Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS10 1070
Apply for CDC RFA PS10 1070
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening National Laboratory Systems towards WHO AFRO Stepwise Accreditation in the Republic of Ghana 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 4, 2010 and posted on Jan 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below Public nonprofit organizations Private nonprofit organizations For profit organizations Small, minority, women owned business Universities Colleges Research institutions Hospitals Community based organizations Faith based organizations Federally recognized Indian tribal organizations Alaska Native tribal governments Indian tribes Tribal Epidemiology centers Indian tribal organizations State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States) Non domestic (non U.S.) entity Other (specify) 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 letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with Other Attachment Forms when submitting via www.grants.gov.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Strengthening National Laboratory Systems towards WHO AFRO Stepwise Accreditation in the Republic of Ghana Under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," is a CDC-led cooperative agreement designed to help Ghana improve and standardize its national laboratory system in line with the WHO AFRO Stepwise Laboratory Quality Improvement Process Toward Accreditation (often referred to as the stepwise accreditation approach). The effort sits under the broader PEPFAR framework, which is overseen by the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, and reflects CDCs role in partnering with host countries to identify gaps, prioritize needs, and implement targeted technical and programmatic support that aligns with the host countrys own strategic plans and partnership agreements. In practical terms, the grant is meant to strengthen the quality and reliability of laboratory services that are essential for HIV and related public health programs, by supporting systems that move laboratories toward internationally recognized quality standards through staged, measurable improvements.
The mechanism is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means recipients should expect substantial involvement from CDC in guiding, monitoring, and collaborating on program implementation rather than operating completely independently. The activity category is health, and it falls under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS). CDC anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,800,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $150,000 up to a ceiling of $1,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on applicants and allows organizations to focus more directly on program delivery and technical outcomes.
The competition was posted on January 15, 2010, with an original and final closing date of March 16, 2010, and an archive date of April 15, 2010. While the dates indicate this is an older opportunity, the structure and intent reflect a common PEPFAR approach: investing in core health system functions, like laboratories and quality management systems, that directly support HIV diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and broader disease surveillance.
Eligibility was intentionally broad, allowing many types of organizations to apply. Eligible applicants included public and private nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, small and minority or women-owned businesses, universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and government entities at the state and local level (including U.S. territories and affiliated jurisdictions listed in the notice). The announcement also allowed non-U.S. entities to apply, which is important for in-country implementation capacity in Ghana. For applicants applying as a Bona Fide Agent of a state or local government, the opportunity required documentation (a letter from the relevant government) confirming that status, submitted as part of the application package through Grants.gov.
The core program idea is capacity building toward WHO AFRO stepwise accreditation, which usually involves strengthening laboratory quality management systems, standard operating procedures, training and mentorship, proficiency testing and quality assurance, equipment maintenance systems, biosafety practices, data and documentation practices, and management structures that support continuous improvement. Because this is framed as national laboratory systems strengthening rather than a single facility upgrade, the work would typically extend beyond one lab and could include coordination mechanisms, standardized guidance, and scalable approaches that help multiple laboratories progress through the stepwise pathway.
For administrative questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement, CDC provided a grants contact point through PGO TIMS Grants at 770-488-2700 and a general email contact (listed in the source as "GENERAL E MAIL").
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strengthening National Laboratory Systems towards WHO AFRO Stepwise Accreditation in the Republic of Ghana Under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Who is leading this grant program?
This is a CDC-led cooperative agreement. That means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead U.S. agency for the award and is expected to be actively involved in the work.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to help Ghana improve and standardize its national laboratory system in line with the WHO AFRO Stepwise Laboratory Quality Improvement Process Toward Accreditation (the stepwise accreditation approach). The work is intended to strengthen the quality and reliability of laboratory services that support HIV and related public health programs.
How does this connect to PEPFAR?
The activity sits under the broader Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) framework, overseen by the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator. It reflects CDCs role in partnering with host countries to identify gaps, prioritize needs, and implement targeted technical and programmatic support aligned with the host countrys strategic plans and partnership agreements.
What does "WHO AFRO Stepwise Accreditation" mean in this context?
It refers to the WHO AFRO Stepwise Laboratory Quality Improvement Process Toward Accreditation, which supports laboratories in moving toward internationally recognized quality standards through staged, measurable improvements rather than a single jump to full accreditation.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for applicants and recipients?
A cooperative agreement typically means recipients should expect substantial involvement from CDC in guiding, monitoring, and collaborating on program implementation, rather than operating completely independently.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is health.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS).
How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
CDC anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,800,000.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $150,000 up to a ceiling of $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The competition was posted on January 15, 2010.
What were the application deadlines?
The original and final closing date listed was March 16, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 15, 2010.
Is this an older funding opportunity?
Yes. The dates provided (2010 posting and closing) indicate this is an older opportunity. The description notes that the structure and intent reflect a common PEPFAR approach of investing in core health system functions such as laboratories and quality management systems.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was intentionally broad. Eligible applicants included public and private nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, small businesses and minority or women-owned businesses, universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and government entities at the state and local level (including U.S. territories and affiliated jurisdictions listed in the notice). Non-U.S. entities were also allowed to apply.
Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement allowed non-U.S. entities to apply, which supports in-country implementation capacity in Ghana.
What is a "Bona Fide Agent" and does it affect application requirements?
If applying as a Bona Fide Agent of a state or local government, the opportunity required documentation confirming that status. Specifically, applicants needed a letter from the relevant government confirming Bona Fide Agent status.
Where did Bona Fide Agent documentation need to be submitted?
The required letter confirming Bona Fide Agent status needed to be submitted as part of the application package through Grants.gov.
What kinds of activities did the program aim to support?
The core idea is capacity building toward WHO AFRO stepwise accreditation. The description notes this usually involves strengthening laboratory quality management systems, standard operating procedures, training and mentorship, proficiency testing and quality assurance, equipment maintenance systems, biosafety practices, data and documentation practices, and management structures that support continuous improvement.
Is the focus on one laboratory or the national system?
The opportunity is framed as national laboratory systems strengthening rather than a single facility upgrade. The description suggests the work would typically extend beyond one laboratory and may include coordination mechanisms, standardized guidance, and scalable approaches to help multiple laboratories progress through the stepwise pathway.
Why are laboratory systems important for HIV programs under PEPFAR?
The opportunity describes laboratories as essential for HIV and related public health programs, supporting HIV diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and broader disease surveillance. Strengthening laboratory quality and reliability supports these functions.
Who should be contacted for administrative questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
CDC provided a grants contact point through PGO TIMS Grants at 770-488-2700 and a general email contact listed in the source as "GENERAL E MAIL."
What should applicants expect regarding CDC involvement during implementation?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the description indicates applicants should expect CDC to be involved in guiding, monitoring, and collaborating on program implementation, consistent with CDC partnering to identify gaps, prioritize needs, and implement targeted support aligned with host country plans.
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