Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH12 124104CONT17
Apply for CDC RFA GH12 124104CONT17
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening of the Quality and Scope of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical and Public Health Training Programs at the University of Zambia, School of Medicine in the Republic of Zambia under the U.S. Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief PE" 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 Sep 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 25, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, titled "Strengthening of the Quality and Scope of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical and Public Health Training Programs at the University of Zambia, School of Medicine in the Republic of Zambia under the U.S. Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," is a continuation funding announcement released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically within CDCs Center for Global Health (CGH). The focus is on supporting and expanding medical and public health education and training at the University of Zambia (UNZA) School of Medicine in Zambia, aligning those training investments with PEPFAR priorities related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and broader health system strengthening.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the recipient is expected to work closely with CDC during implementation rather than operating with complete independence. In practical terms, cooperative agreements often involve substantial CDC involvement in technical direction, collaboration on work planning, performance monitoring, and alignment with U.S. government and PEPFAR program goals. The opportunity is categorized under the health funding activity area and is associated with CFDA number 93.067, a CDC assistance listing that has historically supported global HIV/AIDS and related public health efforts.
The core purpose, based on the title and description provided, is to strengthen both the quality and the scope of undergraduate and postgraduate training programs in medicine and public health at UNZA. "Quality" in this context commonly points to improvements such as updated curricula, stronger faculty teaching capacity, better clinical and public health training experiences, improved mentorship and supervision structures, and more robust assessment methods to ensure graduates meet competency standards. "Scope" suggests expansion of training breadth and reach, which can include scaling existing programs, adding or enhancing specialty training pathways, incorporating more applied public health content, and ensuring trainees have meaningful exposure to HIV-related clinical care and public health programming consistent with PEPFAR objectives.
This announcement is identified as a continuation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA GH12 124104CONT17), implying it was designed primarily for recipients already funded under an earlier related award, rather than a brand-new open competition. The "Eligible Applicants" field is listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which is a common way of signaling that eligibility may be restricted or defined by additional criteria not included in the abbreviated record. In many continuation announcements, eligibility is limited to current awardees or a narrow set of institutions or partners already engaged in the original program, though the exact restriction would only be confirmed by the full funding announcement language.
Key administrative details show the opportunity was created on September 26, 2016, with an original closing date of November 25, 2016. The expected number of awards is listed as 10, suggesting CDC anticipated multiple continuation awards or subcomponents under a broader portfolio, though this number alone does not indicate the size or distribution of funds across recipients. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which often indicates that a maximum amount was not specified in the summarized data extract, that funding was subject to available appropriations, or that the ceiling was defined elsewhere in the full notice rather than in the metadata.
Overall, the opportunity represents a PEPFAR-aligned investment in workforce development and academic strengthening at a major Zambian training institution. By improving and expanding medical and public health education at UNZA School of Medicine, the program aims to bolster the pipeline of clinicians and public health professionals who can support HIV service delivery and the broader health system in Zambia, with CDC providing technical partnership through the cooperative agreement structure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strengthening of the Quality and Scope of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical and Public Health Training Programs at the University of Zambia, School of Medicine in the Republic of Zambia under the U.S. Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
2) Which U.S. agency is offering this funding?
The funder is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within CDCs Center for Global Health (CGH).
3) What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This generally means the recipient is expected to work closely with CDC during implementation, including collaboration on technical direction, work planning, performance monitoring, and alignment with U.S. government and PEPFAR goals.
4) What program or initiative is this funding aligned with?
This opportunity is aligned with the U.S. Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), with emphasis on HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment, plus broader health system strengthening.
5) What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to strengthen both the quality and the scope of undergraduate and postgraduate training programs in medicine and public health at the University of Zambia (UNZA) School of Medicine.
6) What does "strengthening quality" of training likely refer to in this announcement?
Based on the description provided, "quality" commonly refers to improvements such as updated curricula, stronger faculty teaching capacity, better clinical and public health training experiences, improved mentorship and supervision structures, and more robust assessment methods to ensure graduates meet competency standards.
7) What does "expanding scope" of training likely mean here?
"Scope" suggests expanding the breadth and reach of training. Examples mentioned or implied include scaling existing programs, adding or enhancing specialty training pathways, incorporating more applied public health content, and ensuring trainees have meaningful exposure to HIV-related clinical care and public health programming consistent with PEPFAR objectives.
8) What institution and country are the focus of the training support?
The focus is the University of Zambia (UNZA) School of Medicine in the Republic of Zambia.
9) What is the funding activity area/category?
The opportunity is categorized under the health funding activity area.
10) What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.067, which is described as a CDC assistance listing historically supporting global HIV/AIDS and related public health efforts.
11) Is this a new open competition or a continuation?
This is identified as a continuation opportunity, meaning it was designed primarily for recipients already funded under an earlier related award rather than a brand-new open competition.
12) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The announcement is identified as CDC RFA GH12 124104CONT17.
13) Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
The eligible applicants field is listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The summary notes that continuation announcements are often limited to current awardees or a narrow set of institutions or partners already engaged in the original program, but the exact restriction would be confirmed only by the full funding announcement language.
14) What does CDC involvement look like under a cooperative agreement?
The description indicates substantial CDC involvement is typical, such as providing technical direction, collaborating on work planning, monitoring performance, and ensuring alignment with PEPFAR and U.S. government program goals.
15) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 26, 2016.
16) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was November 25, 2016.
17) How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards is listed as 10. The summary notes that this could indicate multiple continuation awards or subcomponents under a broader portfolio, but it does not specify how funds would be sized or distributed.
18) What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount)?
The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the summarized extract. The description explains this often means a maximum amount was not specified in the metadata, funding was subject to available appropriations, or the ceiling was defined elsewhere in the full notice rather than in the summary record.
19) What outcomes is this opportunity generally trying to support?
Based on the description, the overall intent is to strengthen workforce development and academic training capacity at UNZA School of Medicine, improving the pipeline of clinicians and public health professionals who can support HIV service delivery and the broader health system in Zambia, aligned with PEPFAR priorities.
20) How does this opportunity relate to health system strengthening beyond HIV services?
While the alignment is explicitly PEPFAR-related (HIV prevention, care, and treatment), the description also highlights broader health system strengthening through investments in medical and public health education and training capacity.
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