Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS09 994
Apply for CDC RFA PS09 994
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical assistance to the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) of India for HIV/AIDS Care and Support, Surveillance, Laboratory Systems, Human Capacity Development, and Monitoring and Evaluation under the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Re" 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 May 28, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 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).
- Eligible applicants Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity appear below Public nonprofit organizations Private nonprofit organizations For profit organizations Small, minority, women owned business Universities Colleges Research institutions Hospitals Community based organizations Faith based organizations Alaska Native Health Corporations Indian/Alaska tribal organizations 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) Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States). Tribal Epidemiology Centers Urban Health Organization Non domestic (non US) entity Political subdivisions of states (in consultation with States) Other (specify) 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 funding opportunity (CDC RFA PS09-994) is a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cooperative agreement intended to support the Government of India, specifically the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), by expanding and strengthening technical assistance for HIV/AIDS programming. The core aim is to improve how HIV/AIDS programs are designed, implemented, and monitored across national, state, and district levels in India. Rather than focusing on direct service delivery alone, the opportunity emphasizes sustained collaboration and hands-on technical support that helps government-led systems perform better over time, with particular attention to care and support services, disease surveillance, laboratory systems, workforce and human capacity development, and monitoring and evaluation.
The announcement sits under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and is categorized as a discretionary health award under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the CDC expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project period. In practice, this typically translates into close coordination with CDC technical staff, alignment with national strategies and guidelines, and joint planning and performance management so that technical assistance is integrated into NACO and state-level systems rather than operating in isolation.
Financially, CDC anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. The award ceiling is $2,000,000 and the award floor is $550,000, suggesting CDC expected applications that could range from more targeted support packages to a comprehensive national technical assistance platform. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants and keeps the focus on the technical and programmatic approach rather than on an applicant's ability to contribute non-federal funds.
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes public and private nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations (including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses), universities and colleges, research institutions, hospitals, community-based and faith-based organizations, and various government entities. Eligibility also extends to tribal organizations and related entities, as well as non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities, reflecting the international scope and the expectation that applicants may include organizations with in-country presence and experience supporting national HIV programs. The notice also explains that state or local governments may apply through a bona fide agent, but such applicants must provide documentation (a letter from the relevant government) confirming their status when submitting the application.
Programmatically, the opportunity is focused on strengthening government-initiated systems in several interconnected areas. For HIV/AIDS care and support, this generally implies improving the quality, consistency, and oversight of clinical and supportive service models, along with the program management structures that sustain them. For surveillance, the emphasis is on improving the collection, analysis, and use of HIV-related data to understand epidemic trends and guide program decisions at multiple administrative levels. For laboratory systems, the grant prioritizes improving the systems that enable reliable testing and monitoring, which typically involves quality management, standardization, networking of labs, and stronger linkages between labs and surveillance and clinical programs. Human capacity development highlights the need to build a stronger workforce through training, mentoring, supportive supervision, and institutional strengthening so that technical gains are retained within government systems. Monitoring and evaluation ties these areas together by improving performance tracking, data quality, evaluation methods, and the use of evidence for planning and continuous improvement.
Key administrative details reflect the time-limited nature of the competition. The opportunity was posted March 31, 2009, with a closing date of May 29, 2009, and it was archived June 28, 2009. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management team by phone. Overall, the grant was designed as a relatively large, single-award technical assistance mechanism to help NACO and partners strengthen the backbone systems required for effective HIV/AIDS program delivery and oversight across India under PEPFAR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - CDC RFA PS09-994 (Global AIDS / PEPFAR Technical Assistance for India)
1) What is CDC RFA PS09-994?
CDC RFA PS09-994 is a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreement funding opportunity intended to support the Government of India, specifically the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), by expanding and strengthening technical assistance for HIV/AIDS programming.
2) What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The core aim is to improve how HIV/AIDS programs are designed, implemented, and monitored across national, state, and district levels in India. The emphasis is on strengthening government-led systems and long-term performance rather than operating as a stand-alone effort.
