Building National Partnerships for the Prevention of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to prevent and respond to emerging and reemerging infectious diseases nationally. Eligible applicants typically include public health departments, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and research centers with relevant expertise. Funding supports partnership development, surveillance systems, laboratory capacity, and prevention infrastructure. Geographic scope is national, with focus on building collaborative networks across states and regions.
Key dates
- Jun 1, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 1, 2026 Application deadline in 18 days
- Aug 31, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
This cooperative agreement establishes a single, integrated funding mechanism aimed at enhancing the nation’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. It will support clinicians, healthcare professionals, healthcare systems, institutions, and organizations directly involved in patient care, public health, and infectious disease control across the United States. By strengthening the capacity of these key stakeholders, the program will enable more effective frontline engagement, facilitate the implementation of timely public health responses, and generate expert insights to inform and improve public health guidance and practice.
The program will focus on building and sustaining critical infrastructure, workforce training, communication strategies, and emergency response capabilities needed to address both emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. Emphasis will be placed on expanding national infection prevention capacity through targeted education and training initiatives, particularly in the areas of antimicrobial resistance and infection control. Additionally, the program will enhance preparedness by supporting surge staffing and fostering coordination among healthcare and public health partners during emergency response efforts.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Letters of Commitment from partners
- Organizational capacity/capability statement
- Indirect cost rate agreement (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Trisia Shannon
- 📧 xki5@cdc.gov
- 📞 404-639-0063
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.084 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$22,287,577
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$18,039,237
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$18,039,235
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$17,839,237
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$17,839,237
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$17,480,639
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$15,029,422
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$14,514,102
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$14,074,106
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$13,861,188
Top States by Funding
- CA 9 awards $53.8M
- MA 5 awards $51.1M
- PR 5 awards $43.3M
- MD 5 awards $34.2M
- GA 3 awards $31.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.084). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $87,140,496 | |
| 2025 | $62,240,551 | |
| 2026 est. | $31,579,853 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Public health agencies, universities, hospitals, nonprofits, and research institutions with infectious disease expertise typically qualify. For-profit entities are generally ineligible.
What activities does this grant support?
Funding covers surveillance systems, laboratory capacity building, partnership development, disease prevention training, and emergency preparedness planning.
How competitive is this funding?
CDC disease prevention grants are highly competitive. Strong applications demonstrate clear partnerships, proven track records, and alignment with CDC priorities.
What is the typical funding amount?
Amounts vary widely by program. Check the specific funding opportunity announcement for award ranges and program-specific details.
When is the deadline?
Specific deadline dates vary. Application portal opens September 30, 2025. Check CDC grants portal for exact submission deadlines.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize existing partnerships and letters of commitment from collaborating organizations.
- Align your proposal with current CDC disease priorities and prevention strategies.
- Include detailed surveillance or laboratory capacity plans with measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrate clear communication pathways between partner organizations.
- Build in evaluation metrics tied to disease prevention or preparedness improvements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak or vague partnership descriptions without formal commitment letters. Proposals lacking clear alignment with CDC's current disease surveillance and prevention priorities. Failure to specify measurable outcomes or evaluation plans for partnership activities.
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