The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemiology and Research Activities (CDC - ERA), operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has released a discretionary funding opportunity identified as RFA-TS-18-000. This funding initiative is structured as a cooperative agreement and falls within the category of health-related funding. The program is listed under Assistance Listing 93.136, which pertains to Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs.
The cooperative agreement does not currently allocate a specific funding amount for awards, with the award ceiling and floor both marked at zero. This might indicate that the grant serves as a mechanism for entities to submit Type 6 applications, typically used in continuation applications for previously funded projects. Despite the zero-dollar figures listed, the grant opportunity expects to fund up to 100 awards, though actual monetary amounts are not defined in the announcement.
Eligibility for this funding opportunity is broad and includes states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. This variety of eligible applicants reflects a commitment to diverse participation in advancing injury prevention and control initiatives through applied research and community-based programs. There are no matching fund requirements associated with this grant, making it more accessible to a wide range of applicants.
Applications must be submitted by October 13, 2025, with no indication of rolling or recurring submissions. The grant was posted and last updated on October 19, 2023. The grant archive date is listed as November 12, 2025. There are no pre-application deadlines or question submission periods specified. The primary point of contact for inquiries related to this opportunity is Linton C. Browning, a Grants Management Specialist, who can be reached at 770-488-2756 or via email at lbrowning@cdc.gov.
Due to the nature of the grant, applicants are encouraged to consult directly with the grant contact or review additional documents that may further clarify the purpose and expected uses of this cooperative agreement. The official grants.gov portal is the best avenue for accessing the full announcement and submission requirements.