3) Is this funding focused on direct HIV service delivery?
The opportunity emphasizes sustained collaboration and hands-on technical support to improve government-led systems over time. While care and support services are a priority area, the announcement highlights technical assistance and system strengthening rather than direct service delivery alone.
4) Which program areas does the announcement prioritize?
The opportunity highlights technical assistance across several interconnected areas:
- HIV/AIDS care and support services
- Disease surveillance
- Laboratory systems
- Workforce and human capacity development
- Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
5) What does "technical assistance" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, technical assistance refers to sustained collaboration and hands-on support that helps NACO and state-level systems improve program design, implementation, and oversight. It typically involves close coordination with CDC technical staff, alignment with national strategies and guidelines, and joint planning and performance management so that improvements are embedded within government systems.
6) What is a cooperative agreement, and why does it matter?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally means CDC expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project period. In practice, that typically translates into close coordination with CDC technical staff, shared planning, and ongoing performance management.
7) How does this opportunity relate to PEPFAR?
The announcement sits under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), indicating it is part of the U.S. government effort to support global HIV/AIDS programs, with this particular opportunity focused on strengthening the Government of India's HIV/AIDS program systems.
8) What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS) as a discretionary health award.
9) How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
CDC anticipated making a single award.
10) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $2,000,000.
11) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $2,000,000 and the award floor was $550,000. This suggests CDC expected applications ranging from more targeted technical support efforts to a more comprehensive national technical assistance platform.
12) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
13) Who was the intended beneficiary or supported government partner in India?
The cooperative agreement is intended to support the Government of India, specifically the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), by strengthening technical assistance for HIV/AIDS programming.
14) At what administrative levels in India is the program intended to have impact?
The opportunity aims to improve program design, implementation, and monitoring across national, state, and district levels.
15) What types of applicants were eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes:
- Public and private nonprofit organizations
- For-profit organizations (including small, minority-, and women-owned businesses)
- Universities and colleges
- Research institutions
- Hospitals
- Community-based and faith-based organizations
- Government entities
- Tribal organizations and related entities
- Non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities
16) Are non-U.S. organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligibility extends to non-U.S. (non-domestic) entities, reflecting the international scope of the opportunity and the expectation that applicants may have in-country presence and relevant experience.
17) Can state or local governments apply, and are there special requirements?
State or local governments may apply through a bona fide agent. The announcement notes that such applicants must provide documentation (a letter from the relevant government) confirming their status when submitting the application.
18) What does the opportunity emphasize for HIV/AIDS care and support services?
For care and support, the opportunity points toward improving the quality, consistency, and oversight of clinical and supportive service models, along with strengthening the program management structures that sustain those services.
19) What does the opportunity emphasize for HIV surveillance?
For surveillance, the focus is on improving the collection, analysis, and use of HIV-related data to understand epidemic trends and guide program decisions at national, state, and district levels.
20) What does the opportunity emphasize for laboratory systems?
For laboratory systems, the grant prioritizes improving systems that enable reliable testing and monitoring. The description highlights elements such as quality management, standardization, networking of laboratories, and stronger linkages between labs and surveillance and clinical programs.
21) What does "human capacity development" refer to here?
Human capacity development focuses on building a stronger workforce through approaches such as training, mentoring, supportive supervision, and institutional strengthening, so that technical gains are retained within government systems.
22) What does the opportunity emphasize for monitoring and evaluation (M&E)?
Monitoring and evaluation is described as tying the other areas together by improving performance tracking, data quality, evaluation methods, and the use of evidence for planning and continuous improvement.
23) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2009, and had a closing date of May 29, 2009.
24) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice indicates it was archived on June 28, 2009.
25) Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management team by phone.
26) What is the overall design of the funding mechanism based on the description provided?
Overall, it is described as a relatively large, single-award technical assistance mechanism designed to strengthen the backbone systems required for effective HIV/AIDS program delivery and oversight across India under PEPFAR, with substantial CDC involvement typical of a cooperative agreement.
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