Synopsis

This cooperative agreement establishes a single, integrated funding mechanism aimed at enhancing the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. It will support clinicians, healthcare professionals, healthcare systems, institutions, and organizations directly involved in patient care, public health, and infectious disease control across the United States. By strengthening the capacity of these key stakeholders, the program will enable more effective frontline engagement, facilitate the implementation of timely public health responses, and generate expert insights to inform and improve public health guidance and practice.The program will focus on building and sustaining critical infrastructure, workforce training, communication strategies, and emergency response capabilities needed to address both emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. Emphasis will be placed on expanding national infection prevention capacity through targeted education and training initiatives, particularly in the areas of antimicrobial resistance and infection control. Additionally, the program will enhance preparedness by supporting surge staffing and fostering coordination among healthcare and public health partners during emergency response efforts.
Response Date	Jul 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jun 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jul 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	30,000,000
Award Floor	200,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility", County governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, Special district governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Independent school districts, City or township governments

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Faith Based Organizations

Additional Information

Agency Name	Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 770-488-2756

CFDA Program(s)

• 93.084: Prevention of Disease, Disability, and Death by Infectious Diseases