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

Does this fit your business?

This is a CDC research program for organizations that can run disease surveillance among international travelers, either through clinic-based sentinel networks or detection at international transportation hubs. Awards are large ($1.75M to $6M) and only about 2 are expected, so it suits established research and public health institutions, not small businesses looking for modest operating funds. Retail, finance, housing, and similar businesses with no health research role should not bother.

Best for

Public health researchers at universities, State, county, city, and tribal health agencies, Nonprofits running clinic-based disease surveillance, For-profit organizations with travel-medicine or diagnostics research capability

Not for

Retail, finance, housing, and other businesses with no infectious disease or surveillance research role, Organizations unable to run a $1.75M+ federal research or surveillance project

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, Diagnostics, Technical assistance, Operating support

Who can apply

Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Award range

$1,750,000 – $6,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 2026-11-05.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

Awards range from $1,750,000 to $6,000,000, with about 2 awards expected from a total program funding of $30,000,000.

Who can apply for this grant?

Eligible applicants include state, county, city or 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 and for-profits are also listed as applicant types that may apply.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The facts do not say. The eligible applicant codes list for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and there is no explicit mention of sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, so their eligibility is not published.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

CDC funds research on travel-associated infectious diseases: clinic-based sentinel networks and detection at international transportation hubs. Eligible applicants include state/local/tribal governments, public and private universities, nonprofits, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), school districts, and public housing authorities. Awards of $1.75M–$6M for surveillance, gen...

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Who can apply

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

Topics and uses of funds

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