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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-ck-26-035-emerging-infections-network-research-for-preventing/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360199

> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA is offering grants of up to $6.0 million (at least $1.8 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expects to make about 2 awards worth $30.0 million in total. Applications close on November 5, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-CK-26-035 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 5, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $6.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.8 million |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $30.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.084 |

## Who can apply

- 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

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Emerging Infections Network - Research for Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Travel-associated Infectious Diseases?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses.

### What is the deadline for Emerging Infections Network - Research for Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Travel-associated Infectious Diseases?

Closes November 5, 2026 (5 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $6.0 million each. About $30.0 million in total across about 2 awards.