RFA-TS-18-000
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations addressing tuberculosis (TB) surveillance, prevention, or control activities. Eligible applicants include state and local health departments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit entities with TB-related expertise.
Applicants must have demonstrated capacity to conduct TB surveillance and reporting. Geographic scope typically includes all U.S. states, territories, and tribal lands.
Activities funded include TB case investigation, contact tracing, treatment support, and surveillance system improvements. Technical assistance and health department capacity building are also supported.
This grant is for organizations addressing tuberculosis (TB) surveillance, prevention, or control activities. Eligible applicants include state and local health departments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit entities with TB-related expertise.
Applicants must have demonstrated capacity to conduct TB surveillance and reporting. Geographic scope typically includes all U.S. states, territories, and tribal lands.
Activities funded include TB case investigation, contact tracing, treatment support, and surveillance system improvements. Technical assistance and health department capacity building are also supported.
Program description
Submit application as necessary for Type 6 Applications.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for organizations addressing tuberculosis (TB) surveillance, prevention, or control activities. Eligible applicants include state and local health departments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit entities with TB-related expertise.
Applicants must have demonstrated capacity to conduct TB surveillance and reporting. Geographic scope typically includes all U.S. states, territories, and tribal lands.
Activities funded include TB case investigation, contact tracing, treatment support, and surveillance system improvements. Technical assistance and health department capacity building are also supported.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative and Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Commitment from Partners
- CDC Specific Forms (as required in RFA)
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 can apply for this grant?
State and local health departments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits with TB expertise. Federal agencies and for-profit entities are typically ineligible.
What activities does this grant support?
TB surveillance, case investigation, contact tracing, treatment adherence support, and health system capacity building.
What is the application deadline?
September 30, 2030. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on that date.
How competitive is this funding?
Highly competitive. Applicants should demonstrate existing TB infrastructure and measurable outcomes from previous work.
What is the typical funding range?
Varies by activity and capacity. TB grants typically range from $50,000 to $500,000 annually, depending on scope and need.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly describe your organization's current TB surveillance and case management capacity. Include staffing and laboratory infrastructure.
- Use data from your region to show TB burden and gaps. Reference state epidemiology profiles and recent case trends.
- Emphasize partnerships with clinics, labs, and community organizations. These partnerships strengthen applications.
- Develop realistic timelines with specific milestones. Show how you'll measure success for each activity.
- Align your activities with CDC's current TB elimination priorities. Review the most recent CDC TB strategic plan before writing.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they lack concrete data on local TB burden and don't show existing infrastructure. Vague capacity descriptions or missing partnership details weaken competitiveness. Overambitious timelines or unrealistic staffing plans signal poor planning.
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