Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH11 116704CONT14
Apply for CDC RFA GH11 116704CONT14
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Human Resources for Health through Continuing Education of Health Workers in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 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): 93.067 Global AIDS.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2014 and posted on Feb 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This award will be a continuation of funds intended only for grantees previously awarded under CDC RFA GH11 1167 Strengthening Human Resources for Health through Continuing Education of Health Workers in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia under the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Strengthening Human Resources for Health through Continuing Education of Health Workers in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant announcement focused on improving Ethiopia's health workforce through continuing education. It sits within the broader goals of PEPFAR, the U.S. Government initiative to combat HIV/AIDS globally, and it emphasizes the idea that sustained progress against HIV/AIDS depends not only on commodities and clinical services, but also on a capable, well-trained workforce that can deliver high-quality care over time. The core purpose is to strengthen human resources for health by supporting ongoing professional development for health workers, which can include training, mentorship, updates to clinical practice, and other forms of continuing education that help staff maintain and improve their competencies in HIV-related prevention, care, and treatment services.
Administratively, this was issued as a continuation opportunity rather than a new open competition. The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC-RFA-GH11-116704CONT14, and the Opportunity Category is listed as "Continuation," meaning the funding was intended to extend or continue activities already underway under an earlier award. The eligibility language makes this especially clear: the award was restricted only to grantees that had previously received funding under the original announcement, CDC RFA GH11-1167, with the same program title and focus. In practical terms, that means new applicants who were not already funded under the prior mechanism were not eligible to apply, even though the general "Eligible Applicants" field is broadly labeled as "Others" with further clarification in the eligibility text.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which is important because it typically implies substantial involvement by the CDC program team during the period of performance. Unlike a standard grant where the recipient has more independent discretion, a cooperative agreement generally includes closer technical collaboration, shared planning, and active oversight or participation by CDC in key program components. The activity category is "Health," and the CFDA number listed is 93.067 (Global AIDS), aligning it directly with U.S. Government global HIV/AIDS programming authorities and reporting expectations.
In terms of scale and structure, the announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means the recipient was not required to contribute its own funds or third-party resources as a condition of the award. The timeline shows it was posted and created on February 26, 2014, with an original and current closing date of March 28, 2014, and an archive date of April 27, 2014. This short application window is typical for continuation actions where the pool of eligible applicants is already defined and the purpose is to sustain program operations rather than launch a new competitive cycle.
Overall, the opportunity reflects a targeted investment in workforce capacity in Ethiopia, using continuing education as the vehicle to maintain and improve service quality in the context of HIV/AIDS programs supported through PEPFAR. The emphasis on human resources for health suggests activities designed to ensure that clinicians, nurses, counselors, laboratory personnel, and other front-line health workers can keep up with evolving guidelines, strengthen clinical and programmatic skills, and deliver consistent, effective services. Even though the notice does not list detailed program components in the excerpt provided, the title and context strongly indicate a focus on in-service training systems and continuing professional development as a means to improve performance and sustainability within Ethiopia's HIV response.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed CDC contact for grants management was Linton Browning, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 770-488-2756 or by email at pgotim@cdc.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strengthening Human Resources for Health through Continuing Education of Health Workers in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
2) Which U.S. agency is offering this grant?
The announcement is issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
3) What is the primary purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to strengthen human resources for health in Ethiopia by supporting continuing education for health workers involved in HIV-related prevention, care, and treatment services under PEPFAR.
4) What types of activities are implied as part of "continuing education" in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, continuing education may include training, mentorship, clinical practice updates, and other ongoing professional development activities that help health workers maintain and improve competencies relevant to HIV prevention, care, and treatment.
5) How does this opportunity connect to PEPFAR?
This grant sits within PEPFAR, the U.S. Government initiative to combat HIV/AIDS globally, and reflects the idea that sustained progress depends on a capable and well-trained workforce, not only commodities and clinical services.
6) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC-RFA-GH11-116704CONT14.
7) Is this a new competitive opportunity open to all applicants?
No. This is a continuation opportunity, not a new open competition.
8) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted only to grantees that had previously received funding under the original announcement, CDC RFA GH11-1167, with the same program title and focus. New applicants that were not funded under the prior mechanism were not eligible to apply.
9) The listing says "Eligible Applicants: Others." What does that mean here?
Even though the general eligible applicant field is broadly labeled as "Others," the eligibility text clarifies that only existing grantees from the earlier CDC RFA GH11-1167 award were allowed to apply for this continuation.
10) What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
11) What does "cooperative agreement" imply for the recipient?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by CDC during the period of performance. Compared with a standard grant, it generally includes closer technical collaboration, shared planning, and more active participation or oversight by CDC in key program components.
12) What is the activity category for this award?
The activity category is Health.
13) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.067 (Global AIDS).
14) How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
15) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $150,000.
16) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
17) When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on February 26, 2014.
18) What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was March 28, 2014.
19) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was April 27, 2014.
20) Why was the application window relatively short?
The notice describes this as a continuation action where the eligible pool of applicants was already defined (limited to prior awardees). Shorter application windows are typical in situations where the goal is to sustain ongoing operations rather than run a new competitive cycle.
21) What geographic focus does this opportunity emphasize?
The focus is Ethiopia, described as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
22) What health workforce groups are suggested as being relevant to this funding?
The description suggests a focus on front-line health workers involved in HIV services, including clinicians, nurses, counselors, laboratory personnel, and other health workers.
23) What is the overall program rationale stated in the description?
The rationale emphasized is that sustained progress against HIV/AIDS depends not only on commodities and clinical services, but also on a capable, well-trained workforce that can deliver high-quality care over time.
24) Does the excerpt list detailed program components or specific required interventions?
No. The excerpt does not provide detailed program components; it frames the focus broadly around in-service training systems and continuing professional development to improve performance and sustainability in Ethiopia's HIV response.
25) Who is the listed CDC grants management contact for assistance?
The listed contact is Linton Browning, Grants Management Specialist.
26) How can the CDC contact be reached?
Phone: 770-488-2756. Email: pgotim@cdc.gov.
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