RFA-IP-18-000
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for public health research and capacity-building related to epidemic preparedness and emergency response. Federal agencies, state and local health departments, public universities, and eligible nonprofits can apply. Activities must support infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, or emergency preparedness infrastructure. Geographic scope is nationwide, with priority for rural and underserved areas.
This grant is for public health research and capacity-building related to epidemic preparedness and emergency response. Federal agencies, state and local health departments, public universities, and eligible nonprofits can apply. Activities must support infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, or emergency preparedness infrastructure. Geographic scope is nationwide, with priority for rural and underserved areas.
Program description
Submit application as necessary for Type 6 Applications.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- State Government
Details
This grant is for public health research and capacity-building related to epidemic preparedness and emergency response. Federal agencies, state and local health departments, public universities, and eligible nonprofits can apply. Activities must support infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, or emergency preparedness infrastructure. Geographic scope is nationwide, with priority for rural and underserved areas.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal form)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Work plan with milestones
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of commitment from partners
- Conflict of interest disclosure
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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$38,143,639
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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
Top States by Funding
- DC 7 awards $158.8M
- 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?
State and local health departments, universities, nonprofit organizations, and some for-profit entities. Check the specific NOFO for your organization type eligibility.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is September 30, 2030. Applications must be submitted by midnight ET on that date.
What activities does this grant support?
Typical activities include infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, emergency response capacity, and staff training. Projects should strengthen public health infrastructure.
How competitive is this funding?
This is a competitive grant from CDC. Strong applications demonstrate clear public health impact and alignment with federal priorities.
What is the typical funding range?
Awards vary by project scope. Check the NOFO for specific funding levels and per-award caps for your category.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start your application by clearly mapping your project to the NOFO's specific goals and evaluation criteria.
- Include strong data and epidemiological justification for why your proposed work addresses a real public health need.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity with past success on similar CDC or federal grants.
- Build partnerships with state and local health departments to strengthen your application.
- Request realistic budgets tied directly to project activities and staff costs.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak justification of public health impact. Applicants often fail to demonstrate how their work reduces disease burden or strengthens emergency response. Misaligned proposals that don't match the NOFO's specific focus areas. Insufficient detail on organizational readiness to manage federal grants.
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