OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-CK-26-036

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERACloses Nov 5, 2026(23 days left)$750,000 – $1,000,000

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This is a CDC cooperative agreement to build a national network protecting US international travelers: better pre-travel health information, traveler health data collection through EMR, web, and mobile tools, research on emerging health threats, and travel-medicine training for primary care providers. It funds one award of $750,000 to $1,000,000, so it fits a single large institution such as a health department, university, or established nonprofit with the capacity to run a national network. If

Best for
State, county, city, or tribal health agencies, Universities and medical schools running travel-medicine or surveillance research, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status working in travel or public health, Health IT teams building EMR, web, or mobile tools for traveler health data
Not for
Small businesses and solo founders, Organizations outside healthcare, travel medicine, or health technology
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, medical)
77
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareCurrently accepting applications
59
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
52
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
51
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
48
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Surveillance, Health communication, Technology development, Training, Operating support
Who can apply
State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Nonprofits, For-profit companies, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$750,000 – $1,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 5, 2026. The notice was posted August 5, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $750,000 to $1,000,000. Total program funding is $5,000,000 and about one award is expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
State, county, city, township, and special district governments; federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; public housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Small businesses are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. The eligible applicant list does not include individuals or sole proprietors, and small businesses are excluded. A for-profit organization other than a small business may apply, but a single-member LLC operating as a small business would not qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible.

Summary

CDC cooperative agreement to build a network protecting US international travelers: improving pre-travel health information for providers and travelers, collecting traveler health data via EMR/web/mobile tools, researching emerging health threats, and raising travel-medicine awareness among primary care providers. Eligible applicants include state/local/tribal governments, higher education, and 50

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Travel medicine
  • Public health surveillance
  • Health communication
  • Technology

Program contact

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERARYork@cdc.gov404-498-2015

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