The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced a significant funding opportunity through grant RFA-PS-24-039, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for people living with HIV who are 50 years and older in the United States. This initiative, titled “Improving the Quality of Life of People with HIV Aged 50 Years and Older in the United States,” is part of the CDC’s broader efforts to address the challenges faced by older individuals living with HIV. The grant, which comes under the Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, is aligned with the CDC’s mission to prevent disease, disability, and death caused by infectious diseases, as indicated by the CFDA number 93.084. With an estimated total program funding of $1,050,000 and individual awards ranging from $265,000 to $350,000, the grant aims to support comprehensive research and development initiatives.
The core objective of this funding opportunity is to sponsor investigator-driven research that focuses on identifying and understanding factors that affect the quality of life for persons aged 50 and above who are living with HIV. The grant encourages applicants to conduct qualitative and mixed-method research to explore these factors, develop strategies for improving quality of life, assess these strategies for acceptability among the target demographic and their service providers, and effectively disseminate the findings. This research is expected to contribute significantly to improving the lives of older HIV patients and is in line with the goals of the HIV National Strategic Plan (2022-2025) and the national Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative. The grant is open to a wide range of eligible applicants including governmental entities, educational institutions, and various nonprofit organizations. With the application closing date set for February 26, 2024, this funding opportunity represents a pivotal step towards addressing the unique needs of older individuals living with HIV in the United States.
Opportunity ID: 350550
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-PS-24-039 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving the Quality of Life of People with HIV Aged 50 Years and Older in the United States |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.084 — Prevention of Disease, Disability, and Death by Infectious Diseases |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 26, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 26, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 1,050,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $265,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Special district governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | N/A |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – ERA |
| Description: | The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support investigator-driven research that invites recipients to explore and identify factors related to quality of life (QOL) for persons with HIV aged 50 years and older (PWH50+). The recipient will conceive, design, develop, direct, and conduct formative qualitative and mixed method research to explore factors that impact QOL for PWH50+, translate findings into strategies to improve QOL for PWH50+, assess strategies for acceptability with PWH50+ and/or their HIV service providers, and disseminate findings to organizations and partners serving PWH50+. Findings from this NOFO research are expected to contribute towards improving quality of life for people with HIV and are aligned with the HIV National Strategic Plan (2022-2025) and the goals of the national Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative “Treat” Pillar. |
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| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Jocelyn Patterson Mosley
JPatterson@cdc.gov |