The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced a funding opportunity under the cooperative agreement titled RFA-DD-18-000. This grant notice is managed by the CDC’s Extramural Research Awards (ERA) division and falls under the discretionary opportunity category, which allows applicants significant flexibility in the types of projects they propose within the outlined funding focus.

The grant aims to support initiatives under the Category of Funding Activity "Health," specifically aligned with injury prevention and control research and state and community-based programs, as indicated by the Assistance Listing Number 93.136. While the official grant description simply states to "submit application as necessary," the title and associated assistance listing imply a focus on public health research and interventions.

Funding under this opportunity will be issued as cooperative agreements, which means there will be substantial involvement by CDC program staff during the performance of the funded activities. A total of 10 awards are expected to be granted. However, the estimated total program funding, as well as the maximum and minimum award amounts (award ceiling and floor), are not currently specified and are listed as $0, indicating that further budget details may either not yet be finalized or are subject to change based on appropriations.

Eligible applicants include a broad array of entities such as state governments, universities, county governments, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. This inclusive eligibility structure indicates an emphasis on collaborative, wide-reaching public health interventions across various sectors.

Applications for this opportunity were officially opened on October 13, 2023, and the closing date is October 13, 2025, giving applicants a generous two-year window to submit proposals. There is no indication of a pre-application or letter of intent deadline, nor is there any mention of specific QA opportunities such as webinars or pre-submission briefings.

The main point of contact for this funding opportunity is Linton C. Browning, a Grants Management Specialist at the CDC. Mr. Browning can be reached at 770-488-2756 or via email at lbrowning@cdc.gov for further assistance or access issues with the full announcement.