Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS13 1306
Apply for CDC RFA PS13 1306
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "STD Surveillance Network (SSuN)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.977 Preventive Health ServicesSexually Transmitted Diseases Control Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 21, 2013 and posted on Feb 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2013 Letter of Intent Deadline Date March 15, 2013 If you chose to submit a LOI, it must be received via express mail, delivery service, fax or e mail to Mark Stenger, MA SSuN Co Project Officer Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of STD Prevention 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop E 02 Atlanta, GA 30333 Telephone 404 639 8260 Email zpl4@cdc.gov Application Deadline Date April 30, 2013, 1159 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time, on www.grants.gov. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Limited competition. Part A and Part B Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents that are current recipients of funding for Comprehensive STD Prevention Systems Cooperative Agreements (this includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Baltimore City, City of Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and San Francisco) American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments (federally recognized or state recognized) Participation in the STD surveillance network requires the funded entity to have the legal and programmatic capacity to collect and monitor personally identified public health surveillance data within their jurisdiction, as well as the programmatic capacity to respond to emerging trends in disease and risk factors. 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. Applicants may apply for Part A alone, Part B alone or may apply for Part A and Part B.
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Opportunity Summary:
The STD Surveillance Network (SSuN) funding opportunity (CDC RFA PS13-1306) is a CDC cooperative agreement designed to strengthen how sexually transmitted diseases are tracked in the United States by filling persistent surveillance gaps and producing new, higher-quality data that can better guide public health decisions. The program emphasizes building a network of jurisdictions that can work closely with CDC and with healthcare partners in both the public and private sectors. A core theme is modernizing STD surveillance by making practical, sustainable use of electronic health data and newer health information technology so that surveillance is more timely, more complete, and better connected to real-world clinical care. Jurisdictions that successfully implement both major components of the award are intended to function as "Centers of Excellence for STD Surveillance," meaning they are expected not just to participate, but to model strong approaches that can be replicated elsewhere.
The announcement is structured around two main parts that applicants can pursue separately or together. Part A focuses on strengthening and sustaining the foundational surveillance capacity needed to understand STD trends and their drivers over time. The goal is to improve the quality, depth, and usefulness of surveillance data so health departments can better monitor disease burden, detect changes in transmission or risk factors, assess the impact of public health programs, and direct prevention resources where they will do the most good. The STDs of primary interest include the nationally notifiable conditions: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis (including congenital syphilis), and chancroid. The FOA also notes interest in other bacterial and viral STDs that may not be reportable nationally, if network resources and local capacity allow, which signals an intent to broaden situational awareness beyond the standard notifiable list when feasible.
Part B is aimed at targeted innovation and technical capacity-building through pilot and evaluation projects that use advances in health information technology in a "full and meaningful" way. In practice, this means supporting jurisdictions to test, refine, and evaluate methods for collecting and integrating electronic health data to improve surveillance data quality and to strengthen the evaluation of STD-related services. The emphasis is not on one-off experimentation, but on building sustainable technical capability in selected areas so that successful approaches can be maintained over time and potentially scaled or adapted by other jurisdictions. This part of the program reflects CDC's interest in moving STD surveillance toward more integrated, technology-enabled systems that are better aligned with how healthcare data are now generated and stored.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally implies substantial federal involvement in program guidance and collaboration compared with a standard grant. CDC anticipated making about 18 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $30,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $375,000 (floor) to $1,100,000 (ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, reducing barriers for eligible applicants that might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal contributions.
Eligibility was limited competition. Eligible applicants for Part A and/or Part B included state and local governments (or their bona fide agents) that were current recipients of funding for Comprehensive STD Prevention Systems Cooperative Agreements. The eligible jurisdictions explicitly encompassed the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several large city health departments including Baltimore, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments were also eligible. A key expectation for participation in SSuN was that the funded entity must have the legal and programmatic authority to collect and manage personally identifiable public health surveillance information within its jurisdiction and must be able to respond programmatically to emerging disease trends and risk patterns. For applicants applying as a bona fide agent, the FOA required a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government confirming that status, submitted with the application materials.
