CDC Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program (CUPS): A Public Health Experience to Expose Undergraduates Interested in Minority Health to Public Health and the Public Health Professions

John R Lewis Public Health Scholars and James A Ferguson Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program
CFDA 93.456 Active Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$7M FY2026
$13.2M
FY24
$5.7M
FY25
$7M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to implement a national summer training program to introduce undergraduate and graduate students, including but not limited to those from under-represented and underserved racial and ethnic minority populations, to public health and biomedical sciences.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Other
  • Nonprofit Organization

Funds are to be used for recruitment, orientation, placement, mentorship and follow-up tracking of undergraduate and graduate students.

Beneficiaries

  • Health Professional

OHE will collaborate with educational institutions, to increase the knowledge, diversity, and skills of students in public health through internship and fellowship programs.

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
Program details & compliance

Description

This assistance provides educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to support their consideration and preparation to a career in public health.

Mission Categories

Primary: Health Education

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds are to be used for recruitment, orientation, training, placement, mentorship and follow-up tracking of undergraduate and graduate students. Funds are not be used for research. Indirect Cost are limited to 8%.

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

Carolina Luna Pinto — Public Health Analyst
7873788644
2877 BLDG MS TW-3, Atlanta, GA 30341
Julio Dicent Taillepierre
7704888204
2877 Brandywine Rd - TW-3, Atlanta, GA 30341
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-12. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:33:48.