RFA-SH-18-000
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for public health organizations and agencies working on HIV/AIDS surveillance and data improvement. State health departments, local health agencies, universities, and nonprofit organizations can apply. The program focuses on supporting epidemiologic research and surveillance infrastructure across all U.S. states and territories.
Applicants must have capacity to collect, analyze, and report HIV surveillance data. Organizations should demonstrate partnerships with state or local health departments. Prior experience with CDC-funded surveillance or epidemiologic work is strongly preferred.
This funding supports activities that strengthen national HIV/AIDS surveillance systems. Projects may include data infrastructure improvements, capacity-building for surveillance staff, or epidemiologic research using surveillance data. Activities must align with CDC's HIV surveillance priorities.
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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
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Support from partner health agencies
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- CDC-specific forms as listed in the RFA
- Proof of tax-exempt status (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 RFA-SH-18-000?
State and local health departments, academic institutions, and nonprofits can apply. You must have demonstrated experience with public health surveillance or epidemiologic research.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is September 30, 2030. Applications submitted after this date will not be reviewed. Check CDC's Grant Opportunities page for any amendments or extensions.
What activities does this grant support?
Typical activities include surveillance data system improvements, staff training for data management, and applied epidemiologic research using surveillance data.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a moderately competitive program. Strong applications typically include clear partnerships with health departments and demonstrated technical capacity in surveillance.
What is the typical funding range?
Funding amounts vary by project type. Review the full RFA for specific budget guidelines and award ranges for this cycle.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Establish strong letters of support from state or local health department partners before writing the proposal.
- Frame your surveillance needs clearly and connect them directly to CDC's current HIV priorities.
- Include detailed budget justification tied to specific surveillance infrastructure improvements or staff positions.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity by highlighting past surveillance projects, data management systems, and trained personnel.
- Address data security and confidentiality measures prominently, as CDC closely evaluates these requirements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lacking strong health department partnerships or letters of commitment often rank lower in review. Vague surveillance plans that don't align with CDC priorities or lack measurable data quality outcomes are commonly rejected. Applicants underestimate budget needs for data systems and staff training, resulting in underfunded projects.
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