U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Initiatives to Educate State Officials and Policy Makers about Priority Public Health Issues Related to the Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Announcement Type: New- Type 1 (Applications are being submitted for funding for the first time).
Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-PS08-813
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.977 and 93.939.
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: May 12, 2008
This announcement contains the following information:
Authority: This program is authorized by Public Health Service Act, Section 318(b), 42 U.S.C. Section 247c, as amended and Section 301 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 241, as amended.
Purpose: The purpose of the program is to fund national organizations to provide education on accurate, comprehensive, and timely public health information for state Governors, legislatures, policy makers, and those involved in state efforts to protect the public’s health. This program can be accomplished through targeted meetings, workshops, conferences, educational materials, and other communication channels, with a focus on educating these sectors about public health policy matters. The proposed program will address the current and emerging STD and HIV/AIDS prevention, and potentially viral hepatitis and tuberculosis prevention, concerns of states including barriers to effective public health. The proposed program may also be expanded to include adolescent and school health and reproductive health issues of concern to states including barriers to effective public health. This program addresses “Healthy People 2010” focus area 25- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and focus area 13-HIV. It also supports the overarching goals of Healthy People 2010: 1) to increase years and quality of healthy life, and 2) eliminate disparities among subgroups of the population.
Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one (or more) of the following performance goal(s) for the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP):
1) Reduction of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and elimination of syphilis;
2) Reduction in the number of new HIV infections, focusing particularly on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in new HIV infections.
3) Decrease the number of persons at high risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV infection.
4) By 2010, increase by 13% the proportion of HIV-infected people who know they are infected, as measured by the proportion diagnosed before progression to AIDS (baseline: 75% in 2000, 2010 target 85%).
5) By 2010, increase to at least 80% the proportion of HIV-infected people who are linked to appropriate prevention, care, and treatment services, as measured by those who report having received some form of medical care within 3 months of their HIV diagnosis.
6) Strengthen the capacity nationwide to monitor the epidemic, develop and implement effective HIV prevention interventions and evaluation prevention programs.
7) Reduce hepatitis B
8) Increase the number of States and the District of Columbia identifying persons with
chronic hepatitis C.
9) Increase the proportion of all tuberculosis patients who complete curative therapy
within 12 months.
This announcement is only for non-research activities supported by CDC. If research is proposed, the application will not be reviewed. For the definition of research, please see the CDC Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/regs/hrpp/researchDefinition.htm
Activities:
Awardee activities for this program are as follows:
A. Collaborate with key organizations to provide STD and HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and control information in order to increase the impact and reach of educational efforts of state public health leaders and decision makers.
B.
Create, update, publicize, and maintain electronic services and other communication venues to inform the targeted constituency, relevant stakeholders, and the general public about emerging and current STD and HIV/AIDS trends, policies, and prevention activities, as well as barriers to effective public health. Such electronic systems should provide a venue to disseminate information on state STD and HIV/AIDS prevention programs, policies, and best practices.C.
Examine existing research in order to develop and distribute publications tailored to the informational needs of state officials (Governors, legislators, public health officials and organizations that support state health programs) on STD and HIV/AIDS prevention activities, including barriers to effective public health. The information on STD and HIV/AIDS prevention methods (or strategies) can include abstinence; monogamy; i.e.; being faithful to a single sexual partner; or using condoms consistently and correctly; vaccination; screening; treatment; behavioral interventions. These approaches can avoid risk (abstinence, vaccination) or effectively reduce risk for STDs (monogamy, condom use, screening, treatment, behavioral interventions). Publication formats should be designed specifically for the states and their relevant constituency groups, including regular reports, issue briefs, talking points, management briefs and public health articles on issues critical to States. D. Monitor state laws and develop reports to catalog pending state legislation on STD and HIV/AIDS prevention activities, including those that present barriers to effective public health.E.
Plan national meetings and workshops highlighting STD and HIV/AIDS issues, specifically for their constituencies as well as other appropriate state health officials in order to support State-to-State communication on technical issues and assistance in solving State-focused problems.F.
