Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA CK16 1608PPHF2016
Apply for CDC RFA CK16 1608PPHF2016
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vector Control Strategies- Enhancing Capacity for Vector Surveillance and Control to Prevent Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya Infection in Puerto Rico - Financed in part by Prevention and Public Health Funds" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.084.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2016 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 500 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 number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Vector Control Strategies - Enhancing Capacity for Vector Surveillance and Control to Prevent Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya Infection in Puerto Rico" is a CDC funding announcement intended to strengthen Puerto Rico's ability to prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases, especially Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. It is financed in part by Prevention and Public Health Funds and was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically within NCEZID. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC would expect substantial involvement or collaboration during implementation rather than providing funds with minimal oversight.
At its core, the program is built around expanding and professionalizing mosquito control capacity by creating a centralized Vector Control Unit (VCU) for Puerto Rico. The VCU is meant to serve as the coordinating body that oversees and carries out comprehensive, island-wide vector control operations. The focus is not limited to emergency response; it is structured to build sustained capability to run ongoing mosquito surveillance, arbovirus surveillance, and population reduction activities. The larger public health intent is to reduce transmission of vector-borne diseases and ultimately reduce illness and deaths associated with these infections.
A central concept driving the program is Integrated Vector Management (IVM). The announcement frames IVM as an environmentally sound, long-range approach that relies on combining multiple mosquito control methods into a single, ecologically valid strategy rather than depending on a single intervention. In practical terms, this implies a coordinated mix of approaches such as monitoring mosquito populations and virus activity, targeting breeding sites, applying appropriate larval and adult mosquito control measures, and using data to decide where and when interventions should be intensified. The emphasis on IVM signals that grantees would be expected to plan interventions strategically, balance effectiveness with environmental considerations, and adapt tactics based on surveillance findings and local conditions.
The immediate operational priority described for the VCU is to reduce mosquito vector density, with special emphasis on densely populated areas where pregnant women live. This specific targeting reflects the urgent concern at the time regarding Zika virus and its risks during pregnancy, and it frames mosquito reduction as a protective measure to lower the likelihood of Zika transmission in the most vulnerable settings. While Zika is highlighted as an urgent driver, the program is explicitly designed to address multiple arboviruses, so the capacity built through this award is intended to improve prevention for dengue and chikungunya as well, not just Zika.
The opportunity is identified as CDC RFA CK16-1608PPHF2016 and is categorized as discretionary funding under the health activity category (CFDA 93.084). Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The CDC anticipated making one award. The funding opportunity was created on August 9, 2016, with an original application closing date of August 24, 2016, and applications were required to be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The published award ceiling is listed as 0 in the source data, which usually indicates that the maximum amount was not specified in that field rather than implying no funding, especially given that the CDC clearly announced the availability of funds and expected to issue an award.
Overall, the grant is best understood as a capacity-building initiative aimed at creating a dedicated, coordinated vector control infrastructure in Puerto Rico that can run continuous surveillance and execute integrated, evidence-driven mosquito control at scale. The intended outcome is fewer mosquitoes, less virus transmission, and reduced health impacts from major mosquito-borne diseases, with an explicit near-term emphasis on protecting pregnant women and other residents in high-density communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this CDC grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Vector Control Strategies - Enhancing Capacity for Vector Surveillance and Control to Prevent Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya Infection in Puerto Rico."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding announcement was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within NCEZID.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to strengthen Puerto Rico's capacity to prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases by expanding and professionalizing mosquito surveillance and mosquito control operations. The overall public health intent is to reduce disease transmission and ultimately reduce illness and deaths associated with Zika, dengue, and chikungunya.
Which diseases does the program focus on?
The program is designed to prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases, especially Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. While Zika is highlighted as an urgent driver (particularly due to pregnancy-related risks), the capacity built is intended to improve prevention for all three arboviruses.
What kind of award mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means CDC expects substantial involvement or collaboration during implementation, rather than providing funds with minimal oversight.
What is the central operational concept behind the program?
The program is built around Integrated Vector Management (IVM), described as an environmentally sound, long-range approach that combines multiple mosquito control methods into a single, ecologically valid strategy rather than relying on just one intervention.
What does Integrated Vector Management (IVM) mean in practice for this opportunity?
Based on the announcement summary, IVM implies using a coordinated mix of activities such as mosquito population monitoring, arbovirus surveillance, targeting breeding sites, applying appropriate larval and adult mosquito control measures, and using surveillance data to determine where and when to intensify interventions. The approach emphasizes planning strategically, considering environmental factors, and adapting tactics to local conditions.
What is the Vector Control Unit (VCU) described in the announcement?
The opportunity centers on creating a centralized Vector Control Unit (VCU) for Puerto Rico. The VCU is intended to serve as the coordinating body to oversee and carry out comprehensive, island-wide vector control operations.
Is this funding aimed at emergency response only?
No. The announcement emphasizes sustained capability, not only emergency response. The intent is to build ongoing capacity for mosquito surveillance, arbovirus surveillance, and mosquito population reduction activities over time.
What is the immediate operational priority for the VCU?
The immediate priority is to reduce mosquito vector density, with special emphasis on densely populated areas where pregnant women live.
Why does the announcement emphasize pregnant women and densely populated areas?
The summary indicates this reflects the urgent concern regarding Zika virus risks during pregnancy. Targeting high-density areas where pregnant women live is framed as a protective measure to lower the likelihood of Zika transmission in the most vulnerable settings.
What type of activities does the program expect to strengthen?
The announcement describes strengthening capacity for continuous mosquito surveillance, arbovirus surveillance, and population reduction activities, carried out through a coordinated, island-wide vector control structure using IVM principles.
How many awards did CDC anticipate making?
CDC anticipated making one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are universities eligible to apply under this opportunity?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the funding opportunity number / identifier?
The opportunity is identified as CDC RFA CK16-1608PPHF2016.
How is this opportunity categorized (program type and CFDA)?
It is categorized as discretionary funding under the health activity category, with CFDA 93.084.
When was the funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 9, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 24, 2016.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the source of financing mentioned for this opportunity?
The announcement states the program is financed in part by Prevention and Public Health Funds.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The published award ceiling is listed as 0 in the source data. The summary suggests this usually indicates that the maximum amount was not specified in that field, rather than meaning that no funding was available, especially since CDC announced the availability of funds and expected to issue an award.
What is the overall expected public health outcome?
The intended outcome is fewer mosquitoes, less virus transmission, and reduced health impacts from major mosquito-borne diseases in Puerto Rico, with an explicit near-term emphasis on protecting pregnant women and other residents in high-density communities.
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