Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH19 1909

This grant opportunity, titled "To Support the Uganda Ministry of Health to Execute its Core Mandate for a Harmonized and Sustainable Health Sector Response to HIV/AIDS and Other Infectious Diseases in the Republic of Uganda under PEPFAR," is a CDC-funded cooperative agreement designed to strengthen the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) so it can lead a coordinated, long-term national response to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and other infectious diseases. The opportunity is framed around Uganda being one of 13 high HIV-burden countries that were expected to reach HIV epidemic control by 2020, and it emphasizes not only getting to epidemic control, but sustaining it through stronger national leadership, better governance, and improved capacity inside the MOH itself.

At its core, the award is meant to help the MOH carry out its central mandate: setting national direction and ensuring that the entire health sector response is aligned, consistent, and effective. The funding focuses on enabling the MOH to develop, update, and widely disseminate national policies and normative guidance related to HIV/TB and broader infectious disease control. In practical terms, this means supporting the ministry to produce standards, guidelines, and policy documents, and to ensure they are communicated and adopted across the health system so that regions and districts are implementing the same evidence-based approaches rather than operating in fragmented ways.

Another major pillar of the grant is improving the MOH's ability to lead and sustain HIV epidemic control programs over time. This is not limited to technical strategy; it also includes the management and oversight functions that keep programs functioning at scale. The opportunity explicitly includes strengthening the MOH's role in regulating and monitoring health sector performance at regional and district levels, reinforcing the idea that national leadership must translate into measurable improvements in how services are delivered and how results are tracked across the country. The goal is a more accountable system where performance can be assessed, gaps identified quickly, and corrective action taken based on data and agreed national expectations.

A key feature of this opportunity is capacity building around financial management of CDC funds. The grant recognizes that technical health leadership is not enough if the ministry cannot reliably manage the administrative and financial requirements tied to donor-supported programming. For that reason, the award plans to build MOH capacity to handle CDC funding compliance and financial oversight more successfully. The approach described includes the use of a contracted fiduciary agent, which typically means bringing in specialized financial management support to ensure strong controls, transparent reporting, and sound stewardship while MOH systems and staff capacity are strengthened for the long term.

The strategy for achieving sustainability is heavily oriented toward intentional transition and skills transfer. Rather than relying indefinitely on external expertise, the opportunity proposes structured knowledge transfer from PEPFAR-supported and CDC staff to MOH counterparts. It also mentions a staggered transition of technical advisors who are seconded to the MOH, suggesting that external advisors would not be removed all at once but phased out over time as ministry staff gain the skills and confidence to take on those responsibilities directly. The expectation is that by the end of the award period, MOH will have a sufficient number of technically strong, MOH-funded staff to provide lasting leadership across HIV/TB and other disease control priorities, reducing dependence on short-term external technical assistance.

The grant also aims to position the MOH to advocate more effectively for increased Government of Uganda (GOU) funding for the health sector. This reflects a long-term sustainability objective: epidemic control is more likely to hold if domestic resources increase and if the ministry can make a compelling case for budget allocations tied to measurable public health impact. In addition, the opportunity highlights the importance of the MOH being able to rapidly evaluate new guidance, adapt it to the Ugandan context, and disseminate it efficiently. That kind of agility matters in HIV/TB programming because recommendations, treatment regimens, and service delivery models evolve as evidence changes and as epidemic patterns shift.

From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the Center for Global Health (CGH). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the funder in program design, monitoring, or implementation support compared to a standard grant. The opportunity number is CDC RFA GH19-1909, and it falls under the health activity category with CFDA number 93.067. The expected award count is one, with an award ceiling of $4,000,000, indicating a single recipient would be selected to carry out the main scope of work in close coordination with CDC and the MOH. The original posting date is April 3, 2019, with an original closing date of June 3, 2019 (with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. ET on the deadline). Eligibility is listed as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the full eligibility text.

Overall, the ultimate goal described is straightforward but ambitious: achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control in Uganda under the leadership of a strong central MOH that can independently coordinate, manage, and reduce the burden of HIV/TB and other infectious diseases. The opportunity is less about funding direct service delivery in isolation and more about building the national leadership, systems, workforce, and financial management capacity required to keep the health sector response harmonized, effective, and sustainable over time.

