Supporting Community Application of Life-Saving Evidence to Prevent Injury and Violence (SCALE)
Forecast
Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC plans to offer grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 12 awards worth $75.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around February 5, 2027, with applications due around April 6, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 1, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards12
- Total funding$75.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | February 5, 2027 |
| Expected deadline | April 6, 2027 |
| Expected award date | September 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible entities include those with proven experience and expertise in: Injury, violence, overdose, and suicide preventionImplementing injury, violence, overdose, and suicide prevention strategiesSupporting state, local, territorial, and tribal health departmentsWorking with populations in tribal communities. Additionally, applicant organizations should have a public health-oriented mission and the capacity to support rapid, evidence-based response to emergent public health threats.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Injury, including violence, overdose, and suicide, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality from birth to 44 years of age. The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to strengthen implementation, amplify messaging, and broaden reach in addressing injury, violence, overdose, and suicide prevention across populations nationwide, including those in tribal communities. Funding will be provided to organizations to support programmatic work through collaboration, implementation, dissemination, and continuous program improvement. Activities are expected to reduce morbidity and mortality related to injury, violence, overdose, and suicide over time.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Candace Girod, mrv7@cdc.gov, 404.498.1329.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Supporting Community Application of Life-Saving Evidence to Prevent Injury and Violence (SCALE)?
Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Supporting Community Application of Life-Saving Evidence to Prevent Injury and Violence (SCALE)?
Expected deadline April 6, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
About $75.0 million in total across about 12 awards.
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