The Tanzania Ministry of Health is offering a grant aimed at enhancing research and investigative capacity at the National Institute of Medical Research. The grant includes coaching and mentoring from RTI to improve research abilities, establish efficient ethical review processes, and enhance outbreak response capabilities. Through collaborative development of protocols, routine technical meetings, and GIS utilization, the grant seeks to empower NIMR to inform program development for disease prevention and management. This opportunity closes on January 26, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 269961
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CDC-RFA-GH15-1589 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Evaluation Capacity within the Government of Tanzania under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.067 — Global AIDS |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 01, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 25, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Tanzania National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Description: | Approach:ActivitiesOutcomesShort Term Outcomes (1-2 Years)Intermediate Outcomes (3-4 Years)Long Term Outcomes(5+ Years)Proper lab maintenance agreements in placeSamples are analyzed/stored appropriatelyNHLQATC’s working environment is conducive for performance of core functionsEnhanced research and investigative capacity at the National Institutions of Medical Research in the United Republic of TanzaniaCoaching and mentoring from RTI to National Institute of Medical Research’s (NIMR) Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) research teamImproved ability to engage, facilitate, and conduct quality research Improved ability to facilitate the dissemination of findings gained in a timely mannerSystematized, efficient, thorough ethical review processes Improvement in delivering credible research with impact on policies and practiceNIMR’s research team receives training from RTICollaboratively develop clear, scientifically credible, relevant, feasible protocolsNIMR holds routine technical meetings with CDC to address research databases, protocols, and ethics clearance issuesNIMR engages in collaborative meetings with Field Epidemiology and Lab Training Program (FELTP)Improved ability to communicate and respond to outbreak investigationsEarly detection and rapid response to outbreaksNIMR develops standards for the Master Facility List (MFL) systemEnhanced and proficient use of GIS to document disparities and inform program and policy development for prevention and management of diseaseNIMR conducts continuous updating and validation of the MFL databaseNIMR empowers councils to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a planning toolNIMR provides technical assistance to MOHSW and vertical programs and districts on GIS use |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CDC/PGO
E-mail: pgotim@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-2700 Email:pgotim@cdc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing date changed from January 23, to January 26, 2015 | Jan 23, 2015 | |
| Jan 23, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CDC-RFA-GH15-1589 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Evaluation Capacity within the Government of Tanzania under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.067 — Global AIDS |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 01, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 25, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Tanzania National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Description: | Approach:ActivitiesOutcomesShort Term Outcomes (1-2 Years)Intermediate Outcomes (3-4 Years)Long Term Outcomes(5+ Years)Proper lab maintenance agreements in placeSamples are analyzed/stored appropriatelyNHLQATC’s working environment is conducive for performance of core functionsEnhanced research and investigative capacity at the National Institutions of Medical Research in the United Republic of TanzaniaCoaching and mentoring from RTI to National Institute of Medical Research’s (NIMR) Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) research teamImproved ability to engage, facilitate, and conduct quality research Improved ability to facilitate the dissemination of findings gained in a timely mannerSystematized, efficient, thorough ethical review processes Improvement in delivering credible research with impact on policies and practiceNIMR’s research team receives training from RTICollaboratively develop clear, scientifically credible, relevant, feasible protocolsNIMR holds routine technical meetings with CDC to address research databases, protocols, and ethics clearance issuesNIMR engages in collaborative meetings with Field Epidemiology and Lab Training Program (FELTP)Improved ability to communicate and respond to outbreak investigationsEarly detection and rapid response to outbreaksNIMR develops standards for the Master Facility List (MFL) systemEnhanced and proficient use of GIS to document disparities and inform program and policy development for prevention and management of diseaseNIMR conducts continuous updating and validation of the MFL databaseNIMR empowers councils to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a planning toolNIMR provides technical assistance to MOHSW and vertical programs and districts on GIS use |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CDC/PGO
E-mail: pgotim@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-2700 Email:pgotim@cdc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CDC-RFA-GH15-1589 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Evaluation Capacity within the Government of Tanzania under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.067 — Global AIDS |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Tanzania National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Description: | Approach:
Activities Outcomes Short Term Outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Long Term Outcomes Proper lab maintenance agreements in place Samples are analyzed/stored appropriately NHLQATC’s working environment is conducive for performance of core functions Enhanced research and investigative capacity at the National Institutions of Medical Research in the United Republic of Tanzania Coaching and mentoring from RTI to National Institute of Medical Research’s (NIMR) Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) research team Improved ability to engage, facilitate, and conduct quality research Improved ability to facilitate the dissemination of findings gained in a timely manner Systematized, efficient, thorough ethical review processes Improvement in delivering credible research with impact on policies and practice NIMR’s research team receives training from RTI Collaboratively develop clear, scientifically credible, relevant, feasible protocols NIMR holds routine technical meetings with CDC to address research databases, protocols, and ethics clearance issues NIMR engages in collaborative meetings with Field Epidemiology and Lab Training Program (FELTP) Improved ability to communicate and respond to outbreak investigations Early detection and rapid response to outbreaks NIMR develops standards for the Master Facility List (MFL) system Enhanced and proficient use of GIS to document disparities and inform program and policy development for prevention and management of disease NIMR conducts continuous updating and validation of the MFL database NIMR empowers councils to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a planning tool NIMR provides technical assistance to MOHSW and vertical programs and districts on GIS use |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Daphne Moffett, Project Officer
zzc0@cdc.gov Email:zzc0@cdc.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 269961 Full Announcement-1 -> CDC-RFA-GH15-1589 01 23 15.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CDC/PGO E-mail: pgotim@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-2700 Email: pgotim@cdc.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.067 | CDC-RFA-GH15-1589 | Improving Evaluation Capacity within the Government of Tanzania under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) | PKG00210320 | Dec 01, 2014 | Jan 26, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
269961 SF424-2.0.pdf
269961 SF424A-1.0.pdf
269961 HHS_CheckList-1.1.pdf
269961 Project-1.1.pdf
269961 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
269961 Other-1.1.pdf
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