Holistic and Evidence-Informed Wellness for STI Prevention
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCHHSTP
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations forming or leading a national coalition focused on STI prevention through holistic wellness approaches. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in sexual health, wellness, and evidence-based STI prevention. The coalition should bring together multiple organizations, clinical experts, and community partners committed to comprehensive sexual health frameworks.
Eligible recipients typically include nonprofits, health departments, research institutions, and clinical organizations with capacity to manage a national coalition. Applicants must show ability to develop, promote, and disseminate evidence-based sexual health resources to providers, partners, and the public.
The funding supports coalition management, resource development, and dissemination activities across the United States. Priority focus is on reaching groups most affected by STIs with culturally appropriate, evidence-informed materials and tools.
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Key dates
- Aug 10, 2026 Applications open
- May 31, 2027 Application deadline in 266 days
- Jul 31, 2027 Award announced
- Aug 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
STIs represent a serious public health and economic burden in the United States (U.S.), with approximately 2.2 million new infections occurring each year. As the nation’s lead public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a unique responsibility to provide national leadership in STI prevention and control. To meet this challenge, CDC supports a comprehensive and integrated approach to STI prevention that goes beyond simply addressing the absence of disease. It empowers individuals to make healthy choices and build healthy relationships, as an approach to reducing STIs in the U.S. This whole-person approach focuses not just on physical health, but also considers the emotional, mental, and social well-being of the individual.
A key component of this approach is supporting a national coalition of sexual health and wellness expertise that allows for the strategic use of limited resources for STI prevention. The coalition brings together a range of organizations, clinical experts, and individuals committed to comprehensive and holistic sexual health and wellness frameworks for STI prevention. The goal is for them to work together to share clear, accurate information, promote quality sexual health care, and empower individuals and communities to make choices that improve health and reduce STI risk – with a particular focus on priority groups most affected by STIs.
This funding strengthens STI prevention efforts by supporting coalition management and the development, promotion, and dissemination of high-quality, evidence-based sexual health-related materials, resources, and tools to their partners, health care providers, and the public. Together, these efforts complement and supplement traditional STI prevention strategies, accelerating progress toward increasing timely diagnoses and treatment and reducing the STI morbidity in the U.S.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- 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)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of commitment from coalition partners
- Evidence of organizational experience in STI prevention
Program contact
- 👤 Melissa Habel
- 📧 evh6@cdc.gov
- 📞 404-639-6462
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.978 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$6,631,701
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$6,377,975
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$6,096,212
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$5,744,448
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$5,705,000
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$5,660,000
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$5,218,138
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$5,040,525
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$4,437,838
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$4,437,838
Top States by Funding
- CA 4 awards $17.2M
- NY 3 awards $11.5M
- MI 2 awards $9.1M
- AL 2 awards $7.3M
- MO 2 awards $6.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.978). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $6,870,595 | |
| 2025 | $7,386,224 | |
| 2026 est. | $7,386,224 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Organizations with expertise in sexual health, STI prevention, and coalition management can apply. Nonprofits, health departments, universities, and clinical organizations are typical applicants.
What activities does this funding support?
Eligible activities include coalition management, developing evidence-based sexual health materials, and disseminating resources to healthcare providers and the public.
Is there a deadline for applications?
The deadline is May 31, 2027. Check the CDC NCHHSTP website for application opening dates and submission details.
What makes a competitive application?
Strong applications demonstrate expertise in STI prevention, a clear coalition structure with multiple partners, and detailed plans for developing evidence-based resources.
What is the typical funding amount?
Funding is available from a $3 million total pool, but individual award amounts are not specified. Contact the CDC program officer for guidance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Lead with your coalition structure. Clearly identify partner organizations and explain how they bring complementary expertise in sexual health, clinical care, and community engagement.
- Focus on evidence. Detail which evidence-based frameworks you'll use and how your resources align with current STI prevention science.
- Show sustainability beyond the grant period. Describe how coalition partnerships and materials will remain available and continue to reduce STI risk.
- Tailor resources to priority populations. Specify which groups affected by STIs you'll target and how your materials address their unique needs.
- Demonstrate dissemination capacity. Explain concrete plans for reaching healthcare providers and the public through established networks or channels.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear coalition structure or partner commitments. Weak applications don't connect resources to evidence-based STI prevention strategies. Insufficient detail on how materials will actually reach providers and communities.
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