Eliminating Parasitic and Neglected Tropical Disease Threats to the United States - Program Support and Research to Reduce Threats to Americans at Home and Abroad

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a forecasted funding opportunity titled “Eliminating Parasitic and Neglected Tropical Disease Threats to the United States – Program Support and Research to Reduce Threats to Americans at Home and Abroad.” This initiative is part of CDC’s broader mission to protect public health through the prevention and control of disease threats that may affect Americans domestically and internationally. The opportunity will be funded through a cooperative agreement under Assistance Listing 93.326, which supports activities related to surveillance, epidemiologic research, disease detection, and prevention. The primary objective of this funding opportunity is to expand CDC’s network of collaborating institutes that provide both programmatic support and research capabilities to help achieve, accelerate, or maintain outcomes related to the elimination or control of non-malaria parasitic threats and other neglected tropical diseases. These diseases may pose a direct threat to U.S. residents or be of strategic concern due to their global health impact and alignment with broader U.S. health security priorities. The scope of the award includes both research and operational program support activities. While the specific allowable uses of funds are not detailed in the forecast notice, the cooperative agreement model suggests that funded organizations will work closely with CDC program staff to implement activities that align with agreed-upon objectives. The anticipated impact includes improved surveillance, prevention strategies, and control measures that reduce the burden of these diseases on vulnerable populations and strengthen public health capacity. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad, encompassing a range of U.S.-based and foreign entities. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal governments and organizations, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, state and local governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, special district governments, nonprofits (both with and without IRS 501(c)(3) status), and private institutions of higher education. In addition, foreign organizations—public or private, for-profit or nonprofit—are eligible to apply, provided they comply with the laws of their home country. This wide eligibility reflects CDC’s intent to attract a diverse set of partners with the capacity to address complex parasitic and neglected tropical disease challenges. The forecast indicates an estimated total program funding of $10,000,000, with an award ceiling of $666,667 and a floor of $500,000 per recipient. CDC anticipates making approximately three awards under this notice. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants. The estimated post date is December 31, 2025, with applications due by March 1, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. ET. Awards are expected to be announced by September 15, 2026, with project start dates anticipated around September 30, 2026. The opportunity is expected to be competitive, and applicants will need to submit electronic applications by the stated deadline. As this is a forecasted notice of funding opportunity, specific evaluation criteria, application questions, and additional program details have not yet been released. Interested applicants should monitor the CDC grants portal for the official posting and any additional guidance. The primary point of contact for this funding opportunity is Amy Yang, reachable by phone at 404-718-8836 or by email at AYang@cdc.gov.