Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS09 984
Apply for CDC RFA PS09 984
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in the Implementation and Expansion of Blood Safety Activities in the Republic of Kenya 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 31, 2009 and posted on Mar 31, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,500,000.00 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).
- Eligible applicants Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity appear below Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kenya
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under PEPFAR, is designed to strengthen Kenya's National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) so it can reliably provide health facilities across the country with a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products. The central public health goal is to reduce the risk of HIV and other transfusion-transmissible infections by improving how blood is collected, tested, and used, while also reinforcing the broader HIV prevention and treatment continuum through donor outreach and referrals.
The core focus is expanding and improving blood donations from regular voluntary non-remunerated donors (VNRD). The program emphasizes recruiting new volunteer donors and, just as importantly, retaining them so donations come from repeat donors who tend to have lower infection risk and better follow-up reliability. To support safety and consistency, the award prioritizes a centralized testing approach led by the NBTS, strengthening systems that ensure donated blood is screened using standardized methods and quality controls before it is released for clinical use. In parallel, the opportunity supports work to promote the appropriate clinical use of whole blood and blood components, which typically includes improving transfusion practices so blood is used only when medically indicated and in the most effective form, helping patient outcomes while also reducing waste and unnecessary exposure.
A significant element of the announcement is integration with HIV prevention activities. Donor recruitment efforts are expected to include prevention education, meaning outreach is not only about increasing donations but also about communicating risk reduction information to potential donors. The program also highlights the importance of notifying donors about test results and ensuring that individuals who test positive or need further evaluation are connected to appropriate services, including referral pathways to HIV care and treatment. This linkage helps turn the blood donation setting into an additional entry point for prevention messaging and for connecting people to health services when needed, which aligns with PEPFAR's broader objectives.
The NBTS is positioned not just as an implementing body, but as the national coordinating authority for blood safety efforts. The opportunity explicitly expects NBTS to support, coordinate, and guide the work of other partners involved in mobilizing and retaining volunteer donors. In practice, this means the NBTS would oversee partner activities to ensure consistent standards, avoid duplication, align messaging, and maintain a coherent national strategy for donor recruitment, blood collection, testing, distribution, and quality assurance.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally implies substantial involvement by the funding agency in technical collaboration, monitoring, and program direction. The CDC funding opportunity number is CDC-RFA-PS09-984, categorized under Health, with CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS). The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $4.5 million, an award ceiling of $4.5 million, and a floor of $3.0 million. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. It was posted and created on March 31, 2009, with an original and current closing date of May 29, 2009, and an archive date of June 28, 2009.
Eligibility was narrowly defined: the intended applicant was the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) within the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kenya. In other words, this was effectively a targeted award to support Kenya's national blood system rather than an open competition among a wide range of organizations.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management, reachable by phone at 770-488-2700.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This CDC grant opportunity under PEPFAR is intended to strengthen Kenya's National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) so it can reliably supply health facilities across Kenya with safe and adequate blood and blood products.
What public health goals does the program aim to achieve?
The central public health goal is to reduce the risk of HIV and other transfusion-transmissible infections by improving how blood is collected, tested, and used. It also supports the broader HIV prevention and treatment continuum through donor outreach, prevention education, and referrals.
Which country and national system does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity is focused on Kenya and specifically on strengthening the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) within the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kenya.
Who is the funding agency and what program is it associated with?
The funding agency is the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the opportunity is issued under PEPFAR.
What is the CDC funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The CDC funding opportunity number is CDC-RFA-PS09-984. The CFDA listing is 93.067 (Global AIDS).
What type of funding mechanism is used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally implies substantial involvement by CDC in technical collaboration, monitoring, and program direction.
What is the total expected funding amount and the award size range?
The announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $4.5 million. The award ceiling was $4.5 million and the floor was $3.0 million.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was narrowly defined. The intended applicant was the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) within the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kenya.
Was this an open competition for multiple organizations?
No. Based on the eligibility description, this was effectively a targeted award intended to support Kenya's national blood system rather than an open competition among a wide range of organizations.
What is the core technical focus of the program?
The core focus is expanding and improving blood donations from regular voluntary non-remunerated donors (VNRD), including recruiting new volunteer donors and retaining them so the system increasingly relies on repeat donors.
Why does the program emphasize regular voluntary non-remunerated donors (VNRD)?
The program emphasizes repeat voluntary donors because repeat donors tend to have lower infection risk and better follow-up reliability, which supports a safer, more consistent blood supply.
How does the opportunity address blood safety and testing?
The award prioritizes a centralized testing approach led by NBTS, strengthening systems so donated blood is screened using standardized methods and quality controls before it is released for clinical use.
Does the opportunity address how blood is used in clinical settings?
Yes. It supports promoting the appropriate clinical use of whole blood and blood components, typically by improving transfusion practices so blood is used only when medically indicated and in the most effective form.
How does improving appropriate clinical use help the health system?
Improving transfusion practices can help patient outcomes and also reduce waste and unnecessary exposure to transfusions.
How is HIV prevention integrated into donor recruitment activities?
Donor recruitment efforts are expected to include prevention education. Outreach is intended to both increase donations and communicate risk reduction information to potential donors.
What does the program say about informing donors of test results?
The announcement highlights notifying donors about test results and ensuring that individuals who test positive or need further evaluation are connected to appropriate services.
Are referrals to HIV care and treatment included in the program expectations?
Yes. The program includes referral pathways to HIV care and treatment for donors who test positive or need further evaluation, aligning with PEPFAR objectives.
What role is NBTS expected to play beyond direct implementation?
NBTS is positioned as the national coordinating authority for blood safety efforts. The opportunity expects NBTS to support, coordinate, and guide the work of other partners involved in mobilizing and retaining volunteer donors.
What does coordination by NBTS mean in practice?
In practice, it means NBTS would oversee partner activities to ensure consistent standards, avoid duplication, align messaging, and maintain a coherent national strategy for donor recruitment, blood collection, testing, distribution, and quality assurance.
When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
It was posted and created on March 31, 2009. The original and current closing date was May 29, 2009, and the archive date was June 28, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The closing date listed was May 29, 2009, and the opportunity was archived on June 28, 2009.
What is the category of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was categorized under Health.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management at 770-488-2700.
What kind of improvements to blood services are implied by the program description?
Based on the description, improvements include stronger donor recruitment and retention systems focused on VNRD, centralized and standardized blood screening with quality controls, better coordination across partners, improved distribution reliability, and strengthened clinical transfusion practices.
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