Reducing the burden of parasitic infections in the United States through evidence-based prevention and control activities.
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to prevent and control parasitic infections in the United States. Public health agencies, nonprofits, universities, and other organizations can apply. Applicants must demonstrate capacity in public health surveillance, prevention activities, or evidence-based interventions. Geographic focus is nationwide. Funding supports parasitic disease reduction through research, training, education, and community control programs.
Organizations must be based in or serve U.S. populations. Strong applications focus on parasitic diseases like hookworm, toxoplasmosis, and cysticercosis. Partnerships with state and local health departments strengthen applications. Budget alignment with proposed activities is critical.
Prior experience in parasitic disease control or public health is expected. Applicants should show commitment to evidence-based methods and measurable outcomes.
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Key dates
- Jun 17, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 17, 2026 Application deadline today
- Aug 31, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
Reducing the burden of parasitic infections in the United States through evidence-based prevention and control activities.
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
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application cover form)
- Project narrative and technical approach
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capability statement
- Evidence of health department partnerships or letters of support
- Evaluation and outcome measurement plan
Program contact
- 👤 Jamal Choice-Project Officer
- 📧 qhi2@cdc.gov
- 📞 404.718.8228
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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$38,976,182
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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
Top States by Funding
- CA 9 awards $56.3M
- MA 5 awards $53.1M
- HI 2 awards $46.9M
- PR 5 awards $44.0M
- MD 5 awards $34.2M
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?
Public health agencies, nonprofits, universities, and research institutions can apply. Applicants must have relevant expertise or capacity in parasitic disease prevention.
What types of activities does this grant fund?
Funding supports surveillance, prevention education, control programs, research, and training related to parasitic infections. Community outreach and health provider training are common activities.
What is the typical application timeline?
Applications typically open in mid-December with several months to prepare. Check agency website for exact deadline dates closer to submission.
What makes applications competitive?
Strong partnerships with health departments, clear evidence-based strategies, and demonstrated community need strengthen applications. Specific outcome targets and evaluation plans are important.
What is the typical funding level?
Grants typically range from $100,000 to over $500,000 annually. Amounts vary by project scope and organizational capacity.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Partner with state and local health departments early. Local health agencies strengthen applications and ensure sustainability.
- Focus on evidence-based interventions with clear outcome metrics. Show how your approach is supported by existing research.
- Target underserved populations at highest risk for parasitic infections. Document community health disparities in your application.
- Include detailed surveillance plans if relevant. Understanding disease burden in your region is critical for competitiveness.
- Build realistic budgets tied to specific activities and staff. Vague or inflated budgets reduce competitiveness significantly.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear partnerships with health departments or community organizations. Weak applications propose activities without evidence base or measurable outcomes. Budgets disconnected from proposed activities reduce competitiveness.
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