Grants / Department of Health and Human Services / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA

US Travelers Health Research, Surveillance, Communication, and Outreach Network

Open Closes November 5, 2026 (5 days left) Opportunity RFA-CK-26-036

• Award ceiling$1.0 million
• Award floor$750,000
• Expected awards1
• Total funding$5.0 million
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes 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

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Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The NOFO supports CDC"s efforts to protect U.S. residents traveling internationally. The goal is to help U.S. travelers with pre-travel preparation, access to timely health information while traveling, and timely research on health conditions. The project will:Improve access to high quality travel preparation information for both healthcare providers and travelers. Collect health information before, during, and after travel through innovative electronic medical record (EMR), web, and mobile phone applications. Build on this platform to conduct timely research on emerging health threats. This NOFO will also increase the awareness of travel medicine among primary care providers and provide them with appropriate tools in advising international travelers with up-to-date recommendations.

Category: Health.

How to apply

1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
3. 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA, RYork@cdc.gov, 404-498-2015.

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