Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA PS15 1510
Apply for CDC RFA PS15 1510
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Training and Technical Assistance for Health Department Demonstration Projects for Comprehensive Prevention, Care, Behavioral Health, and Social Services for Men Who Have Sex with Men of Color At Risk for and Living with HIV Infection" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.939 HIV Prevention ActivitiesNon Governmental Organization Based.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2015 and posted on Mar 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments City or township governments.
- Electronically submit a complete application package that complies with specifications as described in section D. Required Registrations to www.grants.gov no later than June 1, 2015, 1159 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time. Applicants must upload the following application package requirements as appropriately labeled PDF documents which may include weblinks for additional information. Evidence can be uploaded in Grants.gov under Other Attachment Forms with the suggested labels. Table of Contents for Entire Submission Project Abstract (maximum 1 page) Project Narrative including Work Plan (maximum 20 pages) Budget Narrative Evidence of capacity to implement a national program (e.g., articles of incorporation, by laws, board resolution, charter, mission statement, etc.) Evidence of expertise and experience developing and delivering competency based training and technical assistance for the HIV prevention and/or care workforce (e.g., list of trainings, samples of existing training curricula, technical assistance products, staff resumes/CVs, letters of support, etc.). Label Proof of Training TA Expertise. Evidence of expertise and experience in engaging, assessing, linking, and retaining MSM of color for comprehensive HIV prevention and care, behavioral health, and social services (e.g. Staff resumes/CVs, samples of existing training curriculum, TA products, letters of support, etc.). Label Proof of MSM of Color Expertise Evidence of proposed or existing key collaborations (e.g., Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Letters of Commitment, or Service Agreements). Label Collaborations. Organizational Chart(s) that identify location and structure of proposed program Evidence of Non Profit Organization IRS 501 (c) (3) status, if applicable Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, if applicable CDC Assurances and Certifications Applicants are not allowed to include any other attachments. If these required documents are not submitted in www.grants.gov no later than June 1, 2015, 1159 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time, the application will be considered incomplete, non responsive, and/or late and will not be entered into the review process.
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Opportunity Summary:
This CDC funding opportunity (RFA PS15 1510) is a FY 2015 cooperative agreement designed to build and strengthen the on-the-ground workforce capacity of health departments and their local partner organizations that are implementing a related CDC demonstration program (FOA PS15 1509). The central idea is that improving outcomes for men who have sex with men (MSM) of color who are at risk for HIV or living with HIV requires more than just funding services; it also requires a trained, well-supported workforce and practical, hands-on technical assistance that helps programs plan well, implement correctly, and sustain what works over time. In other words, this award funds the training and technical assistance backbone that supports the PS15 1509 demonstration sites.
The program focuses on developing and delivering high-quality, competency-based training and tailored technical assistance rooted in the most current HIV science and real-world best practices. Training content is expected to reflect state-of-the-art approaches and be organized around a set of core competency categories, with the expectation that participants complete a structured learning experience that culminates in a certificate of completion. Alongside training, the recipient is expected to provide customized technical assistance to PS15 1509-funded health departments and their collaborative partners to help them strengthen comprehensive HIV prevention and care services, integrate behavioral health supports, and address social service needs specifically for MSM of color. The emphasis is on practical support that improves program performance, service coordination, and long-term sustainability, rather than one-size-fits-all materials.
The CDC planned to make a single award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,500,000. The award floor was listed as $1,000,000 and the award ceiling was $2,500,000. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC expects substantial involvement in the project through collaboration, guidance, or joint planning rather than a completely hands-off grant relationship. The activity category is health, and the CFDA number listed is 93.939 (HIV Prevention Activities). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligible applicants included a range of public and nonprofit entities: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under the eligibility line provided). Applications were required to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by June 1, 2015, no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The notice was posted and created on March 31, 2015, and the opportunity was archived July 1, 2015.
The application requirements were specific and relatively strict. Applicants had to submit a complete package with a table of contents, a one-page project abstract, a project narrative including a work plan (maximum 20 pages), and a budget narrative. They also had to provide clear documentation showing they could run a national-level program and that they had proven expertise in developing and delivering competency-based training and technical assistance for the HIV prevention and/or care workforce. In addition, applicants needed to demonstrate expertise and experience in engaging MSM of color and supporting them across the HIV service continuum, including assessment, linkage, and retention in comprehensive prevention and care, behavioral health, and social services. The CDC also required evidence of key collaborations (such as MOUs, MOAs, letters of commitment, or service agreements), organizational charts showing where the program would sit in the organization, proof of 501(c)(3) status if applicable, and an indirect cost rate agreement if applicable, along with standard CDC assurances and certifications. The announcement emphasized that no additional attachments were allowed beyond what was requested, and that missing required documents by the deadline would make an application incomplete and therefore not eligible for review.
Overall, the opportunity funded a single national provider to design cutting-edge training (ending in a certificate) and deliver targeted technical assistance to the health departments funded under PS15 1509, with the goal of improving the quality, coordination, and durability of comprehensive HIV prevention and care efforts for MSM of color. The practical outcome CDC was aiming for was a better-prepared workforce and stronger local implementation capacity so demonstration projects could more effectively deliver integrated prevention, medical care, behavioral health services, and social supports for the populations most impacted. For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed CDC contact was Dadera Moore (bci0@cdc.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is CDC RFA PS15-1510?
