Pediatric Disaster Care Centers of Excellence Program Cooperative Agreement

The purpose of this NOFO is to fund four PEDs COEs to: Develop a coordinated pediatric disaster care capability for pediatric patient care in disasters. Strengthen pediatric disaster preparedness plans and health care system coordination related to pediatric medical surge in disasters. Enhance statewide and regional medical surge capacity for pediatric patients. Increase and maintain health care professional competency through the development and delivery of a standardized training program. Enhance situational awareness of pediatric disaster care capabilities and capacity and assess regional pediatric readiness. Specific focus will be given to the management of pediatric care related to trauma, infectious diseases including

Program Details

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is a federal agency that offers the Pediatric Disaster Care Centers of Excellence Program Cooperative Agreement grant program to support health and wellness programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response 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 eligible organizations. 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 Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0. The application deadline is August 31, 2026 (30 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. 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

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response before applying.

Award details

Award range: $0. Applications close on August 31, 2026 (30 days remaining).

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