Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Center for Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health (DPH), Population Health Surveillance Branch (PHSB).
CFDA 93.336 Active Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$49.3M FY2026
$26.7M
FY24
$49.3M
FY25
$49.3M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

The purpose of this program is to provide assistance to State and Territorial Health Departments to maintain and expand:
1) Specific health surveillance on the behaviors of the general adult population that contribute to the occurrences and prevention of chronic diseases, injuries, and other public health threats through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), and
2) Collection, analysis, and dissemination of BRFSS data to State and Territorial Health Department
categorical programs for their use in assessing trends, directing program planning, evaluating program priorities, developing policy, and targeting relevant population groups.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type

Reference posted NOFOs available on www.grants.gov.

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.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days
  • Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance

Description

Monitor health risk behaviors at various administrative levels.

Mission Categories

Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)

Other categories:
Alcoholism and Drug AbuseGeneral Health and MedicalGeneral Collection and Communication of Statistical Data

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Applicants must adhere to all CDC guidelines regarding allowable and unallowable expenses.

Required Documentation

Applicants should provide documentation in accordance with the respective Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

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
4044882766
4770 Buford Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30341
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-05. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:34:50.