Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH15 159603CONT17
Apply for CDC RFA GH15 159603CONT17
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening the Healthcare System of Vietnam through Capacity Building, Policy Development and Quality Improvement of Laboratory and Clinical Services under the President's 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 22, 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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Strengthening the Healthcare System of Vietnam through Capacity Building, Policy Development and Quality Improvement of Laboratory and Clinical Services under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," is a continuation cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically through CDC's Center for Global Health (CGH). The focus is health systems strengthening in Vietnam, with a strong emphasis on improving both laboratory and clinical services in ways that support HIV/AIDS prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and overall program quality under PEPFAR. As a continuation action, it is designed to extend or build upon prior work rather than launch an entirely new, open-ended competition, and it is structured to sustain progress while deepening institutional capacity and systems-level improvements.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA GH15-159603CONT17 and is categorized as a "Continuation" opportunity. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the CDC expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. In practice, cooperative agreements often involve ongoing collaboration with CDC technical staff, joint planning and performance monitoring, and alignment with CDC and PEPFAR technical standards. The activity category is health, and the CFDA number listed is 93.067, which corresponds to CDC global health-related assistance programs.
Programmatically, the stated purpose is to strengthen Vietnam's healthcare system by improving capacity, policy development, and quality improvement across laboratory and clinical services. Although the source text does not list detailed program components, the title signals several common and legitimate lines of work under PEPFAR health systems strengthening that typically include: building workforce skills (training, mentoring, and supportive supervision for laboratory personnel and clinicians); improving laboratory quality management systems (for example, standard operating procedures, proficiency testing participation, internal quality control practices, biosafety, and accreditation pathways); enhancing clinical service quality (care standards, clinical mentoring, guideline implementation, quality improvement cycles, and better patient flow and retention systems); and supporting policy development (national or subnational guidance, implementation tools, and systems that help institutionalize best practices). The underlying intent is usually to make laboratory and clinical services more reliable, consistent, and integrated, so that HIV-related services can be delivered at higher quality and with better outcomes, while also strengthening the broader health system that supports those services.
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), which suggests the CDC intended one implementing partner to carry out the continuation scope of work. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which in many federal postings indicates the ceiling amount was not specified in the public summary or was to be determined based on available funds, continuation status, or internal budgeting decisions. Key dates included a creation date of September 20, 2016 and an original closing date of November 22, 2016, placing this announcement in the FY2016 timeframe.
Eligibility is described as "Others," with a note to consult the additional eligibility text in the full announcement for clarification. In CDC funding announcements, this category often captures a specific set of organizations that do not fall neatly into standard public or nonprofit categories as summarized in the listing, and in continuation contexts it can sometimes be limited to an incumbent recipient or otherwise constrained based on the nature of the continuation action. The administering agency is CDC under HHS, which aligns with PEPFAR's model of using U.S. government technical agencies to support partner countries in strengthening systems, improving service delivery quality, and building sustainable capacity.
In plain terms, this grant opportunity is about reinforcing Vietnam's ability to deliver high-quality HIV-related laboratory testing and clinical care by improving the people, policies, and quality systems that make those services work. Rather than focusing only on commodities or short-term service delivery, the emphasis implied by the title is on durable improvements: better-trained staff, clearer and more effective policies and guidelines, and stronger quality improvement processes across laboratories and clinics that are central to HIV program performance under PEPFAR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strengthening the Healthcare System of Vietnam through Capacity Building, Policy Development and Quality Improvement of Laboratory and Clinical Services under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through CDC's Center for Global Health (CGH).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA GH15-159603CONT17.
What type of opportunity is this (new competition or continuation)?
This is categorized as a "Continuation" opportunity. It is intended to extend or build upon prior work rather than launch an entirely new, open-ended competition.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means CDC expects substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funds. This often includes ongoing collaboration with CDC technical staff, joint planning, performance monitoring, and alignment with CDC and PEPFAR technical standards.
What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The stated purpose is to strengthen Vietnam's healthcare system by improving capacity, supporting policy development, and advancing quality improvement across laboratory and clinical services.
Which country or geographic focus is described?
The focus is Vietnam.
How does this opportunity relate to PEPFAR?
The work is explicitly under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and emphasizes improvements that support HIV/AIDS prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and overall program quality.
What activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.067, which corresponds to CDC global health-related assistance programs.
What types of services are emphasized in the scope?
The title and summary emphasize both laboratory services and clinical services, with an orientation toward strengthening systems that support HIV-related testing and care.
What kinds of work are implied by "capacity building" in this context?
While detailed components are not listed in the summary, the opportunity description signals health systems strengthening work commonly associated with PEPFAR, such as training, mentoring, and supportive supervision for laboratory personnel and clinicians to build workforce skills.
What kinds of work are implied by "quality improvement" for laboratories?
The description points to strengthening laboratory quality management systems. Examples referenced include standard operating procedures, participation in proficiency testing, internal quality control practices, biosafety, and accreditation pathways.
What kinds of work are implied by "quality improvement" for clinical services?
The summary indicates improving clinical service quality through approaches such as care standards, clinical mentoring, guideline implementation, quality improvement cycles, and systems that improve patient flow and retention.
What kinds of policy-related activities are suggested?
The description suggests policy development support such as national or subnational guidance, implementation tools, and systems that help institutionalize best practices.
Is this opportunity focused on short-term service delivery or long-term systems strengthening?
The emphasis implied by the title and summary is on durable, systems-level improvements (people, policies, and quality systems) rather than being focused only on commodities or short-term service delivery.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What does it mean that only one award was expected?
It suggests CDC intended one implementing partner to carry out the continuation scope of work.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as 0. In many federal postings, this indicates the ceiling amount was not specified in the public summary or was to be determined based on available funds, continuation status, or internal budgeting decisions.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The creation date is September 20, 2016, and the original closing date is November 22, 2016.
What does the eligibility category "Others" mean here?
Eligibility is described as "Others," with a note to consult the additional eligibility text in the full announcement for clarification. In CDC announcements, "Others" can capture organizations not neatly reflected in standard categories and, in continuation contexts, eligibility can sometimes be limited or otherwise constrained due to the nature of the continuation action.
Is the opportunity likely intended for an incumbent recipient?
The summary explains it is a continuation action designed to extend or build upon prior work. It also notes that continuation contexts can sometimes be limited to an incumbent recipient, but the summary itself directs readers to the full announcement for definitive eligibility details.
What is the main intended outcome described in plain terms?
In plain terms, the goal is to reinforce Vietnam's ability to deliver high-quality HIV-related laboratory testing and clinical care by strengthening staff capacity, improving policies and guidelines, and enhancing quality improvement processes across laboratories and clinics central to HIV program performance under PEPFAR.
Where within CDC is this opportunity situated?
The opportunity is issued by CDC, specifically through CDC's Center for Global Health (CGH).
What is the general approach CDC is expecting based on the instrument and description?
Based on the cooperative agreement structure and the PEPFAR alignment described, the approach generally involves close collaboration with CDC, adherence to relevant technical standards, and ongoing planning and performance monitoring throughout implementation.
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