Strengthening the Public Health System in US-affiliated Pacific Islands
Active
- Assistance listing
- 93.874
- Agency
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services
- Grant awards
- 5 $7,394,759 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- CBA to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure and Performance in USAPIs
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 75-0943-0-1-551
- 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 awards Cooperative Agreements under CFDA 93.874 to provide capacity-building assistance to public health officials and systems in US-affiliated Pacific Islands, with the most recent awards disbursed August 1, 2024. The program strengthens organizational governance, workforce recruitment and retention, health services delivery, inter-jurisdictional partnerships, health equity programming, and accountability systems across American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Recent activity is modest and concentrated. Five Cooperative Agreements totaling $7.4 million in federal dollars were awarded in 2024, all funded by CDC. Award periods run up to five years with 12-month initial budget periods; after satisfactory progress, recipients may receive non-competitive continuation funding subject to availability of funds. The program has funded five awards total in the portfolio block's recent period.
The portfolio consists entirely of Cooperative Agreements. Recent awardees have included the American Heart Association ($3.99 million) to build public health decision-maker capacity on cardiovascular health and obesity prevention; Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance ($800 thousand) to strengthen community-based organization capacity in organizational improvement and workforce development; the American Correctional Association ($800 thousand) to enhance healthcare quality in correctional facilities through educational exchanges; and recipients supporting early childhood system leaders ($1.2 million) and medical toxicologists' public health competencies ($600 thousand).
No current grant opportunities are posted. The most recent posted solicitation, CDC-RFA-OT21-2101, closed May 24, 2021, and was restricted to nonprofit organizations. Historically, this Assistance Listing has operated as a single-award or limited-eligibility program; several prior supplemental NOFOs restricted eligibility to the Pacific Island Health Officers' Association as the incumbent awardee.
Objective and description
- Objective
The purpose of this funding initiative to ensure provision of capacity building assistance (CBA) to the US-affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) public health officials and public health systems. Capacity building efforts will support the formation of s
- Description
The purpose of this funding initiative to ensure provision of capacity building assistance (CBA) to the US-affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) public health officials and public health systems. Capacity building efforts will support the formation of sound policies, strengthened organizational structures (e.g., governance, workforce recruitment/retention, and health services), effective management and revenue control, build jurisdictional partnerships, and address important cross-cutting issues such as health equity programs and services, and improved accountability measures for performance effectiveness and efficiency.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Reference posted NOFOs available on Grants.gov
- Beneficiary eligibility
Governmental public health departments, workforce segments across governmental public health departments, and/or nongovernmental public health professionals in the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI). The US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) consist of three U.S. Flag Territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as well as three sovereign states that have a Compact of Free Association with the United States (US)---Freely Associated States of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, and Federated States of Micronesia.
- Uses of assistance
Project funds may be used for costs associated with planning, organizing, conducting and supporting capacity building assistance efforts in the USAPI as described in Section 050 above and through CDC allowable and unallowable expenses. Detailed budget restrictions will be specified in most recent Notice of Award.
- 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.
- Renewals
Cooperative agreement 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
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Heart Association, Inc. | $3,994,759 | 54% |
| 2 | Institute For Child Success Inc. | $1,200,000 | 16% |
| 3 | The American Correctional Association | $800,000 | 11% |
| 4 | Emory University | $800,000 | 11% |
| 5 | American College Of Medical Toxicology, Inc. | $600,000 | 8% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$157,232 |
| FY2025 | $4,700,000 |
| FY2024 | $20,699,800 |
| FY2023 | $2,915,536 |
| FY2022 | $7,734,776 |
| FY2021 | $10,591,622 |
| FY2020 | $6,683,314 |
| FY2019 | $2,810,517 |
| FY2018 | $2,778,795 |
| FY2017 | $2,382,125 |
| FY2016 | $4,348,540 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 93.874?
Assistance Listing 93.874 is Strengthening the Public Health System in US-affiliated Pacific Islands, a federal grant program run by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Department of Health and Human Services).
What is the CFDA number for Strengthening the Public Health System in US-affiliated Pacific Islands?
Its CFDA number is 93.874: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 93.874 awarded?
5 grant awards under 93.874 have obligated $7,394,759 in federal funds to 5 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 93.874?
The recipients obligated the most under Strengthening the Public Health System in US-affiliated Pacific Islands are American Heart Association, Inc. ($3,994,759), Institute For Child Success Inc. ($1,200,000) and The American Correctional Association ($800,000).
How much did 93.874 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 93.874 obligated $4,700,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 93.874?
No opportunity listed under 93.874 is open now. The latest, Strengthening the Public Health Systems and Services in US-Affiliated Pacific Islands, was posted on March 18, 2021.
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