Assist fully in planning and bringing together state health officials, Governors, health policy advisors, state legislators, STD and HIV/AIDS Directors, and other organizations that support state health programs; for at least one annual Public Health Policy Institute highlighting STD and HIV/AIDS issues, prevention activities, and strategies.G.
Examine existing research to identify critical barriers to effective public health, particularly STD and HIV prevention efforts, in the states; remain current on key public health activities and concerns as they relate to states and constituency groups and share findings with the target constituents. At a minimum, conduct quarterly public health educational updates on these public health activities and barriers to effective health promotion and disease prevention efforts in a coordinated and integrated fashion.H. Provide a forum and/or educational publication for new members of the target audience so they can learn about priority STD and HIV/AIDS public health activities and barriers to effective public health within their state and nationally.
I. Collaborate with key organizations to provide public health prevention and control information, which addresses the disproportionate impact of STDs and HIV/AIDS on racial and ethnic populations.
J. Develop a plan to evaluate programmatic activities related to STDs and HIV/AIDS prevention.
In a cooperative agreement, CDC staff is substantially involved in the program activities, above and beyond routine grant monitoring.
CDC activities for this program are as follows:
A. Provide up-to-date information that includes diffusion of best practices and current research and data in STD and HIV/AIDS prevention.
B. Provide programmatic consultation, guidance, and technical assistance related to program planning, implementation and evaluation; assessment of program objectives; and dissemination of successful strategies, experiences and evaluation reports regarding STD and HIV/AIDS programs and policies.
C. Assist in the evaluation of program activities.
D. Collaborate in the planning and support of workshops, meetings, and other professional gatherings that serve a public health purpose, and as appropriate, provide speakers for activities.
E. Provide analytical expertise and assistance in preparation of STD and HIV/AIDS educational materials for distribution.
F. Coordinate with national, state, and local health service agencies, as well as other relevant organizations, in planning and conducting national strategies designed to strengthen programs to prevent STD and HIV/AIDS.
G. Provide technical assistance regarding the scope, development, and accomplishment of activities undertaken as part of the cooperative agreement.
Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement.
CDC’s involvement in this program is listed in the Activities Section above.
Award Mechanism: H25- Preventive Health Service: Venereal Disease Research, Demonstration, and Public Information and Education Projects
Fiscal Year Funds: 2008
Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $140,000
Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $415,000 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds, and includes both direct and indirect costs.)
Approximate Number of Awards: 1
Approximate Average Award: $ 140,000 (This amount is for the first 12-month budget period, and includes both direct and indirect costs.)
Floor of Individual Award Range: None.
Ceiling of Individual Award Range: $250,000 (This ceiling is for the first 12-month budget period, and includes both direct and indirect costs.)
Anticipated Award Date: July 1, 2008
Budget Period Length: 12 months
Project Period Length: July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2011 (3 years)
Throughout the project period, CDC’s commitment to continuation of awards will be conditioned on the availability of funds, evidence of satisfactory progress by the recipient (as documented in required reports), and the determination that continued funding is in the best interest of the Federal government.
III.1. Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:
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Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education)·
Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education)·
For-profit organizations (other than small business)·
Small, minority, and women-owned businesses·
Universities·
Colleges·
Hospitals·
Community-based organizations·
Faith-based organizations·
Federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments·
American Indian/Alaska native tribally designated organizations·
Alaska Native health corporations·
Urban Indian health organizations·
Tribal epidemiology centers·
State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau)A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If applying as a bona fide agency of a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with “Other Attachment Forms” when submitting via www.grants.gov.
III.2. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing or matching funds are not required for this program. A Bona fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with “Other Attachment Forms” when submitting via www.grants.gov.
III.3. Other
If a funding amount greater than the ceiling of the award range is requested, the application will be considered non-responsive and will not be entered into the review process. The applicant will be notified that the application did not meet the submission requirements.
