Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice Foa_Content_of_CDC-RFA-TP22-2201_122024.pdf (51 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Award size and project length

• Award amounts here are for the whole project · p. 3

  “Total Period of Performance Funding: $500,000,000 This period of performance funding is an estimate for both components.” Open page 3

• Project period: 5 years · p. 4

  “Total Period of Performance Length: 5 year(s) f.” Open page 4

• Award amounts here are per year · p. 23

  “Approximate Average Award: $5,000,000 Per Budget Period This average one year award amount is an estimate for both components.” Open page 23

• Project period: 12 months · p. 23

  “Budget Period Length: 12 month(s) Throughout the period of performance, CDC will continue the award based on the availability of funds, the evidence of satisfactory progress by the recipient (as documented in required reports), and the determination that…” Open page 23

Registrations you need first (3)

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 4

  “The NOFO states that applicants should use their UEI number as an identifier.” Open page 4

• Grants.gov · p. 4

  “However, the version currently in Grants.gov asks for the DUNS number and can’t be modified.” Open page 4

• SAM.gov · p. 25

  “The UEI is generated as part of SAM.gov registration.” Open page 25

Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist

Steps before the deadline

• Letter of intent · p. 3

  “Due Date for Letter of Intent (LOI): 09/21/2024 2.” Open page 3

• Letter of intent · p. 27

  “Letter of Intent Deadline (must be emailed) Number Of Days from Publication 30 09/21/2024 b.” Open page 27

• Letter of intent · p. 28

  “Letter of Intent LOI not required. 8.” Open page 28

What to submit

• Form SF-424 · p. 4

  “Applicants should note an error in the guidance for completing the SF424.” Open page 4

• Timeline or schedule of completion · p. 13

  “Since this NOFO is designed to collect applications prior to a PHE, applicants are encouraged to submit work plans and budgets that demonstrate their ability to respond to a PHE.” Open page 13

• Organizational chart · p. 19

  “Organizational charts are required.” Open page 19

• Logic model · p. 20

  “Applicants must include high-level object class budgets for crisis-specific response activities in each of the logic model domains.” Open page 20

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 27

  “If Grants.gov is inoperable and cannot receive applications, and circumstances preclude advance notification of an extension, then applications must be submitted by the first business day on which Grants.gov operations resume.” Open page 27

• Project abstract or summary · p. 28

  “Project Abstract Summary A project abstract is included on the mandatory documents list and must be submitted at www.grants.gov.” Open page 28

• Budget narrative / justification · p. 30

  “Budget Narrative Applicants must submit an itemized budget narrative.” Open page 30

• Indirect cost rate agreement · p. 32

  “If the indirect costs are requested, include a copy of the current negotiated federal indirect cost rate agreement or a cost allocation plan approval letter for those Recipients under such a plan.” Open page 32

• Data management plan · p. 34

  “Data Management Plan As identified in the Evaluation and Performance Measurement section, applications involving data collection or generation must include a Data Management Plan (DMP) as part of their evaluation and performance measurement plan unless CDC…” Open page 34

• Form SF-424A · p. 41

  “Administrative Reporting (No page limit) o SF-424A Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs. o Budget Narrative – Must use the format outlined in "Content and Form of Application Submission, Budget Narrative" section. o Indirect Cost Rate Agreement.” Open page 41

Length limits

• Other Information: 20 pages max · p. 28

  “Other Information" section, maximum of 20 pages, single spaced, 12 point font, 1-inch margins, number all pages.” Open page 28

• Page limit (see quote): 20 pages max · p. 40

  “This plan must be no more than 20 pages; recipients must submit the plan 6 months into the award.” Open page 40

• Page limit (see quote): 45 pages max · p. 40

  “This report must not exceed 45 pages excluding administrative reporting.” Open page 40

• CDC: 40 pages max · p. 42

  “CDC programs must indicate that this report should not exceed 40 pages.” Open page 42

Formatting rules

• 12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced · p. 28

  “Other Information" section, maximum of 20 pages, single spaced, 12 point font, 1-inch margins, number all pages.” Open page 28

Cost share or match

• Cost share / match · p. 4

  “No Cost sharing or matching funds are not required for this program.” Open page 4

Dates in the notice

• 09/21/2024 · p. 3

  “Due Date for Letter of Intent (LOI): 09/21/2024 2.” Open page 3

• 02/11/2027 · p. 3

  “Due Date for Applications: 02/11/2027 11:59 p.m.” Open page 3

Mistakes that get applications rejected (7)

• Could get your application rejected: If research is proposed, the application will not be considered. · p. 2

  “If research is proposed, the application will not be considered.” Open page 2

• Outside what the program funds: If these documents are not submitted, the application will be considered non-responsive and will receive... · p. 24

  “If these documents are not submitted, the application will be considered non-responsive and will receive no further review.” Open page 24

• Missing a required part: Content beyond the specified page number will not be reviewed.) Applicants must submit a Project Narrative... · p. 28

  “Content beyond the specified page number will not be reviewed.) Applicants must submit a Project Narrative with the application forms.” Open page 28

• Late or not validated: Non- validated applications will not be accepted after the published application deadline date. · p. 35

  “Non- validated applications will not be accepted after the published application deadline date.” Open page 35

• Sent the wrong way or format: Application submissions sent by e-mail or fax, or on CDs or thumb drives will not be accepted. · p. 35

  “Application submissions sent by e-mail or fax, or on CDs or thumb drives will not be accepted.” Open page 35

• Sent the wrong way or format: Paper applications submitted without prior approval will not be considered. · p. 35

  “Paper applications submitted without prior approval will not be considered.” Open page 35

• Could get your application rejected: Applicants may not attach documents other than those listed; if other documents are attached, applications... · p. 45

  “Applicants may not attach documents other than those listed; if other documents are attached, applications will not be reviewed.” Open page 45