RFA-GH-18-000
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research institutions and nonprofits working on global health security and epidemic preparedness. Eligible applicants include colleges, universities, research institutions, and 501(c)(3) organizations with research capacity. The program supports U.S.-based applicants conducting work that strengthens disease surveillance and outbreak response systems globally. Activities include epidemiological research, capacity building, and implementation science focused on pandemic prevention.
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Program description
Submit application as necessary.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (detailed research plan and methods)
- Budget Justification (detailed budget narrative)
- Biographical Sketches (key personnel)
- Letters of Support (from international partners)
- Institutional Certifications
- Environmental Assessment (if applicable)
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 can apply for this grant?
Colleges, universities, research institutions, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with demonstrated research capacity. Federal agencies cannot apply directly but may collaborate with eligible organizations.
What is the typical deadline structure?
This is a fixed deadline (September 30, 2030). Single submission window each year. Plan to submit at least 4-6 weeks before the deadline.
What types of projects are funded?
Global health security research, epidemic preparedness, disease surveillance systems, and outbreak response capacity building. International collaborative work is encouraged.
How competitive are these awards?
Very competitive. CDC typically funds 5-15% of applications. Strong preliminary data, clear innovation, and international partnerships significantly strengthen competitiveness.
What is the typical funding range?
Awards typically range from $300,000 to $2 million over 3-5 years. Exact amounts vary by project scope and CDC priorities.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start with CDC's agency-specific research requirements. Review recent RFAs in the same series to understand funded priorities and budget expectations.
- Build international partnerships early. CDC ERA grants favor collaborative projects with capacity-building components in resource-limited countries.
- Demonstrate sustainability beyond the grant period. Explain how systems or capacity will be maintained after federal funding ends.
- Use clear logic models linking outputs to global health security outcomes. Measurable indicators tied to outbreak prevention or response are critical.
- Budget realistically for international work. Include costs for travel, partner organization support, and local team implementation.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak international partnerships. Applicants often propose research without meaningful engagement or capacity building for partner countries. Unclear sustainability plans. Many applications lack detail on how systems will function after federal support ends. Overly broad scope. Applications fail when they try to cover too many regions or diseases without sufficient resources or focus.
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