US Travelers Health Research, Surveillance, Communication, and Outreach Network
🏛 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 academic institutions seeking to improve travel health surveillance and research. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) organizations, universities, state/local health agencies, and academic medical centers with capacity to conduct research. Projects must focus on enhancing pre-travel health information access, collecting travel-related health data via innovative platforms, and conducting research on emerging health threats to international travelers. Geographic scope is national; all U.S.-based organizations meeting eligibility requirements may apply.
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Program description
The NOFO supports CDC”s efforts to protect U.S. residents traveling internationally. The goal is to help U.S. travelers with pre-travel preparation, access to timely health information while traveling, and timely research on health conditions.The project will:Improve access to high quality travel preparation information for both healthcare providers and travelers.Collect health information before, during, and after travel through innovative electronic medical record (EMR), web, and mobile phone applications.Build on this platform to conduct timely research on emerging health threats.This NOFO will also increase the awareness of travel medicine among primary care providers and provide them with appropriate tools in advising international travelers with up-to-date recommendations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Letters of Support (healthcare provider partnerships)
- Data Management and Security Plan
- Organizational Chart
Program contact
- 👤 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
- 📧 RYork@cdc.gov
- 📞 404-498-2015
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.084 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$15,174,106
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$15,029,422
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$14,514,102
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$13,861,188
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$13,637,042
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$13,413,964
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$12,455,602
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$12,218,248
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$10,392,169
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$10,241,881
Top States by Funding
- PR 5 awards $44.0M
- CA 8 awards $38.8M
- MD 5 awards $35.3M
- NY 4 awards $31.1M
- MA 4 awards $30.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.084). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $87,140,496 | |
| 2025 | $62,240,551 | |
| 2026 est. | $31,579,853 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Typically 501(c)(3) public health organizations, universities, and state/local health departments. Academic medical centers and research institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
What is the award amount?
Grants range from $750,000 to $1,000,000. Total funding pool is $5 million.
What activities are supported?
Building travel health information platforms, collecting health data via EMR/mobile apps, conducting travel medicine research, and training primary care providers.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this award.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is November 5, 2026. This is a fixed deadline; rolling acceptance is not available.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's capacity to build and maintain robust data collection platforms (EMR integration, mobile apps, web-based systems). Reviewers prioritize infrastructure over concept alone.
- Establish clear partnerships with healthcare providers and travel medicine practitioners. Letters of support from collaborators strengthen your application significantly.
- Detail how your research findings will reach and benefit primary care providers nationally. Dissemination and implementation planning are critical evaluation criteria.
- Include a realistic data governance and security plan. Travel health data involves sensitive personal information; robust privacy protections are non-negotiable.
- Show evidence of your team's experience with health surveillance, epidemiology, and travel medicine. CDC cooperative agreements require proven research capacity.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting a project focused solely on educational content without demonstrating data collection infrastructure or research capacity. Failing to establish partnerships with healthcare systems or travel medicine providers. Underestimating the resources required for HIPAA-compliant data management and cybersecurity.
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