This grant from the CDC is designed to help the U.S. improve its ability to prevent and respond to infectious diseases. It provides funding to healthcare professionals, systems, and organizations to enhance infrastructure, training, and emergency response capabilities. The focus is on infection prevention, especially regarding antimicrobial resistance and infection control.
Who it's for: This grant is for healthcare professionals, healthcare systems, institutions, and organizations involved in patient care, public health, and infectious disease control in the U.S. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal organizations, and more.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
- Lack of focus on infectious disease prevention
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for project implementation
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Partnership agreements or letters of support
- Organizational capacity statement
- Past performance documentation
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with CDC's public health priorities
- Strict adherence to application guidelines is crucial
- Be prepared for rigorous reporting requirements
- Funds must be used specifically for infectious disease prevention and response
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state governments, city or township governments, special district governments, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, independent school districts, and other Native American tribal organizations. The opportunity is also open to for-profit organizations and other unspecified entities.
Overview
This grant is for healthcare professionals, healthcare systems, institutions, and organizations involved in patient care, public health, and infectious disease control in the U.S. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal organizations, and more.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
- Lack of focus on infectious disease prevention
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for project implementation
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to build infrastructure, train the workforce, develop communication strategies, and enhance emergency response capabilities. This includes education and training initiatives focused on infection prevention and control, and 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
- Last Updated
- Jun 2, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with SAM.gov and Grants.gov
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather proof of eligibility and organizational documents
- Secure partnership agreements or letters of support
- Compile past performance documentation
- Submit application by the deadline