The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has released Funding Opportunity Number RFA-CD-18-000, administered through its Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ERA) mechanism. This cooperative agreement invites applications to support activities aligned with injury prevention, control research, and programs targeting community-based and state-level interventions. It operates under Assistance Listing 93.136.
This discretionary funding opportunity supports a broad range of public health initiatives under the category of Health. It is designed to facilitate partnerships and advance research or practical measures aimed at reducing the burden of injury and violence in the United States. Specific allowable activities are not delineated in the available materials, but eligible initiatives typically align with state and community-based public health interventions.
There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity, making it more accessible to a diverse group of applicants. Eligibility includes a broad array of entities such as state governments, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The opportunity notes “Others” in eligibility, which refers to these organizational types as clarified in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" field.
Applications must be submitted electronically and meet the specifications for Type 6 Applications, indicating this opportunity may serve as supplemental or continuation funding for previously funded projects. No additional instructions about required application components or evaluation criteria are provided in the announcement synopsis.
As of November 26, 2025, this opportunity is active with applications currently being accepted. The open date was posted on October 20, 2023, and the current closing date for applications is September 30, 2030. The original closing date was October 13, 2025, suggesting an extension. The program anticipates up to 100 awards, though no financial data regarding total program funding or award ceilings/floors has been provided.
For more information or technical assistance with this opportunity, applicants are directed to contact Linton C. Browning, Grants Management Specialist, at 770-488-2756 or via email at lbrowning@cdc.gov. No PDF guidelines or linked application package documents are listed beyond the Grants.gov interface.
