Building National Partnerships for the Prevention of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through its National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, has announced a forecasted cooperative agreement opportunity titled Building National Partnerships for the Prevention of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases. This program is being administered under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is identified by opportunity number CDC-RFA-CK-26-0107. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.084, which supports prevention of disease, disability, and death by infectious diseases. The program has been forecasted with an estimated post date of February 17, 2026, and applications will be due by April 18, 2026. Awards are anticipated to be issued by August 31, 2026, with project start dates scheduled for September 30, 2026. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the United States’ capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats through building and sustaining critical infrastructure, expanding workforce training, and advancing communication and emergency response strategies. The cooperative agreement is designed to provide an integrated funding mechanism for clinicians, healthcare professionals, healthcare systems, and organizations involved in infectious disease control and patient care. The program’s intent is to support frontline engagement in infectious disease prevention, facilitate the implementation of rapid and effective public health responses, and generate data and expertise that contribute to public health guidance and practice. The scope of funding encompasses multiple areas of activity. Priority will be placed on expanding infection prevention capacity nationally through education and training programs. This includes efforts targeting antimicrobial resistance and infection control, as well as strengthening surge staffing and improving coordination among healthcare and public health partners during emergencies. Funding may be applied toward program infrastructure, training initiatives, communications development, and other activities directly tied to improving infectious disease preparedness and response. Applicants eligible for this funding opportunity include a wide range of entities such as state governments, county and city governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private higher education institutions, independent school districts, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, public housing authorities, and special district governments. The eligibility is open and unrestricted among these listed groups, allowing for a broad spectrum of applicants. The program is available nationwide and is not limited to specific states or regions. Applications must be submitted electronically by April 18, 2026, no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The notice does not specify pre-application requirements such as letters of intent or concept papers, and no rolling deadlines are in place. The opportunity is forecasted and recurring, which indicates that it will likely be reissued in subsequent funding years. The application process follows standard electronic submission requirements through Grants.gov. Evaluations are expected to focus on applicants’ capacity to support infectious disease prevention infrastructure, training, and emergency preparedness. The total estimated program funding available is $150,000,000, with an award ceiling of $30,000,000 and an award floor of $1,000,000. Approximately fifteen awards are expected to be issued under this opportunity. Matching funds are not required for applicants. The program is discretionary and will be administered through cooperative agreements, which involve substantial federal involvement in project implementation. For additional details or questions, applicants may contact Trisia Shannon at 404-639-0063 or via email at xki5@cdc.gov.