Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH15 162602CONT16
Apply for CDC RFA GH15 162602CONT16
- The HHS-CDC in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Clinical Services for Men Who have Sex with Men, Transgender, and Bisexual Populations Living with HIV/STI in the Dominican Republic 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 Jan 21, 2016 and posted on Jan 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 21, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Strengthening Clinical Services for Men Who have Sex with Men, Transgender, and Bisexual Populations Living with HIV/STI in the Dominican Republic under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," is a U.S. government public health award focused on improving clinical services for key populations affected by HIV and sexually transmitted infections in the Dominican Republic. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and it falls under the broader PEPFAR platform, which supports global HIV prevention, care, and treatment efforts.
The announcement is identified as CDC RFA GH15-162602CONT16 and is categorized as a continuation opportunity, meaning it is intended to continue or extend an existing program of work rather than launch a brand-new competitive initiative. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that CDC expects to have substantial involvement beyond standard grant oversight. In practical terms, cooperative agreements often include close collaboration on technical approaches, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and alignment with PEPFAR and national HIV program priorities, while the recipient still carries out day-to-day implementation.
The primary program aim is to strengthen clinical services for men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender people, and bisexual populations who are living with HIV and/or STIs. The emphasis on these groups reflects well-documented disparities in HIV and STI burden and the frequent barriers these communities face in accessing respectful, competent, and stigma-free healthcare. Although the summary data provided does not list specific activities, the title and context strongly suggest a focus on improving the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of facility-based and linked services for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing clinical management of HIV and STIs within the Dominican Republic. Under PEPFAR, this type of work commonly aligns with objectives such as increasing uptake of HIV testing and linkage to care, improving retention in care and antiretroviral therapy outcomes, strengthening STI screening and treatment, integrating prevention and clinical services where appropriate, and building clinical capacity to deliver services that are appropriate for MSM, transgender, and bisexual clients.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is classified under the Health activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.067, which corresponds to CDC's global HIV/AIDS programs and related public health activities. The application window for this continuation action closed on March 21, 2016 (original and current closing dates are the same), and the opportunity was created and posted on January 21, 2016. The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the source record, which usually means the ceiling was not specified in the synopsis record or is handled through continuation funding parameters rather than an openly competed maximum amount. The number of expected awards is not stated in the provided data, which is common for continuation notices where the recipient pool may be limited or predetermined by prior awards.
Eligibility is shown as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," indicating that eligibility details were provided in the full announcement rather than the short synopsis. In many CDC continuation cooperative agreements, eligible applicants can be restricted to current recipients or organizations that meet specific criteria tied to the existing project, but the exact eligibility rules would be confirmed in the full funding announcement text.
Overall, this opportunity represents CDC's continued investment, under PEPFAR, in strengthening HIV and STI clinical services for populations that often experience elevated risk and disproportionate impact, with the country focus specifically on the Dominican Republic. The cooperative agreement structure and continuation category signal an implementation-oriented award that builds on existing efforts, with CDC providing hands-on technical partnership to help ensure the supported clinical services are effective, monitored, and aligned with PEPFAR goals and in-country public health priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Strengthening Clinical Services for Men Who have Sex with Men, Transgender, and Bisexual Populations Living with HIV/STI in the Dominican Republic under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Which agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. government public health award administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What is the opportunity/announcement number?
The announcement is identified as CDC RFA GH15-162602CONT16.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means the CDC expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond standard grant oversight, such as collaboration on technical approaches and monitoring and evaluation expectations, while the recipient conducts day-to-day implementation.
Is this a new competitive grant or a continuation?
It is categorized as a continuation opportunity. That means it is intended to continue or extend an existing program of work rather than launch a brand-new competitive initiative.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The primary aim is to strengthen clinical services for men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender people, and bisexual populations who are living with HIV and/or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the Dominican Republic.
Which populations are the focus of the program?
The program focuses on MSM, transgender, and bisexual populations living with HIV and/or STIs. The emphasis reflects disparities in HIV/STI burden and common barriers these communities face in accessing respectful, competent, stigma-free healthcare.
What country is the program focused on?
The country focus is the Dominican Republic.
How does this opportunity relate to PEPFAR?
This opportunity is under the broader PEPFAR platform, which supports global HIV prevention, care, and treatment efforts. The award represents CDC investment under PEPFAR to strengthen clinical services aligned with PEPFAR goals and in-country public health priorities.
What is the activity/category area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is classified under the Health activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.067, which corresponds to CDC global HIV/AIDS programs and related public health activities.
What kinds of activities are supported?
The synopsis does not list specific activities. However, based on the title and context, the effort is oriented toward improving the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of facility-based and linked services for HIV and STI diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing clinical management for the target populations in the Dominican Republic.
Does the description specify exact program deliverables or interventions?
No. The provided information describes the aim and context, but does not provide a detailed list of required interventions, deliverables, or workplan components in the synopsis.
What does "strengthening clinical services" likely mean in practical terms?
The provided description suggests improvements in service quality and access, particularly for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing clinical management of HIV and STIs. It also notes that cooperative agreements commonly involve close collaboration on technical approaches and monitoring and evaluation, as well as alignment with PEPFAR and national HIV program priorities.
What is the application timeline (posted date and closing date)?
The opportunity was created and posted on January 21, 2016. The application window closed on March 21, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided information, the application period closed on March 21, 2016.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount)?
The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the source record. This typically indicates the ceiling was not specified in the synopsis record or that the continuation funding amount is handled through continuation parameters rather than an openly competed maximum amount.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The number of expected awards is not stated in the provided data. This can be common for continuation notices where the recipient pool may be limited or tied to prior awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is shown as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The synopsis indicates that the exact eligibility details are in the full announcement, not in the short summary provided here.
Does "continuation" imply eligibility may be limited to existing recipients?
The provided description notes that, in many CDC continuation cooperative agreements, eligible applicants can be restricted to current recipients or organizations meeting criteria tied to the existing project. However, the exact eligibility rules for this opportunity would be confirmed in the full funding announcement text.
What level of involvement does CDC typically have in a cooperative agreement?
Cooperative agreements typically include substantial CDC involvement beyond standard grant oversight, such as close collaboration on technical approaches, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and ensuring alignment with PEPFAR and national priorities, while the recipient is responsible for day-to-day implementation.
What is the overall public health rationale for focusing on MSM, transgender, and bisexual populations?
The provided information cites well-documented disparities in HIV and STI burden and the barriers these communities frequently face in accessing respectful, competent, and stigma-free healthcare.
What is the overall goal of this award in plain terms?
The overall goal is to continue CDC-supported, PEPFAR-aligned work in the Dominican Republic to improve clinical HIV/STI services for MSM, transgender, and bisexual populations, using an implementation-oriented cooperative agreement approach that includes hands-on technical partnership and monitoring expectations.
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