Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA CK15 1505
Apply for CDC RFA CK15 1505
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "World Health Organization Addressing Ebola and other Highly Infectious Diseases Internationally" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.099 Collaboration with the World Health Organization and its regional offices for global health security and the Internation 93.818 Support to the World Health Organization (WHO) for Response to the Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Western Africa.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2015 and posted on Apr 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2015 WHO may submit 1 or more separate applications first submission due 30 days after this FOA is published and then additional proposals may be submitted at quarterly intervals.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- Applications will only be accepted from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "World Health Organization Addressing Ebola and other Highly Infectious Diseases Internationally" (Funding Opportunity Number: CDC RFA CK15-1505), is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement designed to expand and focus an existing long-running CDC-WHO partnership on the urgent demands created by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the broader threat posed by other highly infectious diseases. It builds on a five-year cooperative agreement between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) that began on September 1, 2014 and was scheduled to run through August 31, 2019. The CDC and WHO relationship itself dates back to 1995, and these umbrella-style agreements have historically allowed both organizations to collaborate across a wide range of projects related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
A key rationale for the award is the 2011 Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Government and WHO, which aimed to help WHO Member States strengthen their ability to meet the International Health Regulations (2005). In practical terms, that means improving each country’s capacity to detect outbreaks early, report them quickly, and respond effectively before local events become regional or global emergencies. CDC and WHO indicate that earlier work under this cooperative agreement framework had already contributed to stronger infectious disease surveillance and response systems, improvements in public health infrastructure, and the delivery of technical assistance that supports global health security. This particular funding announcement is meant to accelerate and expand that work with a sharper emphasis on Ebola and similar high-consequence pathogens, especially in settings where health systems were being overwhelmed.
The activities envisioned under the opportunity focus on the concrete operational needs that determine whether an outbreak can be contained safely and quickly. The announcement highlights strengthening surveillance and epidemiologic tracking, improving specimen and patient handling, expanding and upgrading laboratory testing capacity, and reinforcing infection prevention and control practices. The intent is not only to improve immediate outbreak detection and response, but also to make sure healthcare workers and laboratories can handle suspected cases and samples safely, reducing transmission risks and protecting front-line responders. The announcement also recognizes that major outbreaks can disrupt routine health services, so it explicitly mentions the need to shore up ongoing public health infrastructure and essential programs, such as vaccination campaigns and routine public health activities, that may be delayed, weakened, or stalled due to the crisis.
Structurally, this is a cooperative agreement, meaning CDC expected to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement. The program sits within the health funding activity category and was expected to result in a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000,000. The listing includes CFDA numbers 93.099 (collaboration with WHO for global health security and the International Health Regulations) and 93.818 (support to WHO for response to the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, lowering barriers to rapid deployment of resources.
Eligibility is highly restricted: applications were only accepted from the World Health Organization, reflecting that the award is intended to support WHO’s unique international role and its ability to coordinate multi-country operations through headquarters and regional offices. The submission approach was also structured for urgency and flexibility. WHO could submit one or more separate applications, with the first due 30 days after publication of the funding announcement and additional proposals permitted at quarterly intervals, allowing CDC and WHO to adjust activities as outbreak conditions evolved and as new needs emerged.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on April 29, 2015 (created May 8, 2015), with dates indicating a short window consistent with emergency response funding. The federal agency contact listed for access issues was Greg Jones (GJJ1@cdc.gov). Overall, the opportunity reflects a targeted expansion of an established CDC-WHO collaboration to strengthen outbreak readiness and response capacity for Ebola and other highly infectious diseases, while also protecting essential public health functions that are often disrupted during major epidemics.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "World Health Organization Addressing Ebola and other Highly Infectious Diseases Internationally."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA CK15-1505.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This is a CDC discretionary cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement is a form of federal assistance where CDC expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the funded activities, rather than providing support with minimal federal engagement.
Who is the federal agency offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What is the main purpose of this award?