Special Requirements:
If the application is incomplete or non-responsive to the special requirements listed in this section, it will not be entered into the review process. The applicant will be notified the application did not meet submission requirements.
IV.1. Address to Request Application Package
To apply for this funding opportunity use the application forms package posted in Grants.gov.
Electronic Submission:
HHS/CDC strongly encourages the applicant to submit the application electronically by utilizing the forms and instructions posted for this announcement on www.Grants.gov, the official Federal agency wide E-grant Web site. Only applicants who apply on-line are permitted to forego paper copy submission of all application forms.
Registering an organization through www.Grants.gov is the first step in submitting applications online. Registration information is located in the “Get Registered” screen of www.Grants.gov. While application submission through www.Grants.gov is optional, HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to use this online tool.
Please visit www.Grants.gov at least 30 days prior to filing an application to become familiar with the registration and submission processes. Under “Get Registered,” the one-time registration process will take three to five days to complete; however, as part of the Grants.gov registration process, registering an organization with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) annually, could take an additional one to two days to complete. HHS/CDC suggests submitting electronic applications prior to the closing date so if difficulties are encountered, a hard copy of the application may be submitted prior to the deadline.
Paper Submission:
Application forms and instructions are available on the CDC Web site, at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/app_and_forms.shtm
If access to the Internet is not available, or if there is difficulty accessing the forms on-line, contact the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (PGO-TIMS) staff at 770-488-2700 and the application forms can be mailed.
IV.2. Content and Form of Submission
A letter of intent is not applicable to this funding opportunity announcement.
Application:
A Project Abstract must be submitted with the application forms. All electronic project abstracts must be uploaded in a PDF file format when submitting via Grants.gov. The abstract must be submitted in the following format, if submitting a paper application:
The Project Abstract must contain a summary of the proposed activity suitable for dissemination to the public. It should be a self-contained description of the project and should contain a statement of objectives and methods to be employed. It should be informative to other persons working in the same or related fields and insofar as possible understandable to a technically literate lay reader. This Abstract must not include any proprietary/confidential information.
A project narrative must be submitted with the application forms. All electronic narratives must be uploaded in a PDF file format when submitting via Grants.gov. The narrative must be submitted in the following format, if submitting a paper application:
The narrative should address activities to be conducted over the entire project period and must include the following items in the order listed:
Goals and Objectives and Activities– five pages:
List goals specifically related to program requirements and indicate expected program outcomes at the end of the three-year project period. Provide objectives that are specific, measurable, feasible, and time phased to be accomplished during the 12-month budget period. Objectives should relate directly to the project goals and recipient activities.
Describe goals and objectives in narrative form and provide a timetable, with specific activities and expected outcomes that are related to each objective during the 12-month budget period. Indicate when each activity will occur, including preparation for activities initiation. Also indicate who will be responsible for each activity and identify staff assigned to each activity.
Project management and staffing – five pages
(a.) Describe the proposed staffing for the project and the experience related to their proposed responsibilities and activities and submit job descriptions illustrating the level of organizational responsibility for professional staff that will be assigned to the project. Include an organizational chart that reflects the current management structure and a description of the roles, responsibilities and relationships of all staff. Indicate which staff will be supported through this cooperative agreement, and provide resumes of all staff which demonstrate their qualifications to perform the roles and responsibilities assigned to them. Organization charts and resumes may be included as appendices.
(b.) Describe the organization’s structure and function; how that structure will support the accomplishment of the proposed public health activities at the state level; and the organization’s methods of current communication with all 50 state and territories legislatures, elected officials and state health policy makers.
Evaluation Plan – five pages
Describe how activities and their impact will be evaluated. Describe how progress toward meeting project objectives will be monitored.
The evaluation plan should address measures considered critical to determine the success of the plan outlined by the applicant, and results should be used for improvement of the proposed operation and management plan.
