Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS10 1052
Apply for CDC RFA PS10 1052
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Public Health Laboratory Systems in the Republic of Cameroon" 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 6, 2014 and posted on Jan 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 13, 2014 Please note We are not accepting applications for this FOA. Amendment II is only to increase the ceiling.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 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).
- 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:
The grant opportunity titled "Strengthening Public Health Laboratory Systems in the Republic of Cameroon" (Funding Opportunity Number CDC-RFA-PS10-1052) is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS) that was designed to support Cameroon's public health laboratory system as part of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The central idea behind the opportunity is that CDC, working under the leadership of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, partners with host countries and other stakeholders to evaluate country-specific needs and then tailor technical and programmatic assistance to align with the host nation's own strategic plan and partnership framework. In practical terms, the program was intended to strengthen laboratory capacity and systems that underpin public health programs, including HIV/AIDS-related testing and surveillance, by supporting improvements that fit within national priorities rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all approach.
As a cooperative agreement, the funding instrument signals substantial involvement by CDC in the implementation of funded activities. That typically means the awardee would not operate independently the way they might under a standard grant; instead, CDC would be expected to collaborate closely through technical guidance, shared planning, and ongoing coordination to ensure the work remains aligned with PEPFAR goals and Cameroon's national strategies. The overall activity category is health, and the opportunity anticipated a single award, indicating CDC likely intended to fund one main implementing partner to lead or coordinate a consolidated laboratory systems strengthening effort in Cameroon.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of up to $10,000,000, with an award ceiling of $10,000,000 and an award floor of $100,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The posting date was January 14, 2010, with an original closing date of March 15, 2010. The record also reflects later administrative updates (creation date February 6, 2014; current closing date February 13, 2014) and a clear note that applications were no longer being accepted, with Amendment II described as only increasing the funding ceiling. The archive date was March 15, 2014, which generally indicates the opportunity was formally closed and kept available only for reference.
Eligibility was intentionally broad and included a wide range of organizations that could plausibly implement laboratory system strengthening work. 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 U.S. state and local governments (including U.S. territories and certain freely associated states and territories listed in the announcement). It also included federally recognized tribal organizations, tribal governments, tribal epidemiology centers, and related tribal entities. Importantly, the eligibility list also included non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, which is relevant for an opportunity focused on Cameroon and suggests that qualified in-country or international implementers could have been eligible to apply. The announcement also explained that "bona fide agents" could apply on behalf of state or local governments if they provided documentation (a letter) confirming that status, submitted as an attachment through Grants.gov.
From a programmatic standpoint, while the brief description does not enumerate specific activities, the stated purpose and framing make clear the award aimed to strengthen public health laboratory systems in Cameroon in a way that supports national plans and PEPFAR objectives. In a laboratory systems context, that kind of strengthening commonly includes improving the organization and management of laboratory networks, enhancing quality systems, standardizing procedures, building workforce capacity through training and mentorship, improving biosafety and biosecurity practices, strengthening specimen referral and transport systems, and improving data reporting and use for surveillance and program decision-making. Because the CFDA is Global AIDS, the work would be closely tied to strengthening laboratory services that support HIV prevention, care, treatment, and monitoring, while also reinforcing broader public health laboratory functions that can benefit the overall health system.
The sponsoring agency for the opportunity was the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contact information provided indicated that applicants needing help accessing the full announcement could contact the Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) at 770-488-2700, with an email referenced as "GENERAL E MAIL" in the source text. Overall, the opportunity reflects a sizable, single-award cooperative agreement intended to bolster Cameroon's laboratory infrastructure and systems in partnership with national stakeholders, positioned within the broader PEPFAR framework and CDC's collaborative approach to country-led public health programming.
FAQs: Strengthening Public Health Laboratory Systems in the Republic of Cameroon (CDC-RFA-PS10-1052)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strengthening Public Health Laboratory Systems in the Republic of Cameroon" and the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is CDC-RFA-PS10-1052.
Which agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically involves substantial CDC involvement in implementation (for example, technical guidance, shared planning, and ongoing coordination).
What is the CFDA number and program area associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS) and is positioned within the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
What is the overall goal of the program?
The central goal is to strengthen Cameroon's public health laboratory capacity and systems that underpin public health programs, including HIV/AIDS-related testing and surveillance, in ways aligned with Cameroon's national priorities and strategies.
How does CDC describe its approach to working with countries under this program?
The description emphasizes a country-tailored approach: CDC, under the leadership of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, partners with host countries and other stakeholders to evaluate country-specific needs and tailor technical and programmatic assistance to align with the host nation's strategic plan and partnership framework.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for how the work is carried out?
As a cooperative agreement, the awardee would generally not operate independently as under a standard grant. CDC is expected to be substantially involved through collaboration, technical input, and coordination to keep activities aligned with PEPFAR goals and Cameroon's national strategies.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The overall activity category is health.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award, suggesting CDC intended to fund one main implementing partner to lead or coordinate laboratory systems strengthening efforts in Cameroon.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was up to $10,000,000. The award ceiling was $10,000,000 and the award floor was $100,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was January 14, 2010, and the original closing date was March 15, 2010.
Are applications still being accepted?
No. The record notes that applications were no longer being accepted. The opportunity was archived on March 15, 2014, and kept for reference.
Why are there later dates listed (2014) if the original closing date was in 2010?
The record reflects later administrative updates, including a creation date of February 6, 2014 and a current closing date of February 13, 2014. It also notes that Amendment II only increased the funding ceiling and that applications were not being accepted.
What kinds of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included public and private nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, small businesses (including minority- and women-owned), universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations.
Were government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. U.S. state and local governments (including U.S. territories and certain freely associated states and territories listed in the announcement) were eligible. Federally recognized tribal organizations, tribal governments, tribal epidemiology centers, and related tribal entities were also included.
Could non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities apply?
Yes. The eligibility list included non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, which is consistent with a program focused on strengthening laboratory systems in Cameroon.
What is a "bona fide agent," and how could one apply?
The announcement stated that bona fide agents could apply on behalf of state or local governments if they provided documentation confirming their status. Specifically, a letter confirming bona fide agent status needed to be submitted as an attachment through Grants.gov.
What types of activities was the award intended to support?
The description does not list specific required activities, but it states the purpose was to strengthen public health laboratory systems and capacity in Cameroon in support of national plans and PEPFAR objectives, including HIV/AIDS-related testing and surveillance.
What are examples of laboratory systems strengthening areas that fit the stated purpose?
While not enumerated in the brief description, the framing points to common laboratory systems strengthening elements such as improving organization and management of laboratory networks, enhancing quality systems, standardizing procedures, building workforce capacity through training and mentorship, improving biosafety and biosecurity practices, strengthening specimen referral and transport systems, and improving data reporting and data use for surveillance and program decision-making.
How is this opportunity connected to PEPFAR?
The opportunity is part of CDC's Global AIDS portfolio (CFDA 93.067) and is described as supporting Cameroon's laboratory system as part of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), with CDC working under the leadership of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator.
Who was listed as a contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) at 770-488-2700. An email is referenced in the source text as "GENERAL E MAIL."
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