers to the very early phase after someone acquires HIV, when viral levels are often high and the person may be especially likely to transmit the virus to others. Because standard testing approaches may miss some very early infections, the program is focused on targeted screening strategies that can identify AHI sooner, then immediately leverage that diagnosis to trigger stronger partner services. The emphasis is not just on finding new cases, but on pairing early detection with rapid, effective public health follow-up so that partners can be notified, offered testing, and linked to services quickly enough to reduce further spread.
In terms of funding scale and expected awards, the CDC anticipated making approximately four awards using a total estimated pool of about $500,000 in fiscal year 2009. Individual awards were expected to fall within a range, with an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $166,666. The estimated funding date was planned for before September 30, 2009, indicating awards would likely be made near the end of the federal fiscal year once applications were reviewed and selections finalized.
Eligibility for this opportunity was limited to state and local government applicants, meaning the program was aimed at health departments or similar governmental public health entities positioned to conduct population-based screening and partner services work. The posting date for the opportunity was December 23, 2008, and the application deadline was February 20, 2009, with an archive date of March 22, 2009. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Applicants were directed to consult the full funding opportunity announcement on the CDC website for complete program requirements, application instructions, and any additional eligibility details referenced in the announcement. For technical problems accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO TIM) at 770-488-2700.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Screening Targeted Populations to Interrupt On-going Chains of Transmission with Enhanced Partner Notification (The STOP Study)."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) discretionary funding announcement issued through the CDC Procurement and Grants Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA PS 09 004.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning CDC is generally expected to have substantial involvement with recipients during the project period (rather than acting as a hands-off funder).
What program area does this funding support?
The STOP Study sits within health and epidemiologic research and is linked to CFDA 93.943, which covers epidemiologic research studies related to HIV/AIDS.
What is the main purpose of the STOP Study?
The primary goal is to evaluate how screening for acute HIV infection (AHI) can be connected to enhanced partner notification and contact tracing to interrupt active chains of HIV transmission.
What does the grant mean by "acute HIV infection (AHI)"?
Acute HIV infection refers to the very early phase after someone acquires HIV. During this period, viral levels are often high and a person may be especially likely to transmit HIV to others.
Why does the opportunity emphasize screening for acute HIV infection?
The announcement highlights that standard testing approaches may miss very early infections. Targeted screening strategies are intended to identify AHI sooner, enabling faster public health action.
How is screening expected to connect to partner services under this program?
The focus is not only on finding new cases, but on pairing early detection with rapid, effective follow-up so partners can be notified, offered testing, and linked to services quickly enough to reduce further spread.
What is meant by "enhanced partner notification" and "contact tracing" in this context?
Based on the description, it refers to strengthening partner services triggered by an AHI diagnosis so that partners can be identified, notified, offered testing, and connected to services quickly, with the goal of interrupting transmission chains.
How many awards did CDC expect to make?
CDC anticipated making approximately four awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The total estimated funding pool was about $500,000 in fiscal year 2009.
What was the expected award amount per recipient?
Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $166,666.
When were awards expected to be made?
The estimated funding date was planned for before September 30, 2009, suggesting awards would likely be made near the end of the federal fiscal year after review and selections were finalized.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state and local government applicants, indicating the program was aimed at health departments or similar governmental public health entities.
Were non-governmental organizations eligible?
Based on the information provided, eligibility was limited to state and local government applicants.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What was the posting date for the announcement?
The posting date was December 23, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was February 20, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 22, 2009.
Where were applicants instructed to find full requirements and application instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the full funding opportunity announcement on the CDC website for complete program requirements, application instructions, and any additional eligibility details referenced in the announcement.
Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical problems, the contact listed was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (PGO TIM) at 770-488-2700.
Does the provided information include detailed program requirements or submission steps?
No. The information provided indicates those details are contained in the full funding opportunity announcement on the CDC website.
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