  • The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "To Support the Uganda Ministry of Health to Execute its Core Mandate for a Harmonized and Sustainable Health Sector Response to HIV/AIDS and Other Infectious Diseases in the Republic of Uganda under 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 Apr 03, 2019.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 2019 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.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
  • 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).
Apply for CDC RFA GH19 1909

[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:

Browse more business programs for HIV and AIDS support, Infectious Disease Research

Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH

Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health

Next opportunity: Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 10

Previous opportunity: BJA FY 19 Public Safety Partnership National Training and Technical Assistance Program

Applicant Portal:

Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.

Apply for CDC RFA GH19 1909

 

Applicants also applied for:

Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (CDC RFA GH19 1909) also looked into and applied for these:

Funding Opportunity
NIH Directors Pioneer Award Program (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA RM 19 005

Funding Number: RFA RM 19 005
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $700,000
Protecting and Improving Public Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems, Capacity, and Security Apply for CDC RFA GH15 16270101SUPP19

Funding Number: CDC RFA GH15 16270101SUPP19
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $2,000,000
Strengthening Applied Epidemiology and Sustainable International Public Health Capacity through the Field Epidemiology Training Programs Apply for CDC RFA GH15 16190101SUPP19

Funding Number: CDC RFA GH15 16190101SUPP19
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $20,000,000
Support TB Control Efforts in Ukraine Apply for 72012119RFA00002

Funding Number: 72012119RFA00002
Agency: Agency for International Development, Ukraine USAID-Kiev
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
National Sexual Violence Technical Assistance Resource Center for Prevention of Sexual Violence Apply for CDC RFA CE19 1901

Funding Number: CDC RFA CE19 1901
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $1,500,000
Paralysis Resource Center State Pilot Program Apply for HHS 2019 ACL AOD PRRC 0346

Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACL AOD PRRC 0346
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $200,000
Provider’s Clinical Support System – Universities Grants Apply for TI 19 011

Funding Number: TI 19 011
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $150,000
Accessible Medical Equipment and Furniture: Providing Access to Healthcare for People with Mobility Disabilities Apply for NCD 19 01

Funding Number: NCD 19 01
Agency: National Council on Disability
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Grants Apply for TI 19 010

Funding Number: TI 19 010
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $550,000
Model State Drug Laws Apply for MDSL ONDCP

Funding Number: MDSL ONDCP
Agency: Office of National Drug Control Policy
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Preventing HIV Infection in Women through Expanded Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Prevention, Screening, and Response Services Apply for WH AST 19 001

Funding Number: WH AST 19 001
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $1,033,333
Accelerator to End TB in India Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Apply for BAA ROAA ENDTB 2019

Funding Number: BAA ROAA ENDTB 2019
Agency: Agency for International Development, India USAID-New Delhi
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Technical Assistance for Response to Public Health or Healthcare Crises: HURRICANE SUPPLEMENTAL Apply for CDC RFA OT18 18040102SUPP19

Funding Number: CDC RFA OT18 18040102SUPP19
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - OSTLTS
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $650,000
Availability of funds for Title X Family Planning– Innovations in Family Planning Clinical Service Delivery and Studies to Address Opportunities and Barriers for Linking Family Planning Services and Substance Use Disorder Screening and Treatmen Apply for PA FPR 19 001

Funding Number: PA FPR 19 001
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $800,000
Medical Student Education Program Apply for HRSA 19 101

Funding Number: HRSA 19 101
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Global Health Security Partnership Engagement: Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health Globally Apply for CDC RFA GH15 16320101SUPP19

Funding Number: CDC RFA GH15 16320101SUPP19
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $5,000,000
Limited Competition: Interdisciplinary Complementary and Integrative Health Clinical Research Training (T90/R90 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA AT 19 010

Funding Number: RFA AT 19 010
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Category: Health
Funding Amount: Case Dependent
Minority Research Grant Program Apply for CMS 1W1 19 002

Funding Number: CMS 1W1 19 002
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $250,000
Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) Apply for CDC RFA TS19 1901

Funding Number: CDC RFA TS19 1901
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - ATSDR
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $3,500,000
Living Independently and Being Included in the Community (LIBC) Apply for 72036719RFA00003

Funding Number: 72036719RFA00003
Agency: Agency for International Development
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $1,000,000

 

Grant application guides and resources

It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!

Apply for Grants

 

Inside Our Applicants Portal

  • Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
  • Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
  • Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Access Applicants Portal

 

Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers

Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.

If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.

Learn More

 

 

Request more information:

Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "CDC RFA GH19 1909", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:

Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.

 

Ask a Question: