Strengthen Capacity of the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health to Support National Coordination of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment and Related Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Services at District Facility and Community Level | CDC RFA GH15 159902CONT16

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?

This opportunity supports work in Zambia to strengthen the institutional and operational capacity of the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health to lead and coordinate national HIV prevention, care, and treatment efforts. It also emphasizes strong linkages with maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) services so that HIV and MNCH programs function better together and deliver more consistent, higher-quality services where clients receive care.

2) Which agency is issuing this opportunity?

The opportunity is issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

3) What type of award is this?

This is a cooperative agreement. That generally indicates substantial CDC involvement through collaboration, technical guidance, and ongoing monitoring, rather than a hands-off funding arrangement.

4) What program area or category does this opportunity fall under?

The activity is in the health category and aligns with CDC and PEPFAR global HIV investments.

5) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 93.067.

6) Is this an open competition for new applicants?

No. This notice is explicitly a continuation opportunity and is not open to new applicants.

7) Who is eligible to receive this continuation funding?

Eligibility is effectively limited to grantees that were previously awarded under the earlier funding opportunity number GH15-1599. The funds are intended only for those prior awardees.

8) The listing says eligible applicants are "Others." What does that mean here?

Even though the eligible applicants field shows "Others," the narrative clarifies that only existing recipients from the earlier announcement (GH15-1599) are eligible for continuation.

9) What is the opportunity number for this continuation notice?

The opportunity number is CDC RFA GH15 159902CONT16.

10) What does the "Continuation" opportunity category mean in practice?

"Continuation" indicates the funding is meant to extend or continue an existing project rather than start a new, competitively selected project. It is designed to maintain momentum on prior CDC/PEPFAR-supported work.

11) What kinds of activities does the description suggest will be supported?

Based on the title and description, the work implies strengthening national planning and coordination functions, improving district-level management and supportive supervision, strengthening implementation systems that connect community outreach to facility-based care, and improving integration of HIV services with services for pregnant women, mothers, newborns, and children.

12) What does "government-led coordination" mean in this context?

It refers to reinforcing the ability of Zambia's ministry to lead and coordinate national HIV efforts, so that planning, implementation, and oversight are driven through government systems and coordination mechanisms, and so HIV and MNCH programs are aligned and mutually reinforcing.

13) What levels of the health system are emphasized for improvements?

The description emphasizes improvements at district level, within health facilities, and at the community level where clients access care.

14) How are HIV services expected to connect with MNCH services under this activity?

The opportunity highlights the need for HIV services to be effectively integrated with maternal, neonatal, and child health services, reflecting how care is delivered to pregnant women, mothers, newborns, and children.

15) Why does the award ceiling show as 0?

The record lists an award ceiling of 0. In continuation notices, funding amounts may not be stated in the same way as open competitions because continuation funding levels can depend on prior awards, available appropriations, performance, and CDC/PEPFAR priorities at the time of continuation.

16) Is the expected number of awards provided?

No. The listing does not specify the expected number of awards, which can occur in continuation notices where continuation actions depend on existing awards and programmatic considerations.

17) What factors can influence whether continuation funding is provided and at what level?

The notice indicates that continuation actions may depend on prior awards, available appropriations, project performance, and CDC/PEPFAR program priorities at the time of continuation.

18) What are the dates shown for this funding record?

The record shows a creation date of September 17, 2015, and an original closing date of October 23, 2015.

19) What earlier funding opportunity is this continuation tied to?

This continuation is tied to the earlier funding opportunity number GH15-1599.

20) What is the overall goal of continuing this effort?

The overall goal is to maintain and build on an existing CDC/PEPFAR-supported effort in Zambia by continuing financial and programmatic support to strengthen government capacity for national coordination of HIV services and closely linked maternal and child health programming, with a focus on better service delivery systems and coordination at district, facility, and community levels.