RFA-CK-18-000
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations conducting environmental and radiation assessment research related to CDC priorities. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public health agencies, universities, and research institutions can apply. The program focuses on environmental public health, occupational health, and radiation safety research. Applicants must have capacity to conduct federally-funded research and comply with CDC regulations and reporting requirements.
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Program description
Submit application as necessary for Type 6 Applications.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (typically 15 pages)
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (key personnel)
- Letters of Institutional Support
- Facilities and Equipment Description
- Human Subjects or Animal Subjects documentation (if applicable)
- Conflict of Interest disclosures
Program contact
- 👤 Linton C Browning Grants Management Specialist
- 📧 lbrowning@cdc.gov
- 📞 770-488-2756
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.136 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$34,000,000
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$31,738,059
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$30,693,766
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$28,459,850
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$28,222,200
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$26,704,737
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$26,450,431
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$26,071,385
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$26,070,052
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$25,767,710
Top States by Funding
- DC 6 awards $120.7M
- OH 5 awards $95.2M
- GA 4 awards $80.9M
- FL 4 awards $68.0M
- PA 3 awards $65.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.136). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $456,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $458,397,564 | |
| 2026 est. | $458,397,564 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
501(c)(3) nonprofits, public health departments, universities, research institutions, and hospitals can apply. Applicants must have research infrastructure and compliance capabilities.
What types of projects are funded?
Environmental health research, radiation safety studies, occupational health investigations, and related public health assessments aligned with CDC priorities.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is September 30, 2030. Submit through Grants.gov. Check the announcement for any pre-application requirements.
How competitive is this funding?
CDC research grants are highly competitive. Strong preliminary data, clear methodologies, and demonstrated institutional support are essential for success.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts vary; check the RFA announcement for specific guidance on project budgets and funding caps per award.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your research directly to the CDC's environmental or radiation assessment priorities stated in the RFA. Generic public health research will not be competitive.
- Include letters of institutional support and documentation of research facilities, equipment, and human subjects protections from day one.
- Develop a realistic budget with detailed justification for personnel, equipment, and travel tied to specific research aims.
- Use preliminary data to demonstrate feasibility; pilot studies or published work from your team strengthen applications.
- Start early: CDC grants require institutional review and compliance reviews that take time before you can submit.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack alignment with specific CDC environmental or radiation assessment priorities. Weak budget justification or unrealistic timelines undermine project credibility. Missing or incomplete institutional documentation, IRB approval plans, and compliance certifications cause delays.
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