ASPR Science Preparedness and Response Grants

CFDA 93.429 Active Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)
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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
  • State governments
  • Public nonprofits
  • U.S. territories (incl. universities)
  • Private nonprofits
  • Anyone / general public
  • Specialized groups

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?

How to Apply

Application Procedure

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
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.

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.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 30 to 60 days

30 to 60 Days

Program details & compliance

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?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. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes

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

Virginia Simmons
202-260-0400
400 7th St SW Constitution Center, Washington, DC 20024
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2023-12-12. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-02 02:44:15.