Background and Need – three pages
Describe the need for the proposed activities as it relates to STD and HIV/AIDS prevention activities, issues, and strategies, and how the proposed activities address reducing the impact of racial and ethnic disparities in STD and HIV/AIDS. Provide descriptions of the constituent population and how your organization will play a significant role in improving public health efforts, either by direct or indirect impact.
Budget and Justification (not scored) – three pages
Provide a precise description for each budget item and itemize calculations when appropriate. Provide a summary budget for the total requested. The budget and accompanying justification will not be counted in the stated page limit.
Additional information may be included in the application appendices. The appendices will not be counted toward the narrative page limit. This additional information includes, but is not limited to:
Additional information submitted via Grants.gov should be uploaded in a PDF file format, and should be named to reflect the type of information in the document. (i.e. Curriculum vitae, Organizational Chart, Strategic Plan, etc.)
No more than 10 attachments should be uploaded per application.
The agency or organization is required to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from the Federal government. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number, which uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, access the Dun and Bradstreet website or call 1-866-705-5711.
Additional requirements that may request submission of additional documentation with the application are listed in section “VI.2. Administrative National Policy Requirements.”
Application Deadline Date: May 12, 2008
Explanation of Deadlines: Applications must be received in the CDC Procurement and Grants Office by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Applications may be submitted electronically at www.Grants.gov. Applications completed on-line through Grants.gov are considered formally submitted when the applicant organization’s Authorizing Organization Representative (AOR) electronically submits the application to www.Grants.gov. Electronic applications will be considered as having met the deadline if the application has been successfully submitted electronically by the applicant organization’s AOR to Grants.gov on or before the deadline date and time.
When submission of the application is done electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov), the application will be electronically time/date stamped and a tracking number will be assigned, which will serve as receipt of submission. The AOR will receive an e-mail notice of receipt when HHS/CDC receives the application.
If submittal of the application is by the United States Postal Service or commercial delivery service, the applicant must ensure that the carrier will be able to guarantee delivery by the closing date and time. The applicant will be given the opportunity to submit documentation of the carrier’s guarantee, if HHS/CDC receives the submission after the closing date due to: (1) carrier error, when the carrier accepted the package with a guarantee for delivery by the closing date and time; or (2) significant weather delays or natural disasters. If the documentation verifies a carrier problem, HHS/CDC will consider the submission as having been received by the deadline.
If a hard copy application is submitted, HHS/CDC will not notify the applicant upon receipt of the submission. If questions arise on the receipt of the application, the applicant should first contact the carrier. If the applicant still has questions, contact the PGOTIMS staff at (770) 488-2700. The applicant should wait two to three days after the submission deadline before calling. This will allow time for submissions to be processed and logged.
This announcement is the definitive guide on LOI and application content, submission address, and deadline. It supersedes information provided in the application instructions. If the application submission does not meet the deadline above, it will not be eligible for review. The application face page will be returned by HHS/CDC with a written explanation of the reason for non-acceptance. The applicant will be notified the application did not meet the submission requirements.
IV.4. Intergovernmental Review of Applications
Executive Order 12372 does not apply to this program.
IV.5. Funding Restrictions
Restrictions, which must be taken into account while writing the budget, are as follows:
If requesting indirect costs in the budget, a copy of the indirect cost rate agreement is required. If the indirect cost rate is a provisional rate, the agreement should be less than 12 months of age. The indirect cost rate agreement should be uploaded as a PDF file with “Other Attachment Forms” when submitting via Grants.gov.
The recommended guidance for completing a detailed justified budget can be found on the CDC Web site, at the following Internet address:
http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/budgetguide.htm.
IV.6. Other Submission Requirements
A letter of intent is not applicable to this funding opportunity announcement.
