The CDC’s "Rigorous Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Overdose Prevention Activities Among Populations Disproportionately Affected by Overdose" funding opportunity supports research aimed at evaluating overdose prevention strategies for groups at higher risk of drug overdose or adverse outcomes due to social determinants of health. This initiative seeks to rigorously evaluate primary and secondary prevention activities that target the reduction of nonfatal overdoses, fatal overdoses, and substance use disorders associated with illegal drugs, prescription drug misuse, or drug use initiation, especially among youth.

Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal entities, small businesses, and for-profit organizations. The award ceiling is $700,000, with a total estimated funding amount of $4.9 million available for up to seven awards. Applications are due by December 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET. Interested applicants can contact Candis M. Hunter at ncipc_erpo@cdc.gov for more details.