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Emerging Infections Network - Research for Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Travel-associated Infectious Diseases

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Opportunity number RFA-CK-26-035

View the official notice on Grants.gov
20 days left (deadline Nov 5, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberRFA-CK-26-035
AgencyCenters for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.084
PostedAug 3, 2026
DeadlineNov 5, 2026
Award ceiling$6,000,000
Award floor$1,750,000
Expected number of awards2
Estimated total program funding$30,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryHealth
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

The focus of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to produce insights into disease detection and prevention strategies, burden, severity, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes of infectious diseases in international travelers. Timely surveillance and sentinel detection are essential for collecting actionable data. The research should:Address public health questions that improve the speed of outbreak detection.Help develop guidelines and recommendations to improve patient care.Enhance understanding of the natural history of disease.Optimize genomic surveillance as well as diagnostic and treatment strategies.Advance the global health security of the United States.This NOFO will have two components:Component A – Clinic-based sentinel network.Component B – Sentinel detection in international transportation hubs.You may apply for Component A, B, or both. If your application for both Component A and B is ranked top, Component B will be awarded.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Private colleges and universities
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

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