RFA PS15-1510 is a CDC FY 2015 cooperative agreement focused on building and strengthening the on-the-ground workforce capacity of health departments and their local partner organizations that are implementing a related CDC demonstration program funded under FOA PS15-1509. It funds the training and technical assistance "backbone" intended to help PS15-1509 sites plan well, implement correctly, and sustain effective approaches over time.
2) How does PS15-1510 relate to FOA PS15-1509?
PS15-1510 is designed specifically to support the PS15-1509 demonstration sites. Rather than directly funding the demonstration services themselves, PS15-1510 funds a national provider to deliver competency-based training and tailored technical assistance to the health departments and partners funded under PS15-1509.
3) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to improve outcomes for men who have sex with men (MSM) of color who are at risk for HIV or living with HIV by strengthening the workforce and implementation capacity behind comprehensive HIV prevention and care efforts. The emphasis is on a trained, well-supported workforce and practical, hands-on technical assistance that improves program performance and sustainability.
4) What kinds of activities are expected under the award?
The recipient is expected to (1) develop and deliver high-quality, competency-based training rooted in current HIV science and best practices, and (2) provide customized technical assistance to PS15-1509-funded health departments and their collaborative partners to strengthen comprehensive HIV prevention and care services, integrate behavioral health supports, and address social service needs for MSM of color.
5) What is meant by "competency-based" training in this announcement?
Training is expected to be organized around core competency categories and designed as a structured learning experience. Participants are expected to complete the structured training and receive a certificate of completion.
6) Does the opportunity require a certificate program?
Yes. The training approach described in the announcement anticipates that participants complete a structured learning experience culminating in a certificate of completion.
7) What is the technical assistance (TA) expected to look like?
The TA is expected to be tailored and practical, supporting PS15-1509-funded health departments and partners in strengthening comprehensive HIV prevention and care services, integrating behavioral health supports, and addressing social services needs for MSM of color. The emphasis is on improving program performance, service coordination, and long-term sustainability rather than distributing one-size-fits-all materials.
8) Who is the priority population?
The described program focus is on improving outcomes for MSM of color who are at risk for HIV or living with HIV, including support across the HIV service continuum.
9) What parts of the HIV service continuum are referenced?
The announcement highlights the need for expertise supporting MSM of color across assessment, linkage, and retention in comprehensive prevention and care, plus behavioral health and social services.
10) What is the funding instrument type, and what does it imply?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means CDC expects substantial involvement in the project through collaboration, guidance, and/or joint planning, rather than a fully hands-off relationship.
11) How many awards did CDC plan to make?
CDC planned to make a single award under this announcement.
12) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $2,500,000.
13) What were the award floor and ceiling?
The award floor was $1,000,000 and the award ceiling was $2,500,000.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
15) What is the CFDA number and program area?
The CFDA number listed is 93.939, identified as HIV Prevention Activities. The activity category is health.
16) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under the eligibility line provided).
17) Were nonprofit applicants required to prove their status?
Yes. If applicable, applicants were required to provide proof of 501(c)(3) status.
18) What application submission system was required?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
19) What was the application deadline?
The deadline was June 1, 2015, no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
20) When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The notice was posted/created on March 31, 2015, and the opportunity was archived on July 1, 2015.
21) What were the required components of the application package?
The required package included: a table of contents, a one-page project abstract, a project narrative including a work plan (maximum 20 pages), and a budget narrative.
22) What was the page limit for the project narrative and work plan?
The project narrative including the work plan was limited to a maximum of 20 pages.
23) What evidence of capability did CDC require from applicants?
Applicants had to document that they could run a national-level program and that they had proven expertise developing and delivering competency-based training and technical assistance for the HIV prevention and/or care workforce.
24) What subject-matter expertise related to MSM of color did applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants needed to demonstrate expertise and experience in engaging MSM of color and supporting them across assessment, linkage, and retention in comprehensive prevention and care, behavioral health, and social services.
25) Were partnerships or collaborations required to be documented?
Yes. The announcement required evidence of key collaborations such as MOUs, MOAs, letters of commitment, or service agreements.
26) Was an organizational chart required?
Yes. Applicants were required to submit organizational charts showing where the program would sit within the organization.
27) Was an indirect cost rate agreement required?
If applicable, an indirect cost rate agreement was required.
28) Were standard CDC assurances and certifications required?
Yes. The announcement referenced standard CDC assurances and certifications as part of the required submission elements.
29) Were applicants allowed to submit extra attachments?
No. The announcement emphasized that no additional attachments were allowed beyond what was requested.
30) What happens if required documents are missing or late?
The announcement stated that missing required documents by the deadline would make an application incomplete and therefore not eligible for review.
31) What practical outcomes was CDC aiming for with this award?
CDC aimed to strengthen workforce preparedness and local implementation capacity so PS15-1509 demonstration projects could deliver higher-quality, better-coordinated, and more sustainable comprehensive HIV prevention and care efforts, including integrated prevention, medical care, behavioral health services, and social supports for MSM of color.
32) Who was the listed CDC contact for questions or access issues?
The listed CDC contact was Dadera Moore at bci0@cdc.gov.
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