Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services in Indian Country
🏛 CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL CSTLTS
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Can you apply?
This grant is for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and tribally designated organizations already funded under CDC-RFA-TO-23-0001. Previous grantees can submit applications for new FY 2027 project plans aligned with their entity type, HHS Region, and/or IHS Area.
Projects must address public health system strengthening. Measurable outcomes must align with Healthy People 2030 goals in community, health communication, health IT, public health infrastructure, or workforce.
This is supplemental funding for existing grantees only. New applicants cannot apply unless they were awarded in the initial CDC-RFA-TO-23-0001 round.
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Key dates
- Jul 31, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 2, 2027 Application deadline in 209 days
- Aug 30, 2027 Award announced
- Aug 31, 2027 Project start
Program description
CDC announces the availability of supplemental funding for the 34 American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and regional AI/AN tribally designated organizations awarded funding under CDC-RFA-TO-23-0001: Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services in Indian Country. The CDC-RFA-TO-23-0001 recipients are eligible to submit applications for new FY 2027 Centers, Institute, and Offices (CIO) Project Plans according to the entity type, HHS Region, and/or IHS Area for which they received initial funding.
Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one (or more) of the following performance goal(s) for the CSTLTS – Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support
Healthy People 2030 goal(s)
Community – https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/community
Health communication – https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-communication
Health infrastructure technology (Health IT) – https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-it
Public health infrastructure – https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-anddata/browse-objectives/public-health-infrastructure
Workforce – https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browseobjectives/workforce
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Justification
- HHS Assurances and Certifications
- Evidence of tribal authorization (if applicable)
- CDC-specific forms per instructions
Program contact
- 👤 Jeremy Peacock Tribal Team Lead
- 📧 BO29@cdc.gov
- 📞 404.498.0217
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.772 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$38,346,043
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$24,166,532
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$23,237,577
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$21,127,181
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$18,829,839
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$18,514,512
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$18,039,237
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$18,039,235
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$17,956,600
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$17,839,237
Top States by Funding
- VA 3 awards $40.7M
- NY 1 awards $38.3M
- TN 3 awards $36.2M
- OK 7 awards $32.0M
- CA 5 awards $30.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.772). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $25,620,673 | |
| 2025 | $31,298,877 | |
| 2026 est. | $25,620,673 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Only the 34 AI/AN tribes and tribally designated organizations that received funding under CDC-RFA-TO-23-0001. You must be an existing grantee to apply.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is April 2, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities can I fund?
Projects must strengthen public health systems and services. Align outcomes with Healthy People 2030 goals in community, health communication, health IT, infrastructure, or workforce development.
How competitive is this funding?
This is limited to 34 pre-selected organizations. Competition may be lower than open funding, but applicants must demonstrate clear alignment with CIO project plan requirements.
How much can I request?
The total funding pool is $20,000,000 for all 34 grantees. Individual award amounts are not specified.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact your CDC project officer early to clarify which CIO Project Plan categories apply to your entity type, HHS Region, and IHS Area.
- Align your project outcomes directly with Healthy People 2030 goals. Use the CDC's official HP 2030 objective pages as your reference.
- Use data from your current CDC-RFA-TO-23-0001 work to demonstrate progress and readiness for new funding.
- Include measurable outcomes with specific metrics, timelines, and targets from the start.
- Coordinate with your tribal leadership and any regional partners on project scope before drafting the proposal.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to align project outcomes with Healthy People 2030 goals. Submitting projects outside your approved entity type, HHS Region, or IHS Area. Proposing activities unrelated to public health systems and services strengthening.
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