Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH15 160003CONT17
Apply for CDC RFA GH15 160003CONT17
- 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 Zambia Ministry of Health’s Capacity to Provide Leadership to the National HIV/AIDS Response through Coordination, Policy Development, Mentorship and Training 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 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 28, 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 is a continuation cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Center for Global Health, focused on strengthening the Zambia Ministry of Healths ability to lead and coordinate the national HIV/AIDS response under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In practical terms, the award is meant to help the Ministry of Health serve as the central public-sector leader for HIV programming nationwide by improving coordination across government units and partners, strengthening policy development processes, and building sustainable technical capacity through mentorship and training. The overall emphasis is on leadership and systems strengthening rather than direct service delivery, with the goal of improving how the national response is planned, guided, and managed.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number CDC RFA GH15 160003CONT17 and falls within the health activity category, with CFDA number 93.067. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC expects substantial programmatic involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on work planning, technical guidance, performance monitoring, and alignment with PEPFAR priorities and reporting. It is categorized as continuation funding, indicating it is intended to extend or continue an existing effort rather than launch a brand-new, open competition for many new recipients. Only one award is expected, reinforcing that this is likely directed toward an incumbent or a very limited set of eligible entities that are already engaged in this line of work with CDC/PEPFAR.
From the title and described scope, the supported activities center on national-level functions: improving coordination mechanisms for the HIV/AIDS response, supporting the development or updating of policies and strategic guidance, and strengthening human capacity within the Ministry of Health through structured mentorship and targeted training. These activities generally include things like convening and managing technical working groups, improving planning and harmonization across implementing partners and donors, developing or refining national guidelines and standard operating procedures, and institutionalizing skills so that Ministry staff can independently oversee program management, quality improvement, and evidence-informed decision-making over time. The mentorship and training component suggests an intentional focus on transferring skills, building internal leadership, and reducing reliance on external technical assistance.
The posting lists eligible applicants as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which signals that eligibility is restricted or defined in a separate section not included in the provided excerpt. The opportunity was created on September 29, 2016, with an original closing date of November 28, 2016. The award ceiling is shown as 0, which often indicates the ceiling was not specified in the summary record or is handled through continuation award mechanisms and negotiated budgets rather than a publicly stated maximum in the synopsis.
Overall, the grant opportunity is about reinforcing government stewardship of the HIV/AIDS program in Zambia by strengthening the core functions that make a national response effective: coordination across stakeholders, clear and current policies and guidance, and a capable Ministry workforce supported through ongoing mentorship and training, implemented in close collaboration with CDC under PEPFAR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a continuation cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Center for Global Health. It focuses on strengthening the Zambia Ministry of Health's ability to lead and coordinate the national HIV/AIDS response under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
What is the main goal of the award?
The main goal is to reinforce national leadership and systems for the HIV/AIDS response in Zambia. The emphasis is on improving how the national response is planned, guided, coordinated, and managed, rather than on delivering direct clinical or community services.
Who is the program intended to support?
The work is intended to support the Zambia Ministry of Health in its role as the central public-sector leader for HIV programming nationwide.
What kinds of activities are supported?
Supported activities are national-level leadership and systems-strengthening functions, including improving coordination mechanisms across government units and partners, strengthening policy development processes, and building sustainable technical capacity within the Ministry of Health through mentorship and training.
Is this funding meant for direct HIV service delivery?
No. The described emphasis is on leadership and systems strengthening (coordination, policy, guidance, and capacity building) rather than direct service delivery.
What does "continuation" funding mean in this context?
Continuation funding indicates the award is intended to extend or continue an existing effort rather than launch a brand-new, open competition designed for many new recipients.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected, which suggests the opportunity is likely intended for an incumbent recipient or a very limited set of eligible entities already working with CDC/PEPFAR in this area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA GH15 160003CONT17.
What is the CFDA number and activity category?
The CFDA number is 93.067, and the activity category is health.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement typically imply about CDC's role?
A cooperative agreement typically means CDC expects substantial programmatic involvement during implementation. Based on the description, this can include collaboration on work planning, technical guidance, performance monitoring, and ensuring alignment with PEPFAR priorities and reporting.
What is meant by "lead and coordinate the national HIV/AIDS response"?
In practical terms, it means strengthening the Ministry of Health's ability to act as the central public-sector leader for HIV programming nationwide by improving coordination across stakeholders, strengthening national policy and guidance processes, and building internal technical and management capacity.
What are examples of coordination-related activities mentioned or implied in the scope?
Examples include convening and managing technical working groups, improving planning and harmonization across implementing partners and donors, and strengthening coordination mechanisms across government units and partners.
What are examples of policy and guidance activities mentioned or implied?
Examples include supporting the development or updating of policies and strategic guidance, developing or refining national guidelines, and creating or updating standard operating procedures.
What does the mentorship and training component focus on?
It suggests a structured approach to transferring skills and building internal leadership within the Ministry of Health, with the aim of institutionalizing capabilities so Ministry staff can increasingly oversee program management, quality improvement, and evidence-informed decision-making over time.
What is the overall emphasis of the work?
The overall emphasis is on leadership and systems strengthening to improve national planning, guidance, coordination, and management of the HIV/AIDS response.
What is PEPFAR's connection to this opportunity?
The opportunity is explicitly tied to strengthening Zambia's national HIV/AIDS response under PEPFAR, and implementation is described as being aligned with PEPFAR priorities and reporting.
Who is eligible to apply?
The posting lists eligible applicants as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The excerpt provided indicates eligibility is restricted or defined elsewhere, but those details are not included in the provided information.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on September 29, 2016, and the original closing date was November 28, 2016.
Is an award ceiling provided?
The award ceiling is shown as 0 in the summary record. The description notes this often means the ceiling was not specified in the synopsis or is handled through continuation award mechanisms and negotiated budgets rather than a publicly stated maximum.
What does it mean that the award ceiling is listed as 0?
Based on the description provided, it commonly indicates the maximum amount was not publicly stated in the summary or that the budget is addressed through continuation processes and negotiated funding levels rather than a published ceiling.
What is the primary outcome this award is trying to achieve?
The primary outcome is improved stewardship of the national HIV/AIDS program in Zambia through stronger coordination across stakeholders, clearer and up-to-date policies and guidance, and a more capable Ministry workforce supported through mentorship and training.
Will the work involve collaboration with CDC during implementation?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the description indicates CDC will have substantial programmatic involvement, such as collaborating on work planning, providing technical guidance, monitoring performance, and aligning activities with PEPFAR priorities and reporting.
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