This grant from the CDC aims to improve the nation's ability to handle infectious diseases by supporting healthcare professionals and organizations. It focuses on building infrastructure, training the workforce, and enhancing emergency response capabilities to better prevent and control diseases.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of entities, including healthcare professionals, institutions, and organizations involved in patient care and public health. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate involvement in patient care or public health
- Incomplete application submission
- Lack of a clear plan for using the funds
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Ineligibility based on applicant type
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Organizational background information
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Staffing plan
- Training program outlines
- Emergency response strategy
- Documentation of past experience in infectious disease control
- Letters of support or collaboration
Cautions
- Ensure all application materials are complete and submitted by the deadline
- Clearly outline how the project will enhance infectious disease prevention
- Be prepared to demonstrate past experience in relevant areas
- Understand federal compliance requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, individuals, independent school districts, state, city, township, and county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, special district governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, and other Native American tribal organizations. The grant is open to a wide range of entities involved in healthcare and public health.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of entities, including healthcare professionals, institutions, and organizations involved in patient care and public health. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate involvement in patient care or public health
- Incomplete application submission
- Lack of a clear plan for using the funds
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Ineligibility based on applicant type
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to build infrastructure, train healthcare workers, develop communication strategies, and enhance emergency response capabilities. This includes education on antimicrobial resistance and infection control, as well as supporting surge staffing during emergencies.
Total Program Funding
$150,000,000
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 1, 2026(18 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 31, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on applicant type
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather organizational and background information
- Draft partnership agreements if collaborating
- Outline a staffing and training plan
- Create an emergency response strategy
- Compile documentation of past relevant experience
- Obtain letters of support or collaboration
- Submit application by the deadline