Improving Epilepsy Programs, Services, and Outcomes through National Partnerships

Epilepsy Programs
CFDA 93.850 Active Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$6.2M FY2026
$6.2M
FY24
$6.2M
FY25
$6.2M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

The purpose of this program is to:
• Reduce the treatment gap (i.e., shortening the time to diagnosis, and increasing referral to specialty care) by improving professional education about epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and management);
• Increase access to appropriate health care services, community resources, and self-management supports among people with epilepsy and their families;
• Improve the public’s knowledge about, and attitudes toward, epilepsy to reduce epilepsy stigma; and
• Improve health, social participation, and quality of life for people with epilepsy.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • U.S. Territory Government

Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Anyone/general public. Reference posted NOFOs available on Grants.gov

Beneficiaries

  • Young Child (4–9)
  • Pre-Teen (10–12)
  • Education Professional
  • Nonprofit Organization

Individual/Family
Racial/ethnic minority groups
People with disabilities
Specialty group
Children
Adults
Older adults
Schools
Health Professional
Educational Professional
Student/trainee
Low income
Moderate income
Rural
Urban
Suburban
Education (0-13+)
Nonprofit groups

How to Apply

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.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days
  • Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days

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.

Program details & compliance

Description

The purpose of this program is to: • Reduce the treatment gap (i.e., shortening the time to diagnosis, and increasing referral to specialty care) by improving professional education about epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and management); • Increase access to appropriate health care services, community resources, and self-management supports among people with epilepsy and their families; • Improve the public’s knowledge about, and attitudes toward, epilepsy to reduce epilepsy stigma; and • Improve health, social participation, and quality of life for people with epilepsy.

Mission Categories

Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Specific goals will be provided in a funding opportunity announcement. In general, assistance requested under this program will be used to:
• Assure a competent health professional workforce.
• Mobilize community partnerships to improve the delivery and coordination of epilepsy care.
• Inform and educate people about epilepsy, and empower people with epilepsy and their caregivers.

Funds may be used for costs associated with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating program elements related to the objectives identified in 050 above.
Recipients may expend funds for reasonable policies, systems, and program purposes, including personnel, travel, supplies, and services (including contractual).

Restrictions

Restrictions are indicated in the NOFO posted on Grants.gov

Required Documentation

Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

LaShanda Washington
770-488-2766
4770 Buford Hwy, NE,, Atlanta, GA 30341
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-12. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:34:13.