Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA CK19 1905
The CDC National Infection Control Strengthening opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CDC-RFA-CK19-1905) is a cooperative agreement from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within NCEZID, focused on strengthening national infection control capacity by building on hard-won expertise from the US Ebola response. The core idea is that the best public health return comes from supporting a small, highly specialized set of institutions that have already demonstrated they can safely treat Ebola patients, translate those lessons into practical infection prevention and control improvements, and train other health care facilities to manage both Ebola and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Rather than funding broad, general-purpose hospital preparedness efforts, this program is designed to leverage a unique consortium model where proven leaders jointly develop and implement projects that improve readiness for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever (EHF) and strengthen infection control systems that also reduce HAIs.
A key emphasis of the opportunity is coordinated, collaborative project development among a limited group of expert institutions with real-world treatment experience and the operational infrastructure to implement solutions quickly. CDC notes that when several established leaders work together, they can build on existing foundations, avoid reinventing work, and produce tangible benefits to public health, including improved national capabilities for infection control and high-consequence pathogen readiness. The announcement also stresses the importance of planning in advance and coordinating applications with other awardees connected to FOA EP-U3R-15-003, so that funded activities are complementary and synergistic rather than duplicative. This coordination requirement reflects a practical constraint: the work must be feasible and deliver results within a short project time frame, so overlapping efforts would waste time and reduce impact.
The opportunity is closely tied to the National Ebola Training and Education Center (NETEC) concept: using strong existing and new partnerships with federal agencies to strengthen both the health care delivery system and public health preparedness for the next emerging infectious disease threat. In CDC's framing, investing in this specialized consortium improves readiness not just for Ebola, but for future high-consequence infectious disease events, because many of the same infection control capabilities (PPE programs, isolation procedures, environmental decontamination, training and competency assessment, safe specimen handling, and related operational practices) also drive broader reductions in HAIs and improve system resilience.
Eligibility is listed broadly as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as described in the opportunity's additional eligibility text. At the same time, the description makes clear that CDC views this as a uniquely positioned consortium with unparalleled access to the required facilities and expertise, explicitly naming three institutions as the core members: Emory University, the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine, and New York City Health and Hospitals/Bellevue. The rationale is that these organizations and their working groups have capabilities and experience that other institutions generally do not, particularly regarding hands-on Ebola treatment experience alongside deep infection prevention and control expertise related to HAIs.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means CDC expects substantial involvement in guiding, coordinating, and collaborating on the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction. The opportunity falls under the health activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.825. The posted award ceiling is $4,100,000, with an expectation of three awards, aligning with the three named consortium institutions. The opportunity was created on July 3, 2019, with an original application due date of August 5, 2019 (11:59 p.m. ET for electronic submissions).Apply for CDC RFA CK19 1905
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CDC National Infection Control Strengthening . ." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.825.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 03, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2019 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (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 $4,100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CDC National Infection Control Strengthening opportunity?
It is a CDC cooperative agreement funding opportunity called the National Infection Control Strengthening opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CDC-RFA-CK19-1905). It sits within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under NCEZID, and is focused on strengthening national infection control capacity by building on expertise developed during the US Ebola response.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to improve national infection control and readiness for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever (EHF) and other high-consequence pathogens by investing in a small group of highly specialized institutions that have already demonstrated the ability to safely treat Ebola patients, translate those lessons into practical infection prevention and control (IPC) improvements, and train other health care facilities.
Why does CDC emphasize a small, specialized group of institutions instead of broad hospital preparedness funding?
CDC frames the best public health return as coming from leveraging proven leaders with real-world Ebola treatment experience and existing operational infrastructure, rather than funding broad, general-purpose preparedness efforts. The intent is to avoid reinventing work, move quickly, and produce tangible improvements in infection control systems and high-consequence pathogen readiness.
What kinds of outcomes or improvements is the program trying to produce?
Based on the description, the program targets practical infection prevention and control improvements that strengthen Ebola readiness and also reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Examples of capability areas mentioned include PPE programs, isolation procedures, environmental decontamination, training and competency assessment, and safe specimen handling.
