Rfa-Eh-18-000

The funding opportunity RFA-EH-18-000 is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This cooperative agreement is part of the federal government’s discretionary funding initiatives, focusing on injury prevention and control, specifically through state and community-based programs. The CDC’s Environmental Health division leads this effort, aiming to support public health infrastructure and community health initiatives nationwide. This opportunity is designed to fund eligible applicants in conducting activities aligned with health promotion, injury control, and disease prevention. While specific program details are not elaborated in the grant synopsis, this funding mechanism generally supports efforts that align with CDC’s strategic objectives for protecting community health. Cooperative agreements like this typically involve substantial programmatic interaction between the CDC and recipients, offering both funding and technical assistance. The grant does not impose cost-sharing or matching requirements, making it accessible to a broad range of applicants. Entities eligible to apply include states, counties, universities, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. This broad eligibility signals a federal intent to foster wide participation across sectors that can impact health outcomes in diverse communities. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The current application cycle is open and will close on September 30, 2030, with no pre-application requirements such as a letter of intent. The long submission window and absence of an early deadline suggest a rolling or recurrent grant process, although the program specifies fixed application dates. There is no stated performance period or award notification date in the source documentation. For assistance or more information, applicants are encouraged to contact Linton C. Browning, the Grants Management Specialist overseeing this opportunity, at 770-488-2756 or via email at [email protected]. While no downloadable PDF notice is provided, all relevant information is hosted on Grants.gov under opportunity number RFA-EH-18-000.