Monitoring, Operations Research, Evaluation of Tools for Malaria Control and Prevention in Kenya | RFA CK 25 035

Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA CK 25 035

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity titled "Monitoring, Operations Research, Evaluation of Tools for Malaria Control and Prevention in Kenya" (Funding Opportunity Number: RFA CK 25 035; CFDA: 93.326). The overall aim is to strengthen malaria control and prevention efforts in Kenya by supporting applied research and practical public health work that directly informs implementation. The focus is on malaria operations research, surveillance, and monitoring and evaluation (M and E), with the expectation that funded activities will generate findings that can improve program strategies, reduce malaria burden, and improve health outcomes for communities most affected by malaria.

This opportunity is designed around implementation-focused learning: it funds studies and evaluations that help decision-makers understand what is working, what is not, and how to optimize malaria interventions in real-world settings. That includes generating evidence on the performance and impact of malaria control and prevention tools, improving the use of surveillance data for program decisions, and evaluating operational approaches that could increase coverage, quality, and effectiveness of malaria services. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should anticipate substantial CDC involvement during the project period, such as technical input, collaboration on evaluation design and analytic approaches, and alignment with broader malaria control priorities.

Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type. Applicants may include various levels of government (state, county, city/township, special districts), eligible tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), as well as other entities. Foreign organizations and institutions are explicitly eligible to apply, which is notable given the Kenya-based scope and implementation needs.

At the same time, eligibility includes a specific Kenya-centered requirement tied to operational capacity and partnership. To be considered eligible, an applicant must demonstrate a presence in Western Kenya and provide evidence of prior malaria research conducted in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Center for Global Health Research. The application must also include a letter of support and collaboration from the KEMRI Center for Global Health Research Malaria Program director confirming their intention to collaborate on the proposed project. In practical terms, this means successful applicants will need to show not only technical expertise in malaria research and evaluation, but also established, credible working relationships and on-the-ground ability to carry out surveillance, operations research, and M and E activities in the region.

The CDC expects to make one award under this announcement. The award ceiling is $3,000,000. The notice was created on November 25, 2024, and the original application closing date is February 12, 2025. The sponsoring agency is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listed as CDC - ERA. Overall, the opportunity is structured to fund a single, high-impact partnership that can produce actionable evidence to improve malaria program implementation in Kenya, particularly by leveraging strong collaboration with KEMRI and established operational presence in Western Kenya.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring, Operations Research, Evaluation of Tools for Malaria Control and Prevention in Kenya" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.326.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-11-25.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-02-12. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Others.

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