Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH15 160603CONT17
Apply for CDC RFA GH15 160603CONT17
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Capacity of the Republic of Mali’s National Institute for Public health Research to Implement Laboratory-Based Activities and Research in Support of STI/HIV Prevention and Care Services under Mali under 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 Sep 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a continuation cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Center for Global Health (CGH). It is focused on strengthening the Republic of Mali's National Institute for Public Health Research so it can better plan, carry out, and sustain laboratory-based public health activities and research that support sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV prevention, treatment, and care services under the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at improving the institutional and technical capacity of a national public health laboratory/research institute so laboratory systems can reliably contribute to HIV/STI program goals, including accurate diagnosis, monitoring, and evidence generation for program improvement.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC expects to have substantial programmatic involvement during implementation. Rather than functioning like a simple pass-through grant, a cooperative agreement usually includes close collaboration with CDC on technical approaches, planning, monitoring, and performance management. The opportunity is categorized under the "Health" activity area and is listed under CFDA 93.067, which is commonly associated with global public health and infectious disease-related work supported by CDC.
The opportunity number is CDC RFA GH15-160603CONT17, and the title emphasizes capacity building of Mali's National Institute for Public Health Research to implement laboratory-based activities and research in support of STI/HIV prevention and care services. The inclusion of "CONT" in the opportunity number and the stated "Opportunity Category: Continuation" indicate it is intended to continue or extend an existing project rather than start an entirely new competition open to a wide field of new applicants. That is reinforced by the fact that only one award is expected ("Expected Awards: 1"), suggesting CDC anticipated supporting a single implementing partner already positioned to carry the work forward.
The funding opportunity was created on September 29, 2016, with an original application closing date of November 30, 2016. The listed award ceiling is "0," which often appears in federal listings when the maximum funding amount is not publicly specified in the synopsis, is determined through internal budgeting, or is otherwise not stated in the announcement summary. It does not necessarily mean the award has no funding; it more commonly signals that the ceiling was not provided in the summarized fields.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with instructions to consult an additional eligibility text field (not included in the source data provided). In continuation announcements like this, eligibility is frequently limited to the current recipient or a narrow set of organizations that meet specific criteria tied to ongoing work, existing cooperative agreement terms, or government-to-government arrangements. The intent is usually to avoid disruption to ongoing national laboratory support and to maintain continuity of technical assistance, systems strengthening, and research activities already underway.
Overall, the core purpose of the opportunity is to ensure Mali's national public health research institute can effectively perform and expand laboratory functions that are essential to high-quality STI/HIV services under PEPFAR. That typically includes strengthening laboratory quality systems, improving testing and diagnostic capacity, supporting surveillance and applied research, enhancing data use for program decision-making, and building workforce and institutional systems so laboratory services are reliable, standardized, and integrated into the national HIV/STI response.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity supports strengthening the Republic of Mali's National Institute for Public Health Research so it can better plan, implement, and sustain laboratory-based public health activities and research that contribute to sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV prevention, treatment, and care services under the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Which U.S. agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Center for Global Health (CGH).
What type of award is being offered?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates CDC expects substantial programmatic involvement during implementation, including collaboration on technical approaches, planning, monitoring, and performance management.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant for this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, this cooperative agreement is not intended to function as a simple pass-through grant. CDC typically remains closely involved in implementation through technical collaboration, joint planning, monitoring, and oversight of performance and results.
What is the opportunity number and title?
The opportunity number is CDC RFA GH15-160603CONT17. The title emphasizes capacity building of Mali's National Institute for Public Health Research to implement laboratory-based activities and research in support of STI/HIV prevention and care services.
What does the "CONT" in the opportunity number mean?
"CONT" and the listing "Opportunity Category: Continuation" indicate this is a continuation action intended to extend or continue an existing project rather than start a new, broadly competed award.
Is this opportunity intended for new applicants or an existing recipient?
It is categorized as a continuation opportunity and only one award is expected. This combination typically indicates CDC anticipated supporting a single implementing partner already positioned to continue the work, rather than opening a wide competition to entirely new applicants.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected ("Expected Awards: 1").
What is the program or activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the "Health" activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.067, which is commonly associated with CDC-supported global public health and infectious disease-related work.
What outcomes or capabilities is the award trying to strengthen?
The focus is on improving institutional and technical capacity so Mali's national public health laboratory/research institute can reliably support HIV/STI program goals. This includes enabling accurate diagnosis, monitoring, and evidence generation that can be used for program improvement.
What kinds of laboratory contributions to HIV/STI programs are implied?
The description emphasizes laboratory systems that reliably contribute to HIV/STI program goals, including accurate diagnosis, ongoing monitoring, and producing evidence to improve program performance and decision-making.
How does this opportunity relate to PEPFAR?
The supported activities and research are intended to strengthen laboratory-based components of STI and HIV prevention, treatment, and care services implemented under PEPFAR.
Does this opportunity support research, service delivery, or both?
It is framed around laboratory-based public health activities and research that support service goals for STI/HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
What does "strengthening institutional and technical capacity" mean in this context?
In practical terms, it refers to building the systems, skills, and organizational capability needed for a national public health laboratory/research institute to plan, carry out, and sustain laboratory-based activities and research that are dependable and useful for national HIV/STI efforts.
Are specific technical focus areas named?
The summary indicates a broad emphasis on laboratory functions essential to high-quality STI/HIV services, including reliable diagnosis, monitoring, and evidence generation. It also describes strengthening systems so services are reliable, standardized, and integrated into the national response.
When was the opportunity created and when was the application due?
The opportunity was created on September 29, 2016. The original application closing date was November 30, 2016.
What is the listed award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as "0" in the synopsis fields.
Does an award ceiling of "0" mean there is no funding?
Not necessarily. As described, a "0" ceiling in federal listings often appears when the maximum amount is not specified in the synopsis, is determined internally through budgeting, or is otherwise not stated in the summarized announcement fields.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with instructions to consult an additional eligibility text field. That additional eligibility detail was not included in the provided information.
Is eligibility likely to be limited because this is a continuation award?
Yes, continuation announcements like this are frequently limited to the current recipient or to a narrow group of organizations that meet specific criteria tied to ongoing work and existing cooperative agreement arrangements. The provided information notes this is common in order to maintain continuity and avoid disruption.
Why does the listing suggest a single implementing partner?
The continuation category, the "CONT" identifier, and the expectation of only one award together suggest CDC planned to continue support through one partner already engaged in the work.
What is the overall goal for Mali's national institute as described?
The overall goal is to ensure Mali's National Institute for Public Health Research can effectively perform and expand laboratory functions essential to high-quality STI/HIV services, with the capacity to sustain those functions over time.
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