How does this opportunity relate to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
The opportunity is designed so that strengthening capabilities needed for Ebola readiness also strengthens broader infection control systems, which in turn can reduce HAIs. CDC’s framing is that many of the same operational practices that support high-consequence pathogen readiness also improve everyday infection prevention performance and resilience.
What does CDC mean by a "consortium model" in this opportunity?
The opportunity is described as leveraging a unique consortium where established leaders jointly develop and implement projects. The idea is coordinated, collaborative project development among a limited group of expert institutions with hands-on treatment experience and the ability to implement solutions quickly.
Which institutions are explicitly named as core members of the consortium?
The description explicitly names three institutions as the core members: Emory University, the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine, and New York City Health and Hospitals/Bellevue.
If eligibility is broad, why are specific institutions named?
While eligibility is listed broadly (including certain nonprofits and private institutions of higher education, plus other eligible entities described in additional eligibility text), CDC’s narrative indicates it views this effort as a uniquely positioned consortium with unparalleled access to the facilities and expertise required. The three named organizations are highlighted for having hands-on Ebola treatment experience and deep IPC expertise relevant to HAIs.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the information provided?
Eligibility is listed broadly as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as described in the opportunity’s additional eligibility text.
How many awards does CDC expect to make under this opportunity?
The expectation is three awards, which aligns with the three named consortium institutions.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount listed for this funding opportunity?
The posted award ceiling is $4,100,000.
What is the funding instrument, and what does that imply about CDC involvement?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement. In general terms, and as implied by the description, this means CDC expects substantial involvement in guiding, coordinating, and collaborating on the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.825.
Which CDC organizational area is connected to this opportunity?
It is described as being within CDC’s NCEZID.
What is the health focus area or activity category?
The opportunity is described as falling under the health activity category and focuses on national infection control capacity, Ebola readiness, and infection prevention improvements that also reduce HAIs.
What is the connection to NETEC (National Ebola Training and Education Center)?
The opportunity is closely tied to the NETEC concept, described as using strong existing and new partnerships with federal agencies to strengthen both the health care delivery system and public health preparedness for the next emerging infectious disease threat.
What kind of collaboration or coordination does CDC expect among applicants/awardees?
CDC emphasizes coordinated, collaborative project development among the limited group of expert institutions. The announcement also stresses planning in advance and coordinating applications with other awardees connected to FOA EP-U3R-15-003 so that funded activities are complementary and synergistic rather than duplicative.
Why does the opportunity stress avoiding duplicative activities?
The description notes a practical constraint: work must be feasible and deliver results within a short project time frame. Duplicative or overlapping efforts would waste time and reduce impact, so coordination is emphasized to maintain efficiency and maximize public health benefit.
What is FOA EP-U3R-15-003 and why is it mentioned?
It is referenced as a connected funding opportunity whose awardees should be coordinated with when developing and submitting applications for CDC-RFA-CK19-1905, to ensure funded activities are complementary and not duplicative. No additional details are provided in the text beyond this coordination expectation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC-RFA-CK19-1905.
When was this opportunity created and when was the application due?
The opportunity was created on July 3, 2019. The original application due date was August 5, 2019, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. ET.
What does CDC describe as the public health benefit of multiple established leaders working together?
CDC’s framing is that established leaders collaborating can build on existing foundations, avoid reinventing work, and produce tangible public health benefits, including improved national infection control capabilities and improved readiness for high-consequence pathogens such as Ebola.
Is this opportunity specifically about Ebola only?
Ebola readiness (including Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever) is a central focus, but CDC also describes the investment as strengthening readiness for future high-consequence infectious disease events, because the infection control capabilities involved are broadly applicable.
What types of infection control capabilities are highlighted as relevant to this program?
The description highlights capabilities such as PPE programs, isolation procedures, environmental decontamination, training and competency assessment, and safe specimen handling, along with related operational practices that support both Ebola readiness and HAI reduction.
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