Monitoring, Operations Research, Evaluation of Tools for Malaria Control and Prevention in Kenya
ID: 355905Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)

Award Range

$2M - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355905
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Monitoring, Operations Research, Evaluation of Tools for Malaria Control and Prevention in Kenya," aimed at enhancing malaria control and prevention efforts in Kenya. This initiative seeks to support research focused on operations research, evaluation of malaria interventions, and the advancement of laboratory capabilities to monitor malaria cases and resistance, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with the Kenya Medical Research Institute and alignment with the National Malaria Control Program. The funding available totals $13 million over five years, with individual awards ranging from $1.5 million to $3 million for successful applicants, and the application deadline is set for February 12, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Brian York at RYork@cdc.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    RYork@cdc.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFA-CK-25-035_20241125.pdf
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), RFA-CK-25-035, aimed at supporting research to enhance malaria control and prevention efforts in Kenya. The funding totaling $13 million over five years targets operations research, evaluation of malaria interventions, and the advancement of laboratory capabilities to monitor malaria cases and resistance. Applicants must collaborate with the Kenya Medical Research Institute and align with the National Malaria Control Program while addressing specific research objectives to improve effectiveness in malaria prevention and treatment. The project aims to yield high-impact public health findings and successful applicants will receive up to $3 million in the first year. This initiative underlines the significance of addressing malaria amid recent stagnation in progress due to external factors like COVID-19, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies and strengthened local capacities to navigate emerging challenges. The application process requires adherence to strict guidelines, including protocols for involving human subjects in research and the submission of a detailed Data Management Plan.
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