Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) for High-Impact HIV Prevention

 

To reduce morbidity and mortality by preventing cases and complications of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases by building the capacity of healthcare organizations, community based organizations, and State and local health departments. Grants and cooperative agreements may be for (1) training, technical assistance, or information dissemination; (2) HIV testing and diagnosis; (3) interventions and strategies that support targeted HIV prevention and the HIV care continuum; and (4) use of data for program quality improvement. Project grants under Section 318c awarded to State and local health departments emphasize the development and implementation of nationally uniform prevention and control programs which focus on disease intervention activities designed to reduce the incidence of these diseases, with applied research, demonstration, and public and professional education activities supporting these basic program activities authorized under Section 318b of the Public Health Service Act.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.834
Federal Agency/Office
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Public Health Service Act, Part 42 U.S.C., Section 301(a) and 318 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. sections 241 (a) and 247c,
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Open Competition/Unrestricted
Beneficiary Eligibility
Official public health agencies of State and local governments, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and American Samoa.
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants should document the need for assistance, state the objectives of the project, outline the method of operation, describe the evaluation procedures, and provide a budget with justification of funds requested.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications must be submitted electronically at www.Grants.gov. Additional information on application procedures is included in the NOFO posted on grants.gov.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Renewal will be awarded based on the information contained in the NOFO Notice of Award.
How are proposals selected?
1. Review and Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed in three phases. a. Phase I Review All applications will be initially reviewed for eligibility and completeness by the Office of Grants Services. Complete applications will be reviewed for responsiveness by Grants Management Officials and Program Officials. Non-responsive applications will not advance to Phase II review. Applicants will be notified that their applications did not meet eligibility and/or published submission requirements. b. Phase II Review A review panel will evaluate complete, eligible applications in accordance with the criteria below. i. Approach ii. Evaluation and Performance Measurement iii. Applicant's Organizational Capacity to Implement the Approach Not more than thirty days after the Phase II review is completed, applicants will be notified electronically if their application does not meet eligibility or published submission requirements.
How may assistance be used?
Grants and cooperative agreements may be for (1) training, technical assistance, or information dissemination; (2) HIV testing and diagnosis; (3) interventions and strategies that support targeted HIV prevention and the HIV care continuum; and (4) use of data for program quality improvement.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Annual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and performance/progress reports are required. Final FFRs and performance reports are required. Other reporting may be required and will be outlined in the NOFO or the Notice of Award.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
In accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75, there is a 3-year record retention requirement; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if final audit has not been done or findings resolved. Property records must be retained in accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Financial assistance is provided for a 12-month budget period with a period of performance of up to five years subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory progress of the recipient. Notice of Award
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Megan B. Copeland
1600 Clifton Road, MS E-07
Atlanta, GA 30096 US
mzf3@cdc.gov
Phone: 4046398864

Nicolas Rankin
1600 Clifton Road, MS E-07
Atlanta, GA 30329 USA
xkx6@cdc.gov
Phone: 4044980226
Website Address
http://www.cdc.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0950-0-1-550
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$24,049,992.00; FY 23 est $24,049,992.00; FY 24 est $24,049,992.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Award range is between $500,000 to $4,500,000. Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) posted on grants.gov for specific information. Average award Component 1 $4,500,000, Component 2 $1,116,667, Component 3 $1,100,000, Component 4 $500,000. Award Floor Component 1 Track A $3,000,000, Track B $6,000,000; Component 2 See Award for Table by region; Component 3 $1,100,000; Component 4 $500,000
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Regulations governing this program are published under 45 CFR 75.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.