Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH11 1118
Apply for CDC RFA GH11 1118
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening the Human Resource Capacity in the Republic of Zambia to Provide Quality Care for HIV/AIDS through the Development of a Cadre of Local Experts in HIV/AIDS 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 Global AIDS.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Special district governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity include Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) For profit organizations (other than small business) Small, minority, and women owned businesses Universities Colleges Research institutions Hospitals Community based organizations Faith based organizations Federally recognized or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments 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) 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 grant opportunity (CDC RFA GH11-1118) is a PEPFAR-supported cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focused on strengthening Zambia's health workforce for HIV/AIDS care. The central aim is to build sustainable, in-country human resource capacity so Zambia can deliver higher-quality HIV services over the long term, especially for patients with advanced disease and complicated clinical needs. Rather than relying heavily on outside expertise, the program is designed to cultivate a cadre of local HIV/AIDS experts who can lead clinical care efforts, guide quality improvement, and serve as mentors to other HIV care providers across the system.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is clinical leadership and mentorship. The envisioned local experts are not only expected to provide direct care to advanced and complex HIV patients, but also to function as high-level clinical resources for other providers, helping to raise standards of practice and troubleshoot difficult cases. In practical terms, this kind of structure supports better management of complicated HIV presentations, strengthens clinical decision-making at facilities, and improves continuity and quality of care by building a reliable, locally rooted mentorship pipeline.
Another key component is expanding Zambia's ability to train its own HIV workforce through stronger training institutions. The opportunity explicitly includes increasing capacity for HIV/AIDS training in training institutions, which points to investments in curricula, faculty or trainer development, structured practicum or mentorship models, and systems that can repeatedly produce well-prepared providers. By strengthening the training ecosystem, the program aims to make improvements durable and scalable, so that knowledge and expertise continue to spread even after the award period ends.
The program also directly supports the broader PEPFAR II policy direction of increased local government ownership, leadership, and management of the HIV response. The logic is straightforward: if Zambia has more homegrown experts and stronger institutions that can educate and mentor providers, then the national response becomes less dependent on external actors and more capable of being planned, managed, and sustained locally. This aligns with long-term health system strengthening goals, including improved leadership in service delivery and a stronger foundation for national oversight of HIV/AIDS programming.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically means the funder (CDC) expects substantial involvement in the program's implementation, technical direction, or monitoring compared with a standard grant. The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2011, with an application closing date of April 7, 2011, and an archived date of May 7, 2011. The estimated total funding amount is $20,000,000, with one expected award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 93.067 (Global AIDS), reflecting its placement within U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance programming.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of organization types that could credibly implement workforce development and training activities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses including minority- and women-owned businesses, research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and government entities at various levels. Tribal governments (federally or state recognized) are included, as are state and local governments and their bona fide agents. Non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities are also eligible, which matters given the Zambia-centered scope. For applicants proposing to apply as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, the announcement specifies that a letter documenting that status is required and must be attached in the application submission through Grants.gov.
For prospective applicants or implementers, the opportunity is best understood as a workforce and institutional capacity-building initiative aimed at improving the quality of HIV care by building local clinical expertise, mentorship structures, and training capacity in Zambia, all within the broader PEPFAR framework of strengthening country ownership and leadership. The listed CDC contact for assistance accessing the full announcement is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the funding opportunity number and who is offering it?
This opportunity is CDC RFA GH11-1118. It is a PEPFAR-supported cooperative agreement offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
2) What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The central purpose is to strengthen Zambia's health workforce for HIV/AIDS care by building sustainable, in-country human resource capacity. The intent is to improve long-term quality of HIV services, especially for patients with advanced disease and complicated clinical needs, by developing local expertise rather than relying heavily on outside experts.
3) What types of outcomes is the program trying to achieve in Zambia?
The program aims to create a durable, locally rooted pipeline of HIV clinical expertise and mentorship, strengthen clinical decision-making in facilities, improve management of complicated HIV presentations, and increase the ability of Zambian institutions to repeatedly train well-prepared HIV care providers.
4) What is meant by "building a cadre of local HIV/AIDS experts"?
The opportunity envisions developing local HIV/AIDS experts who can lead clinical care efforts, guide quality improvement, serve as mentors to other HIV care providers across the system, and act as high-level clinical resources to troubleshoot difficult cases and raise standards of practice.
5) Does the opportunity emphasize clinical leadership and mentorship?
Yes. A major emphasis is clinical leadership and mentorship. Local experts are expected to provide direct care for advanced and complex HIV patients while also mentoring other providers and strengthening standards of practice across the health system.
6) How does this opportunity address care for advanced and complicated HIV cases?
It supports a structure where local experts provide direct care to advanced and complex HIV patients and also serve as high-level clinical resources for other providers. This is intended to improve the management of complicated HIV presentations, strengthen clinical decision-making, and improve continuity and quality of care.
7) What role do training institutions play in this opportunity?
A key component is expanding Zambia's ability to train its own HIV workforce through stronger training institutions. The opportunity explicitly includes increasing capacity for HIV/AIDS training in training institutions, pointing to strengthening the training ecosystem so improvements are durable and scalable.
8) What kinds of capacity-building activities for training institutions are implied?
The description points to potential investments in curricula, faculty or trainer development, structured practicum or mentorship models, and systems that can repeatedly produce well-prepared providers. (Specific activities would be detailed in the full announcement.)
9) How does this opportunity align with PEPFAR priorities?
It directly supports PEPFAR II policy direction emphasizing increased local government ownership, leadership, and management of the HIV response. By developing homegrown experts and strengthening institutions that educate and mentor providers, the national response is intended to become less dependent on external actors and more locally planned, managed, and sustained.
10) What funding mechanism is being used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism. In general, cooperative agreements typically involve substantial involvement by the funder (CDC) in implementation, technical direction, or monitoring compared with a standard grant.
11) What is the estimated total funding amount and how many awards are expected?
The estimated total funding amount is $20,000,000, and one award is expected.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
13) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number is 93.067 (Global AIDS). This reflects its placement within U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance programming.
14) When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2011. The application closing date was April 7, 2011. The archived date is May 7, 2011.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); small businesses including minority- and women-owned businesses; research institutions; hospitals; community-based and faith-based organizations; and government entities at various levels.
16) Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Tribal governments (federally or state recognized) are included among eligible applicants.
17) Are non-U.S. (non-domestic) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities are eligible, which is relevant given the Zambia-centered scope of the program.
18) Can state or local governments apply through a bona fide agent?
Yes. State and local governments and their bona fide agents are included as eligible applicants.
19) If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, is any special documentation required?
Yes. The announcement specifies that a letter documenting bona fide agent status is required and must be attached in the application submission through Grants.gov.
20) What is the geographic or programmatic focus?
The program is focused on strengthening Zambia's health workforce for HIV/AIDS care, including developing local clinical expertise, mentorship structures, and training capacity to improve HIV service quality over the long term.
21) Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
The listed CDC contact for assistance accessing the full announcement is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700.
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