The award is designed to expand and focus an existing long-running CDC-WHO partnership to address urgent demands created by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the broader threat posed by other highly infectious diseases. It aims to accelerate and expand work that strengthens outbreak readiness, detection, reporting, and response capabilities internationally.
How does this opportunity relate to the CDC-WHO partnership?
This opportunity builds on an umbrella-style cooperative agreement framework between CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO). The specific five-year cooperative agreement referenced began on September 1, 2014 and was scheduled to run through August 31, 2019. The CDC-WHO relationship itself dates back to 1995, and prior umbrella agreements have supported collaboration on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
Why was this funding opportunity created?
A key rationale is the 2011 Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Government and WHO, which aimed to help WHO Member States strengthen their ability to meet the International Health Regulations (2005). In practical terms, that means improving capacity to detect outbreaks early, report them quickly, and respond effectively before local events become regional or global emergencies. The Ebola outbreak in West Africa intensified the urgency to expand and sharpen this work.
What are the International Health Regulations (2005) in the context of this opportunity?
In the context of this announcement, the International Health Regulations (2005) are described as a framework tied to strengthening country-level capacity for early outbreak detection, rapid reporting, and effective response to prevent escalation into broader emergencies.
What diseases or threats are specifically emphasized?
The funding focuses on Ebola and other highly infectious diseases, particularly high-consequence pathogens that can overwhelm health systems and require strong infection prevention, laboratory safety, and coordinated response capacity.
What kinds of activities are envisioned under this cooperative agreement?
The announcement highlights operational activities that affect whether outbreaks can be contained safely and quickly, including:
- Strengthening surveillance and epidemiologic tracking
- Improving specimen and patient handling
- Expanding and upgrading laboratory testing capacity
- Reinforcing infection prevention and control practices
- Supporting ongoing public health infrastructure and essential programs (such as vaccination campaigns and routine public health activities) that may be disrupted during major outbreaks
Does the opportunity address safety for healthcare workers and laboratories?
Yes. The announcement explicitly emphasizes safe handling of suspected cases and samples so healthcare workers and laboratories can operate safely, reduce transmission risks, and protect front-line responders.
Does this opportunity only focus on emergency outbreak response?
No. While outbreak detection and response are central, the opportunity also recognizes that major epidemics can disrupt routine health services. It therefore mentions reinforcing essential public health infrastructure and programs that may be delayed, weakened, or stalled because of the crisis.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicated it was expected to result in a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $100,000,000.
Are there specific CFDA numbers associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity lists CFDA numbers 93.099 and 93.818.
What do the listed CFDA numbers correspond to in this announcement?
Based on the listing description:
- CFDA 93.099 relates to collaboration with WHO for global health security and the International Health Regulations.
- CFDA 93.818 relates to support to WHO for response to the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is highly restricted. Applications were only accepted from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Can other organizations apply or participate as applicants?
No. According to the announcement, only the World Health Organization could submit applications for this opportunity.
Could WHO submit more than one application?
Yes. WHO could submit one or more separate applications under the submission approach described.
What was the initial application due timeframe?
The first application was due 30 days after publication of the funding announcement.
Were additional proposals allowed after the initial submission?
Yes. Additional proposals were permitted at quarterly intervals, allowing CDC and WHO to adjust activities as outbreak conditions and needs evolved.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2015, and it indicates it was created on May 8, 2015.
Why does the timeline suggest urgency?
The short initial due timeframe (30 days after publication) and the emergency-response context described (Ebola outbreak in West Africa and evolving needs) indicate a process designed for urgency and flexibility.
Who is the listed federal agency contact for access issues?
The federal agency contact listed for access issues is Greg Jones (GJJ1@cdc.gov).
What is the broader goal beyond Ebola response?
Beyond immediate Ebola response, the broader goal is to strengthen global health security by improving countries' capacities to detect, report, and respond to infectious disease threats, aligned with the International Health Regulations (2005) and the long-standing CDC-WHO collaboration.
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