Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Prevention and Control Grants

STD Prevention
CFDA 93.977 Active Cooperative Agreement

Open Opportunities (1)

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$117.8M FY2026
$126.5M
FY24
$117.8M
FY25
$117.8M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.977 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

The purpose of the assistance is to strengthen STD prevention programs in eligible jurisdictions. Project grants awarded under Section 318 to State and local health departments, academic and public health organizations emphasize the development and implementation of nationally uniform prevention and control programs which focus on the core public health functions of assessment, assurance, policy development, and prevention services. This includes surveillance activities, including the reporting, screening, and follow up of persons diagnosed with STDs, and disease intervention activities to find cases, and notify and refer exposed partners to STD into care.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. Territory Government
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • U.S. Federal Government
  • Municipality/Township Government
  • County Government
  • Local
  • State
  • Territorial
  • Tribal
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • School District Government
  • U.S. State Government

Any State, and, in consultation with the appropriate State Health Authority, any political subdivision of a State, including American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments or tribal organizations located wholly or in part within their boundaries; academic institutions and national and public health organizations.

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: > 180 Days
  • Renewal interval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance

Description

The purpose of the assistance is to strengthen STD prevention programs. Project grants awarded under Section 318 to State and local health departments, academic and public health organizations emphasize the development and implementation of nationally uniform prevention and control programs which focus on the core public health functions of assessment, assurance, policy development, and prevention services. This includes surveillance activities, including the reporting, screening, and follow up of persons diagnosed with STDs, and disease intervention activities to find cases, and notify and refer exposed partners to STD into care.

Mission Categories

Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)

Other categories:
Communicable Diseases

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Grant funds may be used for: (1) STD surveillance activities, including reporting, and follow-up of diagnostic tests for, and diagnosed cases of, STD; (2) STD case finding and case follow-up activities, including notification, referral and follow up of sex partners for STD testing and treatment, as appropriate; (3) interstate epidemiological referral and follow-up activities; (4) program-specific professional (including appropriate allied health personnel) STD education and training as authorized under section 318 of the PHS Act; (5) program-specific and public STD education and information dissemination as authorized under Section 318 of the PHS Act; (6) applied research, special studies or demonstrations to evaluate or test STD prevention and control activities; and (7) other control strategies and activities as may be prescribed by the Secretary.

Required Documentation

Applicants should document the need for assistance, state the objectives of the project, outline the method of operation, describe the evaluation procedures, and provide a budget with justification of funds requested.

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

Arin Williams
4046398432
1600 Clifton Road, MS E-07, Atlanta, GA 30029
Sharon Burnette
7704885731
1600 Clifton Road, MS E-07, Atlanta, GA 30329
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-09. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:30:35.