Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH15 1568
Apply for CDC RFA GH15 1568
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Human Resources for Health Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda 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): 93.068 Chronic Diseases Research, Control, and Prevention.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 1, 2014 and posted on Oct 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 6, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,000,000.00 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).
- The Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH) is responsible for managing health facilities and human resources offering comprehensive HIV and integrated health services. Establishing cooperative agreements with MOH provides a relationship where CDC can provide the necessary technical assistance and mentorship needed to ensure that the MOH delivers the services according to USG expectations. PEPFAR is supporting the national HIV response which is implemented by MOH at health facilities throughout the country. MOH has been the lead for health policy and systems strengthening in the Republic of Rwanda since it was established. MOH is responsible for the management, administration, staffing of health facilities implementing PEPFAR HIV services, and all ongoing or in service training needs. It is the primary official government source in the Republic of Rwanda for providing these public health services. There is no other agency within Rwanda with the mandate from the Government of Rwanda to provide these services.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Strengthening Human Resources for Health Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)" (Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA GH15 1568) is a CDC-funded cooperative agreement aimed at addressing Rwanda's major shortage of trained health care workers and strengthening the countrys ability to educate and retain a skilled health workforce over the long term. The core problem the program targets is a gap of trained staff numbering in the thousands, which affects the delivery of HIV services and broader integrated health services across the national health system. The overall intent is not only to increase the number of health workers entering the system, but also to strengthen the people and institutions responsible for training them, so the system can eventually sustain itself without ongoing external dependence.
The FOA focuses on expanding and improving training pipelines by increasing enrollment in undergraduate and graduate health professional programs, supporting preservice training, and building mentoring relationships that improve the quality of instruction and clinical preparation. In practical terms, this means supporting the education and development of both current and future cohorts of health professionals, while also investing in the next generation of health educators and trainers. By strengthening training capacity and educator skills, the program is designed to produce a steady, renewable supply of qualified health workers while ensuring that Rwanda has the teaching workforce necessary to keep producing them year after year.
A key theme of the opportunity is sustainability through systems strengthening. The FOA emphasizes creating durable national capacity by improving training opportunities and ensuring access to necessary equipment so that training activities can continue in future years. Rather than being limited to short-term workshops, the approach is geared toward reinforcing the underlying educational infrastructure and human capacity that supports ongoing health workforce production. This aligns with PEPFAR goals by strengthening the workforce that delivers HIV services while also benefiting integrated services across the health sector.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which signals substantial involvement by CDC beyond standard grant monitoring. This structure is meant to enable CDC to provide technical assistance and mentorship to ensure that implementation meets US Government expectations and supports high-quality program delivery. The single expected award reflects a centralized approach aligned with national planning and implementation.
Eligibility is effectively limited to the Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH). The FOA explains that the MOH is the responsible authority for managing health facilities and human resources that deliver comprehensive HIV and integrated health services nationwide. It also states that there is no other agency in Rwanda with the mandate from the Government of Rwanda to provide these services at the national level, making the MOH the primary and appropriate partner for a cooperative agreement supporting national workforce and training systems. This arrangement supports PEPFAR implementation, since MOH leads the national HIV response and oversees staffing, administration, and in-service training needs at facilities delivering PEPFAR-supported services.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted October 1, 2014, with an original and final closing date of December 6, 2014, and an archive date of January 5, 2015. The award ceiling is listed as USD 14,000,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The activity category is Health, and the CFDA number referenced is 93.068 (Chronic Diseases Research, Control, and Prevention). For technical issues accessing the full announcement, CDCs Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section is listed as the contact point (pgotim@cdc.gov, 770-488-2700).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strengthening Human Resources for Health Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA GH15 1568.
Which agency is funding this opportunity?
The opportunity is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates substantial involvement by CDC beyond standard grant monitoring. In this opportunity, the cooperative agreement structure is intended to allow CDC to provide technical assistance and mentorship to support high-quality implementation and alignment with U.S. Government expectations.
What problem is this opportunity trying to address in Rwanda?
The program targets Rwanda's major shortage of trained health care workers. The FOA describes a gap of trained staff numbering in the thousands, which affects delivery of HIV services and broader integrated health services across the national health system.
What is the main goal or overall intent of the program?
The overall intent is to strengthen Rwanda's ability to educate and retain a skilled health workforce over the long term. This includes increasing the number of health workers entering the system and strengthening the people and institutions responsible for training them so the system can become more self-sustaining over time.
How does this opportunity relate to PEPFAR?
The opportunity is aligned with PEPFAR goals by strengthening the health workforce that delivers HIV services. It is also intended to benefit integrated services across the broader health sector.
What kinds of activities does the FOA emphasize?
The FOA emphasizes expanding and improving training pipelines by increasing enrollment in undergraduate and graduate health professional programs, supporting preservice training, and building mentoring relationships that improve instruction quality and clinical preparation.
Does the opportunity focus only on short-term trainings or workshops?
No. The approach described is aimed at sustainability through systems strengthening and reinforcing educational infrastructure and human capacity, rather than being limited to short-term workshops.
What is meant by "training pipelines" in this FOA?
Based on the FOA description, "training pipelines" refers to the pathway for producing new health professionals, including increased enrollment in health professional programs, preservice training support, and improvements in mentoring and instruction that help trainees become practice-ready.
Who is the intended beneficiary: current health workers, future health workers, or both?
Both. The FOA describes supporting the education and development of current and future cohorts of health professionals, while also investing in the next generation of health educators and trainers.
Why does the FOA emphasize strengthening educators and trainers?
The FOA frames educator and trainer development as essential for sustainability. By building educator skills and training capacity, Rwanda can produce a steady, renewable supply of qualified health workers year after year.
Does the FOA include support for training equipment?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes sustainability by improving training opportunities and ensuring access to necessary equipment so training activities can continue in future years.
Is this a national-level program or a local project?
The FOA describes a national capacity-building effort intended to strengthen workforce and training systems across Rwanda's national health system.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is effectively limited to the Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH).
Why is eligibility limited to the Rwanda Ministry of Health (MOH)?
The FOA explains that the MOH is the responsible authority for managing health facilities and human resources that deliver comprehensive HIV and integrated health services nationwide. It also states there is no other agency in Rwanda with the Government of Rwanda mandate to provide these services at the national level, making MOH the appropriate partner for a cooperative agreement supporting national workforce and training systems.
How many awards does CDC expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity indicates a single expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as USD 14,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Health.
What CFDA number is referenced in the FOA?
The CFDA number referenced is 93.068 (Chronic Diseases Research, Control, and Prevention).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 1, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date listed is December 6, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is January 5, 2015.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the FOA lists CDC's Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section as the contact point: pgotim@cdc.gov or 770-488-2700.
Does the FOA describe how the program supports long-term sustainability?
Yes. Sustainability is a central theme. The FOA emphasizes strengthening underlying educational infrastructure and human capacity, improving training opportunities, supporting needed equipment, and building national training and educator capacity so workforce production can continue in future years without ongoing external dependence.
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