Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH15 1553
Apply for CDC RFA GH15 1553
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Implementation of the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) through Improving Coverage and Quality of HIV and AIDS Services and Strengthening Health Systems in Malawi under the President 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 Sep 23, 2014 and posted on Sep 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 24, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000,000.00 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).
- The mandate of the Ministry of Health (MOH) is enshrined in the Malawi Public Health Act of 1968. The Ministry is the only institution with authority to develop national policies, set standards and guidelines, and oversees all HIV/AIDS interventions, both within the public sector and the non Governmental organizations (NGOs) and private sector. It is the principal line Ministry of the Government of Malawi that coordinates all health sector components of the national response to HIV/AIDS.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (CDC RFA GH15-1553) is a PEPFAR-supported cooperative agreement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focused on Malawi's national HIV response. It was designed as a continuation of an existing CDC cooperative agreement with Malawi's Ministry of Health (MOH) that was scheduled to end on March 30, 2015. The overall purpose is to keep supporting the MOH in its leadership role for the biomedical response to HIV and AIDS, specifically aligned to the first three strategic themes in Malawi's National HIV and AIDS Prevention Strategy (NSP) for 2011 to 2016. In practical terms, the grant is meant to reinforce national implementation rather than start a brand-new, stand-alone project, using the cooperative agreement model where CDC remains substantially involved in program guidance, coordination, and oversight.
The announcement highlights measurable progress Malawi had made in the preceding decade, including a decline in HIV prevalence from 12 percent in 2004 to 10.6 percent in 2010, and a substantial reduction in HIV- and AIDS-related deaths from about 92,000 in 2005 to about 46,000. Even with these gains, the FOA emphasizes that continued investments are needed to expand access and improve service quality, and to strengthen the health system that delivers HIV services. The core programmatic aim is to increase the availability of high-quality, comprehensive HIV services across the entire continuum of care, spanning prevention, diagnosis, linkage to care, treatment initiation, and long-term retention and viral suppression support.
A major theme of the opportunity is improving the way clients move through the system by strengthening referrals and linkages. That includes ensuring that people who test positive are promptly connected to clinical care, that those in care are effectively initiated and maintained on antiretroviral therapy, and that there are functional pathways between facilities and community-based services. While the FOA text provided does not list every technical component, the stated emphasis on coverage, quality, and system strengthening implies work such as improving service delivery standards, reinforcing adherence to national guidelines, supporting monitoring and evaluation systems, and addressing operational barriers that prevent consistent, patient-centered care.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding in the health area under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS). The CDC anticipated making one award under this announcement. The listed award ceiling was $8,000,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date was September 23, 2014, and the application deadline was November 24, 2014, with the announcement archived on December 24, 2014. Although the dataset shows an estimated total funding amount of $0, that typically reflects how some listings are recorded and does not necessarily mean the program had no funds; the ceiling indicates the upper bound CDC was prepared to support for the single award.
Eligibility is unusual compared with open competitions because the FOA centers on the statutory role of Malawi's Ministry of Health. The eligibility information explains that the MOH's mandate is established in Malawi's Public Health Act of 1968 and that the MOH is the only institution authorized to develop national health policies, set standards and guidelines, and oversee HIV/AIDS interventions across public, NGO, and private sectors. It is described as the principal government line ministry coordinating health-sector components of the national HIV response, which effectively signals that the award is structured to support the MOH as the lead implementer and steward of national HIV programming.
For applicants or partners needing administrative help accessing the full announcement, the contact point provided is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office, Technical Information Management Section (phone: 770-488-2700).
FAQs: CDC RFA GH15-1553 (Malawi National HIV Response Cooperative Agreement)
What is CDC RFA GH15-1553?
CDC RFA GH15-1553 is a PEPFAR-supported cooperative agreement funding opportunity from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on supporting Malawi's national HIV response.
Who is the funder and what type of award is this?
The funder is the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning CDC remains substantially involved in program guidance, coordination, and oversight rather than operating as a hands-off grantor.
What is the overall purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to continue supporting Malawi's Ministry of Health (MOH) in its leadership role for the biomedical response to HIV and AIDS, aligned with the first three strategic themes in Malawi's National HIV and AIDS Prevention Strategy (NSP) for 2011 to 2016.
Is this meant to start a new project or continue existing work?
This opportunity was designed as a continuation of an existing CDC cooperative agreement with Malawi's Ministry of Health that was scheduled to end on March 30, 2015. The intent is to reinforce national implementation rather than create a brand-new, stand-alone project.
What program areas or outcomes does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes increasing the availability of high-quality, comprehensive HIV services across the full continuum of care, including prevention, diagnosis, linkage to care, treatment initiation, and long-term retention and viral suppression support.
What does the FOA say about strengthening the continuum of care?
A central theme is improving how clients move through the system by strengthening referrals and linkages. This includes ensuring people who test positive are promptly connected to clinical care, that those in care are effectively initiated and maintained on antiretroviral therapy, and that functional pathways exist between facilities and community-based services.
Does the announcement describe specific technical activities?
The provided FOA description does not list every technical component, but its emphasis on coverage, quality, and health-system strengthening implies work such as improving service delivery standards, reinforcing adherence to national guidelines, supporting monitoring and evaluation systems, and addressing operational barriers to consistent, patient-centered care.
Why does the FOA highlight referrals and linkages?
The FOA frames referrals and linkages as a key driver of better outcomes across the continuum, helping ensure that diagnosis leads to timely care, treatment initiation, ongoing retention, and long-term support toward viral suppression.
What progress in Malawi's HIV epidemic does the announcement mention?
The announcement notes measurable progress over the preceding decade, including a decline in HIV prevalence from 12% in 2004 to 10.6% in 2010, and a reduction in HIV- and AIDS-related deaths from about 92,000 in 2005 to about 46,000.
If Malawi made progress, why was continued funding still considered necessary?
Even with gains in prevalence and mortality, the FOA emphasizes continued investments to expand access, improve service quality, and strengthen the health system responsible for delivering HIV services.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding in the health area under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS).
How many awards did CDC anticipate making under this announcement?
CDC anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling was $8,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why might the dataset show an estimated total funding amount of $0?
The information provided notes that an estimated total of $0 can reflect how some listings are recorded and does not necessarily mean the program had no funds. The award ceiling indicates the upper bound CDC was prepared to support for the single award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on Malawi's Ministry of Health (MOH) due to its statutory role. The FOA explains that the MOH is the only institution authorized to develop national health policies, set standards and guidelines, and oversee HIV/AIDS interventions across public, NGO, and private sectors.
Why is eligibility described as unusual compared with open competitions?
Because the FOA is structured around the statutory mandate of the Malawi MOH, positioning it as the lead implementer and steward of national HIV programming, rather than inviting a broad range of applicants.
What legal or statutory basis is cited for the MOH role?
The FOA references Malawi's Public Health Act of 1968 as establishing the MOH mandate.
What was the posting date for this funding opportunity?
The posting date was September 23, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived on December 24, 2014.
How can someone get administrative help accessing the full announcement?
The contact point listed is the CDC Procurement and Grants Office, Technical Information Management Section at 770-488-2700.
What does CDC "substantial involvement" mean in this context?
In this cooperative agreement, CDC is expected to remain substantially involved in program guidance, coordination, and oversight, supporting national implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement.
How does this opportunity align with Malawi's national strategy?
It is specifically aligned with the first three strategic themes in Malawi's National HIV and AIDS Prevention Strategy (NSP) for 2011 to 2016, supporting the MOH leadership role in the biomedical response to HIV and AIDS.
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