Application Submission Address:
Electronic Submission:
HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to submit applications electronically at www.Grants.gov. The application package can be downloaded from www.Grants.gov. Applicants are able to complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov Web site. E-mail submissions will not be accepted. If the applicant has technical difficulties in Grants.gov, customer service can be reached by E-mail at support@grants.gov or by phone at 1-800-518-4726 (1-800-518-GRANTS). The Customer Support Center is open from 7:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
HHS/CDC recommends that submittal of the application to Grants.gov should be prior to the closing date to resolve any unanticipated difficulties prior to the deadline. Applicants may also submit a back-up paper submission of the application. Any such paper submission must be received in accordance with the requirements for timely submission detailed in Section IV.3. of the grant announcement. The paper submission must be clearly marked: “BACK-UP FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION.” The paper submission must conform to all requirements for non-electronic submissions. If both electronic and back-up paper submissions are received by the deadline, the electronic version will be considered the official submission.
The applicant must submit all application attachments using a PDF file format when submitting via Grants.gov. Directions for creating PDF files can be found on the Grants.gov Web site. Use of file formats other than PDF may result in the file being unreadable by staff.
AND/OR
Paper Submission:
Applicants should submit the original and two hard copies of the application by mail or express delivery service to:
Technical Information Management – CDC-RFA-PS08-813
Department of Health and Human Services
CDC Procurement and Grants Office
2920 Brandywine Road, MS E-14
Atlanta, GA 30341
V.1. Criteria
The application will be evaluated against the following criteria:
Applicants are required to provide measures of effectiveness that will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified objectives of the cooperative agreement. Measures of effectiveness must relate to the performance goals stated in the “Purpose” section of this announcement. Measures must be objective and quantitative and must measure the intended outcome. The measures of effectiveness must be submitted with the application and will be an element of evaluation.
Goals and Objectives (30 Points)
For the proposed project, does the applicant’s plan for achieving the proposed activities appear realistic, feasible and relate to the programmatic requirements and purposes of this program announcement? Does the plan include quantitative process and outcome measures? Does the plan include long (three-year) and short term (one year) objectives? Are they specific? Are they measurable? Are they time-phased? Are they realistic? Are they related to identified needs?
Project management and staffing: (20 Points)
For the proposed project, does the proposed staffing, organizational structure, job descriptions and curricula vitae for both proposed and current staff, indicate past experience in carrying out similar programs, and the ability to carry out the purposes of the current program? Does the organization’s management plan match the operational/program plan? Do the staff members have appropriate experience? Are the staff roles clearly defined? Are staff responsibilities to be supported by this cooperative agreement clearly defined? As described, will the staff be sufficient to accomplish the program goals?
Methods: (20 Points)
For the proposed project, does the applicant describe the methodologies for carrying out the recipient activities as outlined in the activities section of this announcement with a corresponding timeline for the completion of each major activity? Does the plan adequately address each of the program activities? Is the plan adequate to carry out the proposed objectives? How complete and comprehensive is the plan for the entire project period? Is the timeline realistic? Does the applicant demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the problems to be addressed? Does the applicant demonstrate sufficient experience with conducting the activities to ensure success? Are the proposed methods feasible? To what extent will they accomplish the program goals?
Evaluation Plan: (20 Points)
For the proposed project, does the proposed evaluation plan address progress toward meeting goals and objectives, assess impact, and appear to be reasonable and feasible? Are the performance measures appropriate for the objectives? Do the performance measures provide sufficient information to monitor progress? Is the monitoring plan realistic?
Background and Need: (10 Points)
Does the applicant describe the need for the proposed activities and the context in which the work will be conducted? Does the applicant describe how their organization will play a significant role in promoting an integrated broad national state-based strategy to prevent STDs and HIV/AIDS among their target constituents?
Budget (SF 424A) and Budget Narrative (Reviewed, but not scored).
For the proposed project, is the budget reasonable and consistent with the purpose and activities of the program? Does the applicant provide a summary budget for all activities?
V.2. Review and Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for completeness by the Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) staff, and for responsiveness jointly by the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) and PGO. Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the eligibility criteria will not advance through the review process. Applicants will be notified the application did not meet submission requirements.
