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

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.

Program Details

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA is a federal agency that offers the Emerging Infections Network - Research for Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Travel-associated Infectious Diseases grant program to support health and wellness programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for health and wellness programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions, government agencies and municipalities, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and for-profit businesses. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $1.8M – $6M. The application deadline is November 5, 2026 (92 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports health and wellness programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 621, 622, 541720. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

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Eligibility

• Funded by CDC

Award details

Award range: $1.8M – $6M. Applications close on November 5, 2026 (92 days remaining).

Categories

Health