Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH16 1672
This funding opportunity, titled "Strengthening the Human Resource Capacity to Provide Quality Care for HIV/AIDS through the Development of Cadre of Local HIV/AIDS Experts and HIV/AIDS Strategic Information systems in the Republic of Zambia under PEPFAR," is a U.S. government-supported grant announcement intended to strengthen Zambia's ability to respond to HIV/AIDS by investing in people, training systems, and data capacity. It is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through its Center for Global Health (CGH) and is supported under PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The core idea is to build durable, local expertise and institutional capacity so Zambia can sustain high-quality HIV services and manage the epidemic using strong strategic information systems rather than relying heavily on external technical support.
The opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number: CDC RFA GH16-1672). A cooperative agreement typically means the CDC expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as joint planning, technical input, oversight on performance, and collaboration on deliverables. The program sits within a health funding activity category (CFDA 93.067) and focuses on strengthening human resources for health and HIV/AIDS strategic information, which generally includes the systems and workforce used to collect, analyze, interpret, and apply HIV program data for decision-making.
The main beneficiary and focal institution named in the description is the University of Zambia, School of Medicine (UNZASOM). The stated purpose is to "build and strengthen the capacity" of UNZASOM to produce high-quality health professionals for both clinical and public health education. In practical terms, this kind of award is usually aimed at improving the quality, quantity, and readiness of the health workforce to deliver HIV prevention, care, and treatment services, while also developing a cadre of local HIV/AIDS experts who can lead programs, train others, and support the national response over the long term.
A key theme embedded in the title is the development of a "cadre of local HIV/AIDS experts." This generally implies targeted training and professional development for Zambian clinicians, public health practitioners, epidemiologists, monitoring and evaluation specialists, data analysts, and program managers. Such initiatives often include strengthening curricula and faculty development, supporting mentorship models, building clinical training platforms, and creating pathways for specialization in HIV-related areas. The emphasis on local experts is important because it supports sustainability, strengthens national ownership, and helps ensure that technical leadership and program implementation capacity remain within the country.
Another central theme is the strengthening of "HIV/AIDS Strategic Information systems." Strategic information in HIV programs typically refers to the end-to-end data ecosystem that supports planning and accountability: surveillance and epidemiology, routine program monitoring, site-level reporting, data quality assurance, evaluation, and the translation of findings into action. The intent here is to ensure that the systems and skilled personnel exist to track outcomes like testing coverage, linkage to care, treatment initiation, viral load monitoring, retention, and viral suppression, and to use those data to improve service delivery and guide resource allocation. Building strategic information capacity often involves training staff on data management and analysis, improving reporting tools and processes, strengthening data governance and quality systems, and supporting the use of data for continuous quality improvement.
The award parameters signal a substantial but focused investment. The ceiling is listed at $2,000,000, with an expectation of one award, indicating a single recipient (or lead recipient) would be responsible for implementing the program at scale, likely centered on UNZASOM and its networks. The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," which in federal grant language often means eligibility may extend beyond typical state/local government categories to include certain institutions or organizations that meet the announcement's criteria. The original closing date was April 5, 2016, and the opportunity was created on February 5, 2016, placing it in the context of mid-2010s PEPFAR programming priorities where workforce development and data-driven epidemic control were becoming increasingly emphasized.
Overall, the opportunity can be understood as a capacity-building partnership between the CDC and Zambia, using UNZASOM as a key platform to strengthen the national HIV response. By improving the training and preparation of clinical and public health professionals and enhancing strategic information systems, the program aims to raise the quality of HIV care, increase the effectiveness of HIV program management, and support a more sustainable, locally led response to HIV/AIDS in Zambia.Apply for CDC RFA GH16 1672
- The Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening the Human Resource Capacity to Provide Quality Care for HIV/AIDS through the Development of Cadre of Local HIV/AIDS Experts and HIV/AIDS Strategic Information systems in the Republic of Zambia 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 2016-02-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-04-05. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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