Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH11 1181
Apply for CDC RFA GH11 1181
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support to Strengthen, Expand and Sustain Nigeria s Disease Surveillance and Response System 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 Feb 28, 2011 and posted on Feb 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 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 $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Small businesses County governments.
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are 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 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 CDC funding opportunity (CDC-RFA-GH11-1181) is a PEPFAR-supported cooperative agreement focused on strengthening and sustaining Nigeria's disease surveillance and response system, with HIV/AIDS as a central emphasis. The core aim is to establish a Nigeria-based Field Epidemiology Network that builds national and regional capacity in applied epidemiology and improves how health threats are detected, reported, analyzed, and acted on. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to help Nigeria and western Africa develop stronger systems for public health surveillance and outbreak response by expanding the workforce, improving data quality and use, and reinforcing the operational links between surveillance, laboratories, and response teams.
The program scope goes beyond HIV, even though HIV/AIDS is explicitly highlighted. The surveillance strengthening effort is intended to cover a broad set of priority communicable and non-communicable conditions, including maternal and child health concerns, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, environmental illnesses, and emerging infections. The underlying idea is that a resilient surveillance and response system should not be disease-specific; it should be flexible enough to detect and respond to multiple threats, while also being capable of generating reliable routine data to guide prevention and treatment programs. By centering the work on applied epidemiology, the initiative emphasizes hands-on field investigation, real-time problem solving, and continuous improvements to how public health information is collected, interpreted, and used for decision-making.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC expects substantial involvement in the project through technical guidance, collaboration on plans and priorities, and ongoing coordination during implementation. The opportunity anticipates a single award, suggesting a lead organization would be responsible for coordinating a wide portfolio of activities and partners to build the Field Epidemiology Network and strengthen surveillance capacity at multiple levels. The funding profile indicates an estimated total of $30,000,000, with an award floor of $3,000,000 and an award ceiling of $5,000,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses, universities and colleges (public and private), research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments (including federally or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments). State and local governments may also apply through bona fide agents, but doing so requires documentation, specifically a letter from the relevant government confirming bona fide agent status, submitted with the application. The CFDA number listed is 93.067 (Global AIDS), reflecting the PEPFAR alignment and the HIV emphasis within the broader surveillance strengthening goals.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on February 28, 2011, with an application closing date of April 27, 2011, and an archive date of May 27, 2011, meaning it is no longer open but provides a clear snapshot of CDC priorities and funding design at that time. The listed contact for access issues is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an effort to build durable field epidemiology and surveillance infrastructure in Nigeria, anchored in HIV/AIDS priorities under PEPFAR but intentionally structured to strengthen detection and response capabilities for a wide range of public health threats.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this CDC grant?
The funding opportunity is CDC-RFA-GH11-1181.
What is the main purpose of CDC-RFA-GH11-1181?
The main purpose is to strengthen and sustain Nigeria's disease surveillance and response system by establishing a Nigeria-based Field Epidemiology Network and expanding national and regional capacity in applied epidemiology. The intent is to improve how health threats are detected, reported, analyzed, and acted on.
Is this opportunity tied to PEPFAR?
Yes. This is a PEPFAR-supported cooperative agreement, and HIV/AIDS is a central emphasis within the broader surveillance and response strengthening goals.
Is the program limited to HIV/AIDS surveillance only?
No. While HIV/AIDS is explicitly highlighted, the surveillance strengthening effort is intended to cover a broad range of priority communicable and non-communicable conditions, including maternal and child health concerns, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, environmental illnesses, and emerging infections.
What does "applied epidemiology" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, applied epidemiology emphasizes hands-on field investigation, real-time problem solving, and continuous improvement in how public health information is collected, interpreted, and used for decision-making.
What is meant by establishing a "Nigeria-based Field Epidemiology Network"?
It refers to building an in-country network designed to develop the epidemiology workforce and strengthen the systems and operational capacity needed to detect, report, analyze, and respond to public health threats in Nigeria, with a regional lens that also supports western Africa.
What kinds of system improvements does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes expanding the surveillance and response workforce, improving data quality and data use, and reinforcing operational links between surveillance systems, laboratories, and response teams.
What award mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial CDC involvement during implementation, including technical guidance, collaboration on plans and priorities, and ongoing coordination.
How many awards did this opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated a single award, meaning one lead organization would be responsible for coordinating a broad portfolio of activities and partners to build the Field Epidemiology Network and strengthen surveillance capacity at multiple levels.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $30,000,000.
What is the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $3,000,000 and the award ceiling is $5,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses (including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses), universities and colleges (public and private), research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments (including federally or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments).
Can state or local governments apply through a bona fide agent?
Yes. State and local governments may apply through bona fide agents, but documentation is required.
What documentation is required for a bona fide agent application?
A letter from the relevant government confirming bona fide agent status must be submitted with the application.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.067 (Global AIDS), reflecting the PEPFAR alignment and HIV emphasis within the broader surveillance strengthening goals.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key deadlines?
It was posted on February 28, 2011. The application closing date was April 27, 2011, and the archive date was May 27, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. Based on the listed closing and archive dates, it is no longer open.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this opportunity?
The listed contact for access issues is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) at 770-488-2700.
What geographic focus does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity focuses on Nigeria and also highlights strengthening systems that support western Africa by building stronger public health surveillance and outbreak response capacity.
How should this opportunity be understood at a high level?
It is best understood as an effort to build durable field epidemiology and surveillance infrastructure in Nigeria, anchored in HIV/AIDS priorities under PEPFAR but intentionally structured to strengthen detection and response capabilities for a wide range of public health threats.
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