Strengthening Public Health through Surveillance, Epidemiologic Research, Disease Detection and Prevention
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya Deadline: Jun 22, 2026 · up to $6M
See all grants from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention →
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.326 (USAspending.gov).
- Oregon Health Authority $125,451,446
- Health Services Kentucky Cabinet For $120,599,685
- Chicago Department Of Public Health $119,251,553
- Oklahoma State Department Of Health $116,028,010
- Health, Louisiana Department Of $114,778,489
- Department Of Public Health Connecticut $114,421,750
- South Carolina Department Of Public Health $106,257,202
- Missouri Department Of Health & Senior Services $104,438,072
- Nevada Department Of Health And Human Services $98,226,216
- Kansas Department Of Health & Environment $92,425,905
Program Objective
CDC’s global health efforts are to assist Ministries of Health and other international partners to plan, effectively manage and conduct public health research in the intent of public health protection; achieve US Government program and international organization goals to improve health; including surveillance, intervention and prevention in global health programs that focus on leading causes of global health security, mortality, morbidity and disability including infectious diseases including bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases , non-communicable diseases, injury and violence, environmental health, generate and apply new knowledge to achieve public health goals and strengthen public health systems and capacity.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
Dependent on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), eligibility may range from open, competitive, limited or single eligibility in accordance with authorizing legislation. May include non-profit organizations who may be domestic, international or Ministries of Health.
Domestic academic institutions, community organizations, universities
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 120 to 180 days
- Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This listing serves communities worldwide by supporting public health research, disease surveillance, and prevention programs that address major health challenges such as infectious diseases, chronic conditions, injuries, environmental health risks, and emerging global health security threats.
What makes this effort unique is its focus on building local capacity, strengthening skills, systems, and partnerships so countries can sustainably protect the health of the populations now and in the future.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Applications will be externally peer reviewed and evaluated based on the evidence submitted which specifically describes the applicant's abilities to meet the following criteria: (1) the plans to develop and implement the study describing how study participants will be identified, enrolled, tested and followed; (2) the ability to enroll and follow an adequate number of eligible study participants to assure proper conduct of the study. This includes both demonstration of the availability potential study participants and the experience of the investigator in enrolling and following such persons; (3) the applicant's current activities in research, intervention and how they will be applied to achieving the objectives of the study; letters of support from cooperating organizations that demonstrate that nature and extent of such cooperation should be included; (4) the applicant's understanding of the research study objectives and, their ability, willingness and/or need to collaborate with CDC and researchers from other study sites in study design and analysis, including use of common forms, and sharing of specimens and data; (5) the plan to protect the rights and confidentiality of all participants and ensure adequate participation; (6) the size, qualifications and time allocation of the proposed staff and the availability of facilities to be used during the research study; (7) how the project will be administered to assure the proper management of the daily activities of the program; (8) the proposed schedule for accomplishing the activities of the research; including time frames; and (9) the quality of an evaluation plan which specifies methods and instruments to be used to evaluate the progress made in attaining research objectives.
Recipients may only expand funds for reasonable program purposes, including personnel, travel, supplies and services, such as contractual
Recipients may not generally use HHS/CDC/ATSDR funding for the purchase of furniture or equipment
Reimbursement of pre-award costs is not allowed
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
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