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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA, Department of Health and Human Services

Deadline
November 5, 2026in 16 daysElectronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date.
Award size
$750,000 to $1 millionAbout 1 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps organizations improve travel health information and research for U.S. travelers. It supports tools for healthcare providers and travelers to stay healthy while abroad. The grant also helps collect health data during travel.

The money can pay for

  • Improving travel health information for providers and travelers
  • Collecting health data through electronic tools
  • Conducting research on health threats during travel
  • Increasing awareness of travel medicine among doctors

Who can apply

Organizations such as governments, schools, nonprofits, and some for-profit groups can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant is for large-scale health projects and may require technical expertise that small community nonprofits may not have.

Before you apply

  • The grant requires no matching funds
  • Only one award is expected
  • The deadline is November 5, 2026
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

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.

Opportunity number
RFA-CK-26-036
Posted
August 5, 2026
Total funding
$5 million
Eligible applicants
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Special district governments
County governments
Independent school districts
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Assistance listing
93.084 Prevention of Disease, Disability, and Death by Infectious Diseases
Agency contact
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
RYork@cdc.gov
404-498-2015
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