US Travelers Health Research, Surveillance, and Outreach Network

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services, has released a forecast for a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "US Travelers Health Research, Surveillance, and Outreach Network" (Opportunity Number: RFA-CK-26-036). The CDC serves as a leading national public health institute, tasked with preventing and controlling infectious diseases and other health threats. This particular funding opportunity falls under the CDC's Center for Global Health and reflects its mission to enhance global and domestic health security. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support a cooperative agreement aimed at enhancing the reach and effectiveness of pre-travel health consultations for U.S. residents planning international travel. Specifically, the goals are twofold: to increase the proportion of travelers who receive a consultation before travel and to improve the quality of the healthcare advice given during these consultations. These interactions present a valuable opportunity for healthcare providers to administer preventative measures, such as vaccinations and prophylactic medications, especially for diseases like yellow fever and malaria, which are prevalent in certain international destinations. This program will support the establishment of a surveillance and outreach network that improves access to, and the quality of, pre-travel health services. Given the rise in U.S. international travel, including to high-risk destinations and for higher-risk activities like adventure travel, the need for structured preventative health counseling is increasingly important. Awardees are expected to help identify travel health trends, improve clinical standards for pre-travel care, and expand the education and awareness surrounding travel-related infectious diseases. The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement with an estimated total program funding of $3,000,000. The CDC anticipates making one award, with a maximum award ceiling of $600,000 and a minimum floor of $450,000. There are no cost-sharing or matching requirements. The assistance listing associated with this opportunity is 93.084, which pertains to the prevention of disease, disability, and death by infectious diseases. Eligible spending includes activities that improve pre-travel health service delivery, data collection on traveler behavior, and educational outreach efforts. The opportunity is available nationwide and is open to a broad range of applicant types including city or township governments, county and state governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and those without), Native American tribal organizations (both federally recognized and otherwise), special district governments, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and public housing authorities. This forecasted opportunity is currently not accepting applications. The estimated application open date is December 31, 2025, with a submission deadline of March 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. The estimated award notification date is September 15, 2026, and the anticipated project start date is September 30, 2026. Interested parties should monitor Grants.gov for updates as the estimated post date approaches. For further information, applicants are encouraged to contact Amy Yang at the CDC via phone at 404-718-8836 or email at AYang@cdc.gov.