Advancing the Centers of Excellence in Newcomer Health
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to strengthen health services and public health capacity for newcomer populations, including immigrants, refugees, and asylees. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) public charities, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), community health centers, academic medical centers, state and local health departments, and tribal health organizations. The grant supports activities such as clinical care delivery, public health surveillance, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements at centers of excellence designated to serve newcomer communities. Geographic scope is nationwide, though applicants should demonstrate capacity to serve significant newcomer populations in their service areas. The program emphasizes health equity and reducing disparities in immigrant and refugee health outcomes.
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Key dates
- Apr 27, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 4, 2026 Application deadline
- Aug 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
Every year, thousands of newcomers, including refugees, immigrants and other lawful groups, resettle in the U.S. from overseas. CDC’s Division of Global Migration and Health (DGMH) is focused on improving the health among newcomers through public health partnerships, science, and response. This funding opportunity will seek to improve newcomer health outcomes by establishing multi-state domestic medical examination (DME) surveillance to quickly and effectively identify infectious disease outbreaks; developing clinician training and clinical tools and resources to ensure efficient domestic medical screening; and implementing clinical consultation to assist with treatment of complex medical concerns. This work will build on efforts started with the Centers of Excellence in Newcomer Health (2015-2020) cooperative agreement that began development of a secure data repository of health information of recently arrived newcomers, assisted CDC in the revision of health screening guidelines for these populations, and created an online tool to assist clinicians with the CDC health screening guidelines.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center)
- Private University
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) and SF-424 Supplement
- Project narrative (typically 10-15 pages) describing needs, goals, activities, and evaluation plan
- Detailed budget and budget narrative justifying all costs
- Logic model or theory of change diagram
- Letters of support/commitment from community partners and health department collaborators
- Organizational capability statement and staff resumes for key personnel
- Data on target newcomer populations and current health disparities
- Evaluation plan with measurable outcomes and data collection methods
- Organizational timeline for activities
- Evidence of nonprofit status (IRS 501(c)(3) letter) or government authority documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Pamela Logan
- 📧 peb7@cdc.gov
- 📞 770-488-3975
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.317 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$128,573,508
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$126,781,816
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$126,671,974
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$121,258,907
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$119,261,386
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$116,271,461
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$110,290,092
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$99,990,183
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$79,130,349
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$76,866,814
Top States by Funding
- NY 3 awards $207.6M
- NC 2 awards $181.0M
- IL 2 awards $169.3M
- GA 1 awards $126.8M
- CA 1 awards $121.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.317). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $165,739,689 | |
| 2025 | $65,534,244 | |
| 2026 est. | $65,534,244 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) organizations, state and local health departments, tribal health organizations, FQHCs, academic health centers, and other entities with established capacity to serve newcomer populations. Proof of tax-exempt status or government authority is required.
What types of activities does this grant fund?
Funding supports clinical service delivery improvements, public health surveillance systems, health workforce training and recruitment, infrastructure and equipment investments, and capacity-building initiatives that strengthen services for immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers.
What is the typical funding range?
While exact amounts vary by program year, CDC health center grants typically range from $200,000 to $500,000 annually, with multi-year award potential. Review the current NOFO for specific funding levels.
When is the application deadline?
The application opens April 27, 2026. A specific deadline date has not been announced; check the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on grants.gov for exact submission dates.
How competitive is this grant?
CDC grants are highly competitive. Successful applicants typically demonstrate strong existing programs, clear data on populations served, experienced leadership, letters of support from community partners, and alignment with CDC and local public health priorities.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start by reviewing the full NOFO when released and map your organization's current newcomer services to the program's priorities; prioritize alignment with CDC health equity goals and demonstrated need in your service area.
- Build a strong community partnership section with letters of support from refugee resettlement agencies, immigrant advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and local public health departments that validate your approach.
- Use data effectively—include epidemiologic data on your newcomer population, current health disparities, and baseline metrics that will show the impact of your proposed activities.
- Develop a realistic and detailed budget narrative that connects each expense to specific newcomer health outcomes; CDC reviewers scrutinize whether costs are justified by clear service delivery or capacity improvements.
- Highlight workforce strategies explicitly, including recruitment and retention of bilingual/bicultural staff, cultural competency training, and interpreter services, as these are key to serving diverse newcomer communities effectively.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Many applications underestimate the importance of demonstrating existing relationships with newcomer communities and trusted community partners. CDC reviewers want evidence that your organization already has credibility and infrastructure serving immigrants and refugees, not just plans to build them. Applications also frequently fail to adequately connect activities to measurable health outcomes or to clearly explain how the grant will address specific health disparities within your newcomer population rather than speaking in general terms.
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