State Vital Statistics Improvement Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 93.066
- Agency
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services
- Grant awards
- 4 $11,688,946 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 75-0948-0-1-550
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is awarding grants under the State Vital Statistics Improvement Program (CFDA 93.066) to enhance the National Vital Statistics System by improving vital statistics data quality, timeliness, and public health utility; building workforce competencies; and supporting accreditation of state vital statistics programs, with most recent grant activity dated September 2017.
Program activity has slowed significantly. Only four grants have been awarded since the program's inception in 2007, with the most recent award nearly nine years ago. The portfolio shows sparse award cadence: one grant in 2007, two in 2012, and one in 2017. A grant opportunity was posted on June 1, 2021 with a due date of May 7, 2022 (CDC-RFA-SH22-2201); no subsequently posted opportunity is evident from the source. The program structure provides for project periods of one to five years with potential non-competitive continuation subject to satisfactory progress and fund availability.
Funded activities center on evaluating and promoting data quality and timeliness strategies across state vital statistics programs, developing the vital statistics workforce through training, supporting program accreditation, and providing technical assistance. The 2017 Cooperative Agreement (NU38SH000018, $5.7 million over five years) and the 2012 Cooperative Agreement (U38SH000017, $3 million over five years) exemplify the scope. The program is predominantly Cooperative Agreements (75 percent of awards) with a smaller share of Project Grants (25 percent).
The CDC has obligated $11.7 million in combined federal dollars across all four awards, with funding concentrated entirely within the CDC. Recent award amounts suggest a typical magnitude in the $2.8 million to $5.7 million range over five-year project periods, though the 2021 NOFO forecast a ceiling of $3.6 million for five-year awards ($720 thousand annual).
Applicants must obtain a letter of support from all 57 jurisdiction vital statistics offices confirming established relationships, experience supporting vital statistics standards and best practices, and convening capability. Applications requesting amounts above the funded level are nonresponsive and receive no further review. Award decisions follow peer review of scientific and technical merit, fund availability, and program alignment with CDC priorities. The review and approval process requires approximately 120 days from application receipt.
Objective and description
- Objective
To enhance the performance of the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) by convening states to aid in a) improving vital statistics data quality, timeliness and public health utility, b) increasing the competencies of the vital statistics workforce
- Description
This listing is intended to enhance the performance of the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) by convening states to aid in a) improving vital statistics data quality, timeliness and public health utility, b) increasing the competencies of the vital statistics workforce, and c) promoting accreditation of jurisdictional vital statistics programs consistent with National Center for Health Statistics goals.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Any application requesting an award higher than the funded amount is considered nonresponsive and will receive no further review. In addition, application will be considered non-responsive if they do not contain a letter of support written on behalf of the 57 jurisdictions' vital statistics offices. The letter of support must include the following information or the application will be considered non-responsive: confirmation that the applicant has established relationships with all 57 jurisdiction vital statistics offices, including experience in supporting vital statistics standards and best practices and convening vital statistics offices to advance vital statistics initiatives.
- Beneficiary eligibility
An organization with demonstrated support of the 57 jurisdiction vital statistics offices. (See eligibility requirements.)
- Uses of assistance
Restrictions, which must be taken into account while writing your budget, are as follows: approved project plan required prior to expenditure of funds; all travel will need to be identified in the approved project plan; and purchase of computer hardware and software will require prior approval before expenditure.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Financial assistance is provided for a 12-month budget period with a period of performance of up to five years subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory progress of the recipient.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Applications will be evaluated on the review criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements (NOFOs). In general, the review and selection process of complete and responsive applications to the NOFO consists of determination of the scientific and technical merit by objective or peer review, availability of funds, and relevance of program priorities and the priorities of CDC.
- Award procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
- Deadlines
Check Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding processes for applying for assistance.
- Time to approval or disapproval
About 120 days from receipt of application.
- Renewals
Project period of performance is 1 to 5 years. After initial awards, and subject to availability of funds, projects may be continued non-competitively contingent upon satisfactory progress by the recipient (as documented in required reports) and the determination that continued funding is in the best interest of the Federal government.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Vital Statistics Improvement Program | Closed |
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Association For Public Health Statistics And Information Systems, Inc. | $8,925,298 | 76% |
| 2 | National Association For Publi | $2,763,648 | 24% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $371,847 |
| FY2022 | $1,440,000 |
| FY2021 | $694,495 |
| FY2020 | $2,082,324 |
| FY2019 | $1,360,595 |
| FY2018 | $694,500 |
| FY2017 | $694,038 |
| FY2016 | $457,902 |
| FY2015 | $734,102 |
| FY2014 | $694,495 |
| FY2013 | $855,500 |
| FY2012 | $685,500 |
| FY2011 | $571,500 |
| FY2010 | $889,205 |
| FY2009 | $731,500 |
| FY2008 | $571,443 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 93.066?
Assistance Listing 93.066 is State Vital Statistics Improvement Program, a federal grant program run by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Department of Health and Human Services).
What is the CFDA number for State Vital Statistics Improvement Program?
Its CFDA number is 93.066: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 93.066 awarded?
4 grant awards under 93.066 have obligated $11,688,946 in federal funds to 2 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 93.066?
The recipients obligated the most under State Vital Statistics Improvement Program are National Association For Public Health Statistics And Information Systems, Inc. ($8,925,298) and National Association For Publi ($2,763,648).
Are there open grant opportunities under 93.066?
No opportunity listed under 93.066 is open now. The latest, State Vital Statistics Improvement Program, was posted on June 1, 2021.
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