Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA SH17 1700
The State Vital Statistics Improvement Program is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, specifically the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Its central aim is to strengthen how the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) performs nationwide by bringing together state vital statistics programs in a coordinated way. In practical terms, the program is designed to help states align on clear, measurable expectations for the quality of vital records data (such as birth and death information) and the speed at which those data are reported and made usable. By doing this, the program supports more reliable and timely public health information that can be used for decision-making, surveillance, and policy.
A major focus of the opportunity is developing and standardizing performance improvement across states. The funded recipient is expected to convene state vital statistics programs and support work that defines and promotes measurable standards for data quality and timeliness. The opportunity also emphasizes workforce development, recognizing that data quality and system performance depend heavily on trained staff and consistent practices. Activities under this program are intended to include training and professional development for the vital statistics workforce, as well as structured planning and evaluation of improvement initiatives so that progress is measurable over time rather than anecdotal.
Another key element is supporting formal performance improvement frameworks, including efforts tied to accreditation of state vital statistics programs. This signals an emphasis not only on incremental fixes, but on building durable systems of accountability and continuous improvement. By incorporating evaluation and accreditation-related work, the program encourages states to document processes, meet defined benchmarks, and demonstrate sustained capability in managing vital statistics programs effectively.
The opportunity falls under the broader public health goal of strengthening infrastructure, explicitly linking to the Healthy People 2020 focus area of Public Health Infrastructure. That connection underscores why improving vital statistics systems matters: high-quality, timely vital records data are foundational to monitoring population health, identifying disparities, responding to emerging issues, and tracking outcomes of interventions. Better-performing vital statistics programs ultimately improve the credibility and usefulness of national health statistics.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning CDC/NCHS expects substantial involvement in guiding or collaborating on the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction. The funding opportunity title is "State Vital Statistics Improvement Program" and the funding opportunity number is CDC-RFA-SH17-1700. It is listed under CFDA number 93.066 and categorized as a health-related funding activity.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity unless additional eligibility limitations are specified elsewhere in the full announcement. The announcement was created on April 26, 2017, with an original closing date of June 23, 2017, and electronic applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The award structure anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $4,167,000, indicating the program was designed to fund one primary recipient to lead and coordinate this national improvement effort rather than distributing multiple smaller awards directly to many states.Apply for CDC RFA SH17 1700
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - NCHS in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Vital Statistics Improvement Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.066.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2017 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 500 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (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 $4,167,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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