This grant is designed to increase awareness and understanding of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) in the U.S. AGS is a condition related to tick bites and is not widely recognized. The grant aims to improve how AGS is tracked, how patients are cared for, and how the public is informed. Applicants must focus on forming a group of AGS experts to share knowledge, and they can also choose to create educational materials and improve AGS tracking.
Who it's for: This grant is open to a wide range of organizations, including for-profit businesses, small businesses, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and independent school districts.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not applying for the required 'SHARE' strategy
- Lack of experience or expertise in public health or AGS
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational background and experience
- Proof of eligibility
- Partnership letters (if applicable)
- Plan for forming an AGS professional association
- Optional plans for education and tracking strategies
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Must apply for the 'SHARE' strategy
- Strategies 'EDUCATE' and 'TRACK' are optional but could strengthen the application
- Ensure compliance with all federal regulations
- Be mindful of the application deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, small businesses, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state governments, private and public institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, independent school districts, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, city or township governments, and county governments. The grant is unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entities can apply.
Overview
This grant is open to a wide range of organizations, including for-profit businesses, small businesses, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and independent school districts.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not applying for the required 'SHARE' strategy
- Lack of experience or expertise in public health or AGS
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to form an AGS professional association, create educational resources for the public and healthcare providers, and conduct surveillance to track AGS cases. The focus is on improving patient care and public health responses.
Total Program Funding
$10,000,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 19, 2026(6 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 19, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 21, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Develop a detailed project proposal focusing on the 'SHARE' strategy
- Prepare a budget plan
- Gather organizational documents proving eligibility
- Draft partnership letters if collaborating with other entities
- Consider optional strategies for education and tracking
- Submit the application by the deadline