The funding opportunity RFA-SH-18-000 is issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – ERA (CDC-ERA), a division of the Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC is a federal agency focused on public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability in the United States and internationally. This opportunity falls under the category of discretionary grants and is classified as a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial federal involvement in carrying out project activities.
The purpose of this grant, while not explicitly detailed in the synopsis, is aligned with funding activity in the health sector under Assistance Listing Number 93.136, which is for Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community-Based Programs. The announcement suggests that applications are intended to be submitted as necessary for Type 6 Applications, a term typically used for continuation or renewal applications under NIH and CDC grant mechanisms.
Although specific objectives, acceptable spending areas, and funding amounts (such as ceiling and floor) are not delineated in this summary, the CDC expects to issue up to 100 awards. The grant does not require any cost sharing or matching contributions from applicants.
Eligible applicants include a broad set of organizations such as states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. However, this falls under a general “Others” category, so applicants should refer to the full announcement for specific eligibility details to ensure compliance.
Applications opened on October 19, 2023, and will be accepted until October 13, 2025. There is no indication that the application process is rolling, nor whether this opportunity is recurring. All submitted applications should comply with submission instructions available via Grants.gov or by contacting the grant official listed.
For questions or access to the full announcement, applicants can contact Linton C. Browning, Grants Management Specialist at 770-488-2756 or via email at lbrowning@cdc.gov. The announcement is scheduled to be archived on November 12, 2025.