Key dates in the posting included an original posting date of February 13, 2013, with an original closing date of April 30, 2013, and a current closing date listed as May 14, 2013. A letter of intent was optional, due March 15, 2013, and was to be sent to the listed CDC project officer contact (Mark Stenger, MA) via mail, delivery service, fax, or email. The application deadline was stated as April 30, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time via Grants.gov. The opportunity was later archived on May 30, 2013. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) was listed as a support contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the STD Surveillance Network (SSuN) funding opportunity?
The STD Surveillance Network (SSuN) funding opportunity (CDC RFA PS13-1306) is a CDC cooperative agreement intended to strengthen how sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are tracked in the United States. It focuses on filling persistent surveillance gaps and producing higher-quality data to better guide public health decisions.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The program is designed to improve STD surveillance by building a network of jurisdictions that work closely with CDC and with healthcare partners in both public and private sectors. A major emphasis is modernizing surveillance through practical, sustainable use of electronic health data and newer health information technology so surveillance becomes more timely, more complete, and better connected to clinical care.
What does it mean to be a "Center of Excellence for STD Surveillance" under this program?
Jurisdictions that successfully implement both major components of the award (Part A and Part B) are intended to function as "Centers of Excellence for STD Surveillance." This means they are expected to model strong surveillance approaches that can be replicated in other jurisdictions, not just participate in the network.
How is the announcement structured?
The funding opportunity is structured into two parts that applicants can pursue separately or together: Part A and Part B.
What is Part A focused on?
Part A focuses on strengthening and sustaining foundational STD surveillance capacity. The goal is to improve the quality, depth, and usefulness of surveillance data to help health departments monitor disease burden, detect changes in transmission or risk factors, assess public health program impact, and direct prevention resources effectively.
Which STDs are the primary focus of Part A?
The STDs of primary interest include the nationally notifiable conditions: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis (including congenital syphilis), and chancroid.
Does the opportunity allow work on STDs beyond the nationally notifiable list?
Yes. The funding opportunity notes interest in other bacterial and viral STDs that may not be reportable nationally, if network resources and local capacity allow. This signals an intent to broaden situational awareness beyond the standard notifiable list when feasible.
What is Part B focused on?
Part B is aimed at targeted innovation and technical capacity-building through pilot and evaluation projects that use advances in health information technology in a full and meaningful way. It supports jurisdictions in testing, refining, and evaluating methods for collecting and integrating electronic health data to improve surveillance data quality and strengthen evaluation of STD-related services.
Is Part B intended to fund one-time pilot experiments?
No. The emphasis is on building sustainable technical capability in selected areas so successful approaches can be maintained over time and potentially scaled or adapted by other jurisdictions.
What type of funding mechanism is CDC using for this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism. A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial federal involvement in program guidance and collaboration compared with a standard grant.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making, and what was the total funding level?
CDC anticipated making about 18 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $30,000,000.
What was the expected award size for individual recipients?
Individual awards were expected to range from $375,000 (floor) to $1,100,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited competition. Eligible applicants for Part A and/or Part B included state and local governments (or their bona fide agents) that were current recipients of funding for Comprehensive STD Prevention Systems Cooperative Agreements.
Which jurisdictions were explicitly included as eligible?
The eligible jurisdictions explicitly encompassed the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several large city health departments including Baltimore, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments were also eligible.
What authority must a participating jurisdiction have?
A key expectation for participation in SSuN was that the funded entity must have the legal and programmatic authority to collect and manage personally identifiable public health surveillance information within its jurisdiction, and must be able to respond programmatically to emerging disease trends and risk patterns.
What is required if an applicant applies as a bona fide agent?
The FOA required a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government confirming the applicant's bona fide agent status, and it had to be submitted with the application materials.
When was the opportunity originally posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was February 13, 2013. The original closing date was April 30, 2013, and a current closing date was listed as May 14, 2013.
Was a letter of intent required?
No. A letter of intent was optional.
When was the optional letter of intent due and who was it sent to?
The optional letter of intent was due March 15, 2013. It was to be sent to the listed CDC project officer contact, Mark Stenger, MA, via mail, delivery service, fax, or email.
When was the application deadline and how was the application submitted?
The application deadline was stated as April 30, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and applications were to be submitted via Grants.gov.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was later archived on May 30, 2013, indicating it was no longer an active posting after that date.
Who could applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) was listed as a support contact.
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