RFA-PS-18-000

Does this fit your business?

This is a CDC public health funding notice (RFA-PS-18-000) open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofits, with roughly 100 awards expected. The notice is unusually thin: it publishes no award amounts, no program priorities, and no description of what activities will be funded beyond 'operating support' under CFDA 93.136. If your business has nothing to do with public health, there is nothing here for you; even healthcare-adjacent applicants should expect to do extradig

Best for

Nonprofit organizations working in public health, Universities and higher education institutions, State, county, and local government health agencies, Small businesses in the healthcare or biotech space

Not for

Retail, finance, or real estate businesses with no public health angle, Organizations outside the listed eligible categories, Applicants expecting a clearly defined, well-documented program

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

Operating support

Who can apply

Small businesses, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, State and local governments

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is September 30, 2030.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

The notice does not publish award amounts. The smallest and largest award figures and total program funding are all listed as $0, which means no dollar amounts have been published. About 100 awards are expected.

Who can apply for this grant?

Eligible applicants include states, universities, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The notice lists these categories but does not provide detailed eligibility criteria beyond them.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The notice does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the eligibility text does not break down business structures, so sole proprietors should confirm with CDC before applying.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Nonprofit organizations are explicitly listed among the eligible applicant types.

Summary

CDC health program open to states, universities, counties, small businesses, and non-profit organizations; funds unspecified public health activities under CFDA 93.136.

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