An objective review panel will evaluate complete and responsive applications according to the criteria listed in the “V.1. Criteria” section above. The review will be based on the criteria stated above. The panel will consist of CDC employees with 100% being from outside the funding Office and at least 51% being from outside the funding Center. [The objective review process will follow the policy requirements as stated in the GPD 2.04 at http://198.102.218.46/doc/gpd204.doc. Applications will be funded in order by score and rank determined by the review panel. CDC will provide justification for any decision to fund out of rank order.
VI.1. Award Notices
Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award (NoA) from the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. The NoA shall be the only binding, authorizing document between the recipient and CDC. The NoA will be signed by an authorized Grants Management Officer and emailed to the program director and a hard copy mailed to the recipient fiscal officer identified in the application.
Unsuccessful applicants will receive notification of the results of the application review by mail.
VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Successful applicants must comply with the administrative requirements outlined in 45 CFR Part 74 and Part 92, as appropriate. The following additional requirements apply to this project:
Activities
Additional information on the requirements can be found on the CDC Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/Addtl_Reqmnts.htm.
CDC Assurances and Certifications can be found on the CDC Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/foamain.shtm
For more information on the Code of Federal Regulations, see the National Archives and Records Administration at the following Internet address: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html
VI.3. Reporting Requirements
The applicant must provide HHS/CDC with an annual interim progress report via www.grants.gov:
1. The interim progress report is due no less than 90 days before the end of the budget period. The progress report will serve as the non-competing continuation application, and must contain the following elements: a. Standard Form (“SF”) 424S Form. b. SF-424A Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs. c. Budget Narrative. d. Indirect Cost Rate Agreement. e. Project Narrative. f. Current Budget Period Activities Objectives. g. Current Budget Period Financial Progress. h. New Budget Period Program Proposed Activity Objectives. i. Budget. j. Measures of Effectiveness. k. Additional Requested Information.Additionally, the applicant must provide HHS/CDC with an original, plus two hard copies of the following reports:
2. Financial status report and annual progress report are due no more than 90 days after the end of the budget period.The reports must be mailed to the Grants Management Specialist listed in “VII. Agency Contacts.”
HHS/CDC encourages inquiries concerning this announcement.
For general questions, contact:
CDC Procurement and Grants Office
2920 Brandywine Road, MS E-14
Atlanta, GA 30341
Telephone: 770-488-2700
For program technical assistance, contact:
Rachel Wynn
Public Health Analyst
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS E-02
Atlanta, GA 30341
Telephone: 404-639-8522
E-mail: RWynn@cdc.gov
For financial, grants management, or budget assistance, contact:
Cheryl A. Pressley, Grants Management Specialist
CDC Procurement and Grants Office
2920 Brandywine Road, MS E - 15
Telephone: 404-639-8164
E-mail: cam6@cdc.gov
CDC Telecommunications for the hearing impaired or disabled is available at: TTY 770-488-2783.
VIII. Other Information
Other CDC funding opportunity announcements can be found on the CDC Web site, Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm.
Applicants may access the application process and other awarding documents using the Electronic Research Administration System (eRA Commons). A one-time registration is required for interested institutions/organizations at http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/preparing.htm
Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PD/PIs) should work with their institutions/organizations to make sure they are registered in the eRA Commons.
1. Organizational/Institutional Registration in the eRA Commons
2. Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) Registration in the eRA Commons: Refer to the NIH eRA Commons System (COM) Users Guide.
Note that if a PD/PI is also an HHS peer-reviewer with an Individual DUNS and CCR registration, that particular DUNS number and CCR registration are for the individual reviewer only. These are different than any DUNS number and CCR registration used by an applicant organization. Individual DUNS and CCR registration should be used only for the purposes of personal reimbursement and should not be used on any grant applications submitted to the Federal Government.
Several of the steps of the registration process could take four weeks or more. Therefore, applicants should check with their business official to determine whether their organization/institution is already registered in the eRA Commons. HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to register to utilize these helpful on-line tools when applying for funding opportunities.
CDC Home Page: http://www.cdc.gov
CDC Funding Web Page: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm
CDC Forms Web Page:
http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/app_and_forms.shtm