Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH17 1776
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Center for Global Health (CGH), released a discretionary funding opportunity under PEPFAR titled "Strengthening Clinical Services for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Central America" (Funding Opportunity Number: CDC RFA GH17 1776). The grant is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the CDC is expected to have substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient rather than serving only as a pass-through funder. The overall purpose is to improve the quality, reach, and sustainability of HIV clinical care for people living with HIV across five Central American countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
At its core, the opportunity focuses on strengthening clinical services that help PLHIV stay healthy and achieve better treatment outcomes. The FOA emphasizes building a more comprehensive package of care that includes timely identification and management of opportunistic infections and stronger pathways to initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART). The rationale is straightforward: opportunistic infections can rapidly worsen health outcomes when diagnosis is delayed, and prompt ART initiation is central to reducing illness, preventing HIV-related deaths, and lowering onward transmission at the population level. The announcement highlights two practical pillars of effective HIV treatment and care services: first, rapid diagnosis of opportunistic infections; and second, easier access to clinical and supportive care that is available, affordable, and delivered in a patient-friendly way.
A major expectation of the program is coordinated implementation across key stakeholders in each country. The FOA calls for close collaboration between Ministries of Health, other relevant governmental entities, non-governmental organizations, and the CDC to ensure the program reaches the intended populations and that improvements can be sustained beyond the life of the award. This design signals that the work is not limited to direct service delivery alone, but also includes strengthening systems, aligning partners around national HIV strategies, and integrating technical guidance from CDC with local leadership and on-the-ground capacity.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is open to unrestricted applicants, indicating that a wide range of organizations could apply as long as they can meet the program and compliance requirements. The CFDA number listed is 93.067, and the activity category is Health. The FOA anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $500,000. The announcement was created on 2016-08-05, with an original closing date of 2016-10-05, reflecting a defined application window for prospective implementers.
In summary, this PEPFAR-backed cooperative agreement was designed to strengthen HIV clinical care in Central America by improving how health systems and partners diagnose and treat opportunistic infections, accelerate ART initiation, and expand access to affordable and welcoming services for PLHIV. The emphasis on multi-sector collaboration with Ministries of Health and CDC involvement points to a capacity-building and sustainability mindset, aiming for improvements that can be embedded into national HIV responses rather than remaining isolated project activities.Apply for CDC RFA GH17 1776
- The Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Clinical Services for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Central America 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 2016-08-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-10-05. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Strengthening Clinical Services for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Central America" under PEPFAR.
What agency is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Center for Global Health (CGH).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA GH17 1776.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This award is a cooperative agreement. That means CDC is expected to have substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient, rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The overall purpose is to improve the quality, reach, and sustainability of HIV clinical care for people living with HIV across Central America.
Which countries are included in the program?
The program targets five Central American countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Who is the program intended to benefit?
The program is intended to benefit people living with HIV (PLHIV) by strengthening clinical services that support better health outcomes and ongoing care.
What are the main clinical priorities described in the opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes strengthening clinical services by:
- Building a more comprehensive package of care
- Ensuring timely identification and management of opportunistic infections
- Creating stronger pathways for initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART)
Why does the FOA emphasize opportunistic infections?
The FOA highlights that opportunistic infections can rapidly worsen health outcomes when diagnosis is delayed, so improving the speed and effectiveness of diagnosis and management is a key focus.
Why is rapid ART initiation important in this program?
Prompt ART initiation is presented as central to:
- Reducing illness
- Preventing HIV-related deaths
- Lowering onward transmission at the population level
What are the two practical pillars of effective HIV treatment and care services mentioned?
The FOA highlights two practical pillars:
- Rapid diagnosis of opportunistic infections
- Easier access to clinical and supportive care that is available, affordable, and delivered in a patient-friendly way
What does "patient-friendly" care mean in the context provided?
Based on the description, "patient-friendly" care refers to services that are designed to be easier to access and supportive for PLHIV, with an emphasis on being available, affordable, and welcoming as part of clinical and supportive care.
Is collaboration required, and if so, with whom?
Yes. The opportunity calls for coordinated implementation and close collaboration among:
- Ministries of Health
- Other relevant governmental entities
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- CDC
Is the work limited to direct service delivery?
No. The design signals that the work includes more than direct service delivery, such as strengthening systems, aligning partners around national HIV strategies, and integrating CDC technical guidance with local leadership and implementation capacity.
What does the FOA say about sustainability?
The FOA emphasizes sustainability by focusing on improvements that can be sustained beyond the life of the award and embedded into national HIV responses rather than remaining isolated project activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to unrestricted applicants, indicating a wide range of organizations may apply as long as they can meet program and compliance requirements.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.067.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Health.
How many awards were expected?
The FOA anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on 2016-08-05.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date listed is 2016-10-05.
What does CDC "substantial involvement" imply for implementation?
It implies that CDC will be engaged in the work alongside the recipient, providing technical involvement and coordination rather than only providing funding with minimal interaction.
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