Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH20 2011
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced a discretionary funding opportunity (CDC RFA GH20 2011) to strengthen laboratory diagnosis and monitoring in Caribbean countries supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The purpose is to expand and sustain high quality laboratory services that directly affect HIV treatment outcomes and also bolster broader global health security. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the CDC expects to be actively involved with the recipient through ongoing technical collaboration and oversight rather than simply providing a grant with minimal engagement.
While the notice lists an award ceiling for Year 1 as "0" (meaning no fixed maximum cap is specified for the first year), the CDC indicates it anticipates approximately $1,000,000 in total funding for Year 1, contingent on the availability of funds. The opportunity is expected to result in a single award. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply, although applicants would still need to meet any additional eligibility conditions described in the full notice. Applications were due by February 19, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
The core problem the opportunity is trying to address is that, even with prior progress, laboratory systems across the Caribbean still face gaps in efficiency, sustainability, and cost effectiveness. The CDC notes it has already provided targeted technical assistance and has helped achieve measurable gains, including the accreditation of six public health laboratories in the region. Even so, the NOFO argues that more support is needed to ensure laboratory networks can reliably deliver timely, quality assured diagnostic results at scale and over the long term, especially as countries work to expand HIV care and treatment programs and respond to other infectious disease threats.
Programmatically, the NOFO focuses on strengthening national and regional laboratory systems that support diagnostics and monitoring for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other emerging diseases of public health importance. The emphasis is not only on running individual tests, but on building the systems that make testing dependable and actionable: competent laboratory workforces, standardized and robust Quality Management Systems (QMS), and consistent quality assurance and quality control practices (QA/QC). A major element highlighted is implementation and continuation of the Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation (SLMTA) program, a structured approach used globally to improve laboratory management and quality systems and to move labs toward recognized accreditation standards.
In practical terms, the CDC is looking for efforts that improve access to quality assured diagnostics, shorten turnaround times so clinicians and public health programs can act on results quickly, and optimize how testing networks are organized and run at the national level. That includes improving the performance and coordination of HIV and related testing networks so countries can provide reliable routine monitoring (such as tests used to track treatment response) while also improving their ability to detect and monitor outbreaks or emerging threats. By building stronger laboratory systems, the opportunity aims to support better patient care outcomes for HIV and related conditions and to strengthen disease surveillance capacity across the Caribbean, reinforcing preparedness and response as part of global health security.Apply for CDC RFA GH20 2011
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support for Laboratory Diagnosis and Monitoring to Scale Up and Improve HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Services, and Strengthen Global Health Security for Caribbean Countries Supported under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (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 Dec 19, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 19, 2020 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 number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name and reference number of this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified as CDC RFA GH20 2011.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to strengthen laboratory diagnosis and monitoring in Caribbean countries supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The aim is to expand and sustain high-quality laboratory services that directly affect HIV treatment outcomes, while also strengthening broader global health security.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement mean for the recipient?
A cooperative agreement typically means CDC expects to be actively involved with the recipient through ongoing technical collaboration and oversight, rather than providing funding with minimal engagement.
How much funding is expected for Year 1?
CDC indicates it anticipates approximately $1,000,000 in total funding for Year 1, contingent on the availability of funds.
Why does the notice list the Year 1 award ceiling as "0"?
The notice lists an award ceiling for Year 1 as "0" to indicate there is no fixed maximum cap specified for the first year, even though CDC anticipates about $1,000,000 in total Year 1 funding (subject to funds availability).
How many awards does CDC expect to make?
The opportunity is expected to result in a single award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply, as long as the applicant meets any additional eligibility conditions described in the full notice.
What geographic area is this opportunity focused on?
The focus is on Caribbean countries supported by PEPFAR.
What problem is this opportunity trying to solve?
The CDC notes that laboratory systems across the Caribbean still face gaps in efficiency, sustainability, and cost effectiveness. Despite prior progress and targeted technical assistance, additional support is needed to ensure laboratory networks can reliably deliver timely, quality-assured diagnostic results at scale and over the long term.
What progress has already been made in the region according to the notice?
The CDC reports it has provided targeted technical assistance and helped achieve measurable gains, including the accreditation of six public health laboratories in the region.
Which diseases and programs are included in the laboratory strengthening focus?
The NOFO focuses on strengthening national and regional laboratory systems that support diagnostics and monitoring for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other emerging diseases of public health importance.
Is the opportunity focused only on performing tests?
No. The emphasis is on building dependable laboratory systems that make testing reliable and actionable, including a competent laboratory workforce, standardized and robust Quality Management Systems (QMS), and consistent quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
What is SLMTA and how does it relate to this opportunity?
SLMTA stands for Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation. The NOFO highlights implementation and continuation of SLMTA as a major element, describing it as a structured approach used globally to improve laboratory management and quality systems and move laboratories toward recognized accreditation standards.
What kinds of practical improvements is CDC looking for?
The NOFO emphasizes efforts that improve access to quality-assured diagnostics, shorten turnaround times so clinicians and public health programs can act on results more quickly, and optimize how national testing networks are organized and run.
How does this opportunity relate to HIV treatment outcomes?
By expanding and sustaining high-quality laboratory services and improving routine monitoring, the opportunity is intended to directly support HIV treatment outcomes, including timely and dependable diagnostic results that inform care and treatment decisions.
How does this opportunity support global health security?
Stronger laboratory systems and better coordinated testing networks improve the ability to detect and monitor outbreaks or emerging public health threats, strengthening disease surveillance capacity and preparedness and response across the Caribbean.
Does the NOFO mention improving turnaround time for results?
Yes. Shortening turnaround times is specifically mentioned so clinicians and public health programs can act on results quickly.
What laboratory system components are emphasized?
Key components include laboratory workforce competency, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and consistent quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) practices, along with network performance and coordination.
What is the application deadline listed in the notice?
Applications were due by February 19, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Is the Year 1 funding guaranteed?
No. The anticipated Year 1 total funding amount is contingent on the availability of funds.
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