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This is a Questions and Answers document for Notice of Funding Opportunity CDC-RFA-JG-25-0164, which addresses supporting laboratory systems for HIV/TB in Kenya under PEPFAR. The document clarifies three key points: 1) The indirect cost threshold for subawards has been updated to $50,000 as of the end of 2024, 2) The budget justification is confirmed to be a section within the budget narrative that must provide detailed explanations of all costs, and 3) The funding opportunity is fully competitive with unrestricted eligibility, open to all types of organizations including grassroots and startup organizations.

The associated grant opportunity is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services with approximately $6 million in first-year funding. It falls under CFDA 93.067 (Global AIDS) and aims to strengthen Kenya's health system through sustainable, accessible, integrated laboratory systems for HIV/TB diagnostics. The program focuses on quality assurance, sample referral systems, diagnostic network optimization, equipment efficiency, and information systems improvements to support Kenya's universal health coverage goals and UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.

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Notice of Funding Opportunity CDC-RFA-JG-25-0164 Questions and Answers

1. The NOFO states the indirect cost threshold for subawards is $25,000 but 2 CFR 200 states the threshold is $50,000. Which indirect cost threshold for subawards is correct?

o The indirect cost threshold for subawards was updated at the end of 2024 and is currently

$50,000.

2. We would like to seek clarification as to whether the budget narrative justification is the same as the budget narrative in the NOFO. In addition, kindly let us know if there is a specific template we should use.

o The budget justification is a section within the budget narrative. The budget narrative should provide a detailed explanation of all costs in the budget, and the budget justification is where you specifically justify those costs.

3. Are current funding opportunities available to grassroots organizations, particularly those in the startup phase.//Is this funding round open for companies looking to set up diagnostics manufacturing in Kenya.

o CDC/DGHT/PEPFAR NOFOs published on grants.gov are fully competitive and eligibility is unrestricted. Any and all types of organizations are eligible and encouraged to apply. You should review NOFOs and determine which would be a good fit for your organization to apply to.

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