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Partnering with National Organizations to Support Community-Based Organizations to Increase Vaccination Coverage Across Different Racial and Ethnic Adult Populations Currently Experiencing Disparities

ID: CDC-RFA-IP21-2108 • Type: Posted
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Description

CDC seeks to build the evidence base of effective interventions to improve vaccination coverage and identify and implement strategies to reduce racial and/or ethnic disparities in adult vaccination coverage. This NOFO's goal is to support efforts to increase flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage for adults in racial and/or ethnic populations experiencing disparities in the United States. This NOFO has three parts. All national recipients are responsible for Part A activities and are expected to monitor, evaluate, and support community-based organizations' (CBOs) implementations of Part C activities. Only 1-2 national recipients will also implement Part B activities. Part A: National Recipients Select approximately 50-100 CBOs, mostly from affiliations and network, to partner with and implement Part C activities at the community level Coordinate, evaluate, and provide technical assistance to funded CBOs Facilitate CBOs' connection and contributions to the resources and evidence base Provide progress reports to CDC Part B: 1-2 National Recipients Coordinate activities for CBOs and organizations participating in the broader program to share knowledge and expertise Manage materials created by CBOs and organizations participating in the broader program Part C: Community-Based Organizations Equip influential messengers by providing trainings and materials Increase vaccination opportunities and enhance provider partnerships Establish partnerships with state and local health departments
Background
CDC seeks to build the evidence base of effective interventions to improve vaccination coverage and identify and implement strategies to reduce racial and/or ethnic disparities in adult vaccination coverage. The NOFO’s goal is to support efforts to increase flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage for adults in racial and/or ethnic populations experiencing disparities in the United States.

Grant Details
This NOFO has three parts:
Part A involves selecting approximately 50-100 CBOs, coordinating, evaluating, and providing technical assistance to funded CBOs, facilitating CBOs’ connection and contributions to the resources and evidence base, and providing progress reports to CDC.
Part B involves coordinating activities for CBOs and organizations participating in the broader program to share knowledge and expertise, as well as managing materials created by CBOs and organizations participating in the broader program.
Part C focuses on equipping influential messengers by providing trainings and materials, increasing vaccination opportunities, enhancing provider partnerships, and establishing partnerships with state and local health departments.

Eligibility Requirements
The NOFO is open for single applicants under a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument type. The program is authorized under Sections 317 and 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 247b and 247b(k)(2)), as amended. Recipient organizations should prioritize partnering with CBOs that serve African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic/Latinx American, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander populations currently experiencing disparities in the United States.

Period of Performance
The total period of performance funding is $200,000,000 with an average one year award amount of $10,000,000. The estimated award date is April 09, 2021.

Grant Value
$200,000,000 total period of performance funding with an average one year award amount of $10,000,000.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed across different racial and ethnic adult populations currently experiencing disparities in the United States.
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Overview

Agency
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCRID) [HHS - CDC]
Category of Funding
Health
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
93.185 - Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and Education Training and Clinical Skills Improvement Projects
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/15/21 National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases posted grant opportunity CDC-RFA-IP21-2108 for Partnering with National Organizations to Support Community-Based Organizations to Increase Vaccination Coverage Across Different Racial and Ethnic Adult Populations Currently Experiencing Disparities with funding of $200.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.185 Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and Education Training and Clinical Skills Improvement Projects. It is expected that 4 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
March 15, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
March 29, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
March 15, 2021, 5:31 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
April 28, 2021

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Applications will be limited to the following organizations for Parts A and C: Urban Institute CDC Foundation RF Catalytic Capital, Inc. Community Catalyst Applications will be limited to the following organizations for Part B: B1) Urban Institute – Role to coordinate activities for CBOs and other program organizations B2) CDC Foundation – Role to manage materials

Award Sizing

Ceiling
Not Listed
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$200,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
4

Contacts

Contact
Centers for Disease Control - NCIRD
Contact Email
vcr4@cdc.gov
Contact Phone
(770) 488-2756

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