The funding opportunity identified as RFA-PS-18-000 is a discretionary grant issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Department of Health and Human Services. This grant is administered through the CDC's ERA (Extramural Research Awards) branch, which focuses on facilitating partnerships and research initiatives that improve public health outcomes.
The grant is structured as a cooperative agreement, indicating a substantial level of involvement by CDC staff in the implementation of the funded projects. The primary focus of this grant is within the category of health, as denoted by its alignment with Assistance Listing 93.136, which pertains to Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs.
The total number of expected awards is up to 100. However, there is no specified award ceiling or floor, and the total program funding is listed as zero, which likely means that details regarding funding levels will be clarified in future or specific funding announcements under this umbrella opportunity. It is important for applicants to interpret this as an open invitation to submit applications (particularly Type 6 Applications) that may be considered for funding if aligned with CDC priorities.
Eligibility for this grant includes a broad category of applicants: state governments, universities, county governments, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. While marked as “Others” in the general field, the additional information provides clarity on these acceptable applicant types.
The application period opened on October 20, 2023, and remains open until October 13, 2025. There is no indication of a pre-application requirement or early deadline for letters of intent or other documents. This grant does not operate on a rolling basis, and there is no confirmation of recurrence beyond this cycle.
For those encountering issues accessing the full announcement or with application questions, the primary contact is Linton C. Browning, a Grants Management Specialist with the CDC. He can be reached at 770-488-2756 or via email at lbrowning@cdc.gov.
