Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA CE 09 004
Apply for RFA CE 09 004
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Unintentional Poisoning from Prescription Drug Overdoses in Adults (R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.136 Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 21, 2009 and posted on Oct 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 2, 2009 Letter of Intent Deadline 12/22/2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Procurement and Grants Office, released a discretionary grant funding opportunity titled "Unintentional Poisoning from Prescription Drug Overdoses in Adults (R21)" under Funding Opportunity Number RFA CE 09 004. The central goal of this program is to support research that strengthens the scientific evidence base for preventing unintentional poisoning caused by prescription drug overdoses among adults. In practical terms, the CDC is looking to fund studies that can clarify why these overdoses are happening, identify who is at greatest risk and under what conditions, and produce knowledge that can be translated into more effective prevention strategies, policies, clinical practices, or community interventions.
For fiscal year 2009, the CDC anticipated a total of about $350,000 to support two awards, with an expected maximum (award ceiling) of $175,000 per award. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is health. This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.136, which covers Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving the award.
The applicant pool is broad, reflecting the public health and research focus of the topic. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, small businesses, other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses), and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exception categories related to institutions of higher education). This wide eligibility suggests the CDC intended to attract proposals from universities, public health agencies, tribal entities, nonprofits, and research-capable private sector organizations that can contribute meaningful findings in injury and overdose prevention.
Key dates indicate the announcement was posted on October 21, 2008, with a letter of intent deadline of December 22, 2008. The original application closing date was January 21, 2009, but the current closing date listed is February 2, 2009. The archive date is February 20, 2009, and the estimated award/funding date was projected for on or around August 31, 2009. These milestones show a typical federal research grant timeline: an early planning signal via a letter of intent, a short window for final submission, and several months for review and award processing before funding decisions are made.
The announcement emphasizes building the scientific base for prevention, which generally implies a preference for projects that do more than describe the problem. While descriptive epidemiology can be important, the wording points toward research that produces actionable insights, such as identifying modifiable risk factors, evaluating prevention approaches, improving surveillance and measurement, or testing strategies that could reduce overdoses from prescribed medications in adult populations. The mechanism noted in the title (R21) commonly aligns with exploratory or developmental research, meaning the CDC likely expected innovative, early-stage, or proof-of-concept work that could later justify larger-scale studies or implementation efforts.
Applicants were directed to the full program announcement on the CDC website (http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/CE09 004.htm) for complete details on requirements, submission components, review criteria, and allowable activities. For those unable to access the announcement electronically, the listed contact point was PGOTIMS (Technical Information Management Section) at 770-488-2700, reflecting the administrative support channel for obtaining the full solicitation and related guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this CDC funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Unintentional Poisoning from Prescription Drug Overdoses in Adults (R21)" and was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through its Procurement and Grants Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA CE 09 004.
What is the main purpose or goal of this grant program?
The central goal is to support research that strengthens the scientific evidence base for preventing unintentional poisoning caused by prescription drug overdoses among adults. The CDC is seeking studies that clarify why overdoses occur, identify who is at greatest risk and under what conditions, and generate knowledge that can be translated into more effective prevention strategies, policies, clinical practices, or community interventions.
What types of projects does the CDC appear to be looking for?
Based on the description, the CDC is emphasizing research that leads to actionable prevention knowledge, not only descriptions of the problem. The opportunity language points toward work that can identify modifiable risk factors, evaluate prevention approaches, improve surveillance and measurement, or test strategies that could reduce overdoses involving prescribed medications in adult populations.
What does the "R21" mechanism suggest about the type of research expected?
The R21 mechanism commonly aligns with exploratory or developmental research. In practical terms, this suggests the CDC likely expected innovative, early-stage, or proof-of-concept studies that could inform future larger-scale research or implementation work.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is health.
How much funding was anticipated for fiscal year 2009?
For fiscal year 2009, the CDC anticipated a total of about $350,000 to support this opportunity.
How many awards did the CDC expect to make?
The CDC anticipated making two awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) per award?
The expected maximum (award ceiling) was $175,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.136, which covers Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations; small businesses; other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses); and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with noted exception categories related to institutions of higher education).
Does the eligibility list include tribal entities?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included among eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Small businesses are eligible, and other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses) are also listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible (with the noted exception categories related to institutions of higher education).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on October 21, 2008.
Was a letter of intent requested, and when was it due?
Yes. A letter of intent deadline is listed as December 22, 2008.
What was the application due date?
The original application closing date was January 21, 2009, but the current closing date listed is February 2, 2009.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is February 20, 2009.
When were awards expected to be made?
The estimated award/funding date was projected for on or around August 31, 2009.
Where can applicants find the full program announcement and official requirements?
Applicants were directed to the full program announcement on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/CE09 004.htm for complete details on requirements, submission components, review criteria, and allowable activities.
What should someone do if they cannot access the announcement online?
If unable to access the announcement electronically, the listed contact point was PGOTIMS (Technical Information Management Section) at 770-488-2700 to obtain the full solicitation and related guidance.
What population is the research focused on?
The focus is on adults and unintentional poisoning from prescription drug overdoses.
What kinds of outcomes does the CDC want this research to inform?
The CDC description indicates interest in outcomes that can be translated into prevention, including more effective prevention strategies, policies, clinical practices, or community interventions related to prescription drug overdose prevention among adults.
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