ASPR Science Preparedness and Response Grants

CFDA 93.081 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Objective

To conduct preparedness and response research that will inform the ongoing response to, and recovery from disasters

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • State
  • Local
  • Other

Research on environmental exposure: such as health risk from mold, toxic exposure, flooding of hospitals. Research on resilience factors Surveys regarding decision making during response and recovery. How can social media be or is being used for response and recovery activities for preparedness and response activities?

Beneficiaries

  • Health Professional
  • Scientist / Researcher
  • State
  • Local
  • Other

Domestic, foreign and international public or private non-profit entities including state and local government

Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American)

Faith-based organizations

Community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education

Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)

Profit organization

Private nonprofit institution/organization

Sponsored organization

Public nonprofit institution/organization

Other public institution/organization

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Applications that successfully proceed through initial screening (as outlined in the FOA) will be objectively reviewed based upon the review criteria specified in the FOA. Applications selected for funding will be processed and the applicant notified in writing through the issuance of a Notice of Grant Award from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.

Applicable deadlines and due dates are specified in the funding opportunity announcement.

Program details & compliance

Description

To conduct preparedness and response research that will inform the ongoing response to, and recovery from disasters

Mission Categories

Primary: Disaster Relief

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Research on environmental exposure: such as health risk from mold, toxic exposure, flooding of hospitals.

Research on resilience factors Surveys regarding decision making during response and recovery. How can social media be or is being used for response and recovery activities for preparedness and response activities?

Health/Medical

Planning

Science and Technology

Restrictions

Funding under this CFDA can only be used for preparedness and response research that will inform the ongoing response to, and recovery from, disasters.

Required Documentation

Applicants should review the individual Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued under this CFDA program for any proof of certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. OMB Circular A-122 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
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

Judy Williams — Chief Grants Management Officer
202-573-2147
HHS Headquarters, 200 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-27. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:41:18.