Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH13 131004CONT16
Apply for CDC RFA GH13 131004CONT16
- The HHS-CDC in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance for the Transition of Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Programs and Medical Education to Ethiopia 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 Jan 22, 2016 and posted on Jan 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Technical Assistance for the Transition of Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Programs and Medical Education to Ethiopia under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," is a continuation cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS-CDC). It sits within the health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.067, which generally covers CDC global health and related public health assistance activities. The overall focus signaled by the title and program context is to provide technical assistance that supports Ethiopia in taking greater ownership of comprehensive HIV/AIDS programming while also strengthening medical education elements that underpin a sustainable health workforce and service delivery system.
As a continuation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: CDC RFA GH13-131004CONT16), the intent is typically to extend or continue previously funded work rather than open a wide, brand-new competition for entirely new applicants. Continuation opportunities are often aimed at maintaining momentum, ensuring program stability, and supporting an ongoing transition plan, especially in large multi-year initiatives like PEPFAR where handover to country institutions and local systems is a common strategic goal. The use of a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument also matters: it usually indicates substantial programmatic involvement by CDC, meaning the awardee is expected to work closely with CDC staff on planning, implementation, monitoring, and technical direction, rather than operating with minimal federal involvement as might be more common under a standard grant.
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with further clarification referenced in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section (not included in the provided excerpt). In practice, that wording often signals that eligibility may be limited to a defined set of entities, such as an existing recipient, specific partners, or organizations that meet certain criteria tied to the ongoing project. The opportunity was posted on January 22, 2016, created the same day, and had an application closing date of March 22, 2016, with no difference between the original and current closing date, suggesting there were no deadline extensions reflected in this record.
Several fields in the listing are either blank or show placeholders. The award ceiling is listed as 0, and the expected number of awards is not populated. In government listings, that usually does not mean there is no funding; it more often indicates that the public summary record did not capture those values, the amounts were determined elsewhere (for example, in continuation award documentation), or the listing was structured primarily as an administrative vehicle to continue an existing award. Regardless, the opportunity is clearly framed around technical assistance for transitioning comprehensive HIV/AIDS programs and medical education responsibilities to Ethiopian leadership and systems under PEPFAR, aligning with broader goals of sustainability, local capacity development, and strengthening institutions responsible for HIV prevention, care, treatment, and the training of health professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Technical Assistance for the Transition of Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Programs and Medical Education to Ethiopia under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a continuation cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA GH13-131004CONT16.
Is this a new competitive grant or a continuation award?
This is described as a continuation opportunity. Based on the listing, the intent is generally to extend or continue previously funded work rather than run a broad new competition for entirely new applicants.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial programmatic involvement by CDC. In practical terms, the recipient is expected to coordinate closely with CDC staff on areas such as planning, implementation, monitoring, and technical direction, rather than operating with limited federal involvement.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The stated focus is to provide technical assistance that supports Ethiopia in taking greater ownership of comprehensive HIV/AIDS programming, while also strengthening medical education components that contribute to a sustainable health workforce and service delivery system.
How is this opportunity connected to PEPFAR?
The program is explicitly framed under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and the described transition emphasis aligns with PEPFAR goals related to sustainability, local capacity development, and strengthening country systems.
What types of activities are implied by "technical assistance" in this listing?
Based on the description provided, the technical assistance is intended to support the transition of comprehensive HIV/AIDS programs and related medical education responsibilities to Ethiopian leadership and systems. The listing does not provide a detailed activity list beyond that framing.
What program areas are in scope?
The summary signals comprehensive HIV/AIDS programming, including prevention, care, and treatment functions, along with medical education elements that support training and sustaining the health workforce.
What is the broader goal of the transition described here?
The listing emphasizes sustainability and increased country ownership, meaning Ethiopian institutions and systems are positioned to lead and maintain HIV/AIDS programs and the education and training structures that support service delivery over time.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.067, which generally covers CDC global health and related public health assistance activities.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The listing places it within the health funding activity category.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced as being in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section that is not included in the provided excerpt. This wording often indicates eligibility may be limited to a defined set of entities (for example, an existing recipient or specific partners), but the excerpt does not specify which entities qualify.
Does the excerpt confirm whether only current awardees can apply?
No. The excerpt suggests the opportunity is a continuation and notes that "Others" eligibility may be further defined elsewhere, but it does not explicitly state that only current awardees can apply.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 22, 2016.
When was the record created?
The listing indicates the record was created on January 22, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date shown is March 22, 2016.
Were there any deadline extensions?
The listing shows no difference between the original and current closing date, which suggests no deadline extensions are reflected in this record.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the public listing.
Does an award ceiling of 0 mean there is no funding?
Not necessarily. In government listings, a 0 ceiling often indicates the public summary record did not capture the value, the amount was determined elsewhere (such as continuation award documentation), or the listing was primarily used as an administrative mechanism to continue an existing award.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is not populated in the provided listing information.
What does it mean that some fields are blank or placeholders?
It typically means the public-facing summary did not include those details, the values were handled in separate continuation documentation, or the listing served mainly as an administrative vehicle rather than a fully specified open competition announcement.
What country is the focus of the transition effort?
The title and description indicate the work is focused on Ethiopia.
What is the central theme of the opportunity as described?
The central theme is supporting a structured transition of comprehensive HIV/AIDS programs and medical education responsibilities to Ethiopian leadership and systems, with CDC involvement under a cooperative agreement model and within the PEPFAR context.
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