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CDC-RFA-IP21-2108: Partnering with National Organizations to Support Community-Based Organizations to Increase Vaccination Coverage Across Different Racial and Ethnic Adult Populations Currently Experiencing Disparities

Closed Closed March 29, 2021 Opportunity CDC-RFA-IP21-2108

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: Informing global polio eradication efforts through innovative modeling approaches (CDC-RFA-JG-27-0077). Status: Expected deadline February 12, 2027. It is in our archive of Centers for Disease Control - NCIRD notices from 2021.

Centers for Disease Control - NCIRD offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $200 million in total. Applications closed on March 29, 2021.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 15, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.

Key dates

PostedMarch 15, 2021
DeadlineMarch 29, 2021
Archived by Grants.govApril 28, 2021

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

Applications will be limited to the following organizations for Parts A and C: Urban Institute CDC Foundation RF Catalytic Capital, Inc. Community Catalyst Applications will be limited to the following organizations for Part B: B1) Urban Institute – Role to coordinate activities for CBOs and other program organizations B2) CDC Foundation – Role to manage materials

Is this a realistic fit?

What the grant funds

CDC seeks to build the evidence base of effective interventions to improve vaccination coverage and identify and implement strategies to reduce racial and/or ethnic disparities in adult vaccination coverage. This NOFO’s goal is to support efforts to increase flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage for adults in racial and/or ethnic populations experiencing disparities in the United States. This NOFO has three parts. All national recipients are responsible for Part A activities and are expected to monitor, evaluate, and support community-based organizations’ (CBOs) implementations of Part C activities. Only 1-2 national recipients will also implement Part B activities. Part A: National Recipients Select approximately 50-100 CBOs, mostly from affiliations and network, to partner with and implement Part C activities at the community level Coordinate, evaluate, and provide technical assistance to funded CBOs Facilitate CBOs’ connection and contributions to the resources and evidence base Provide progress reports to CDC Part B: 1-2 National Recipients Coordinate activities for CBOs and organizations participating in the broader program to share knowledge and expertise Manage materials created by CBOs and organizations participating in the broader program Part C: Community-Based Organizations Equip influential messengers by providing trainings and materials Increase vaccination opportunities and enhance provider partnerships Establish partnerships with state and local health departments

Category: Health.

Who has won Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and Education Training and Clinical Skills Improvement Projects grants before

From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and Education Training and Clinical Skills Improvement Projects (93.185) awarded $857 million across 243 grant awards, an average of $3.5 million per award.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
UnicefNew York2$133 million
National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Inc.Georgia2$74.7 million
Community Catalyst IncMassachusetts1$39.4 million
Pan American Health OrganizationDistrict of Columbia3$21.9 million
UnidosusDistrict of Columbia1$18.6 million

Top states: New York ($174 million), Georgia ($109 million), District of Columbia ($90.7 million), Massachusetts ($50.1 million), California ($37.2 million).

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, CDC-RFA-JG-27-0077, which is forecast.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.

Questions people ask

Is CDC-RFA-IP21-2108 still open?

No. It closed on March 29, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: CDC-RFA-JG-27-0077, expected deadline February 12, 2027.

Who can apply for Partnering with National Organizations to Support Community-Based Organizations to Increase Vaccination Coverage Across Different Racial and Ethnic Adult Populations Currently Experiencing Disparities?

Centers for Disease Control - NCIRD accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

What is the deadline for Partnering with National Organizations to Support Community-Based Organizations to Increase Vaccination Coverage Across Different Racial and Ethnic Adult Populations Currently Experiencing Disparities?

Closed March 29, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

How much funding is available?

About $200 million in total across about 4 awards.

Who has won Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information and Education Training and Clinical Skills Improvement Projects grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Unicef, National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Inc., Community Catalyst Inc. The program made 243 awards worth $857 million in that time.

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