health · HHS-CDC-NCEZID

Reducing the burden of parasitic infections in the United States through evidence-based prevention and control activities.

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID · CDC-RFA-CK-26-0221

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Award Range

$250K – $1.3M

Total Program Funding

$23.8M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 17, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

CDC is funding 11 grants ($250K-$1.25M each, $23.75M total) for programs reducing the burden of parasitic infections in the United States. Yes, IN the U.S. — Chagas disease, toxoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, and neglected parasitic infections that disproportionately affect low-income and minority communities. Programs should improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention domestically.

Who Should Apply

Public health departments, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and community health organizations working on domestic parasitic disease surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment. Must focus on U.S. populations.

Who Should NOT Apply

International health organizations (this is domestic), tropical medicine researchers focused on overseas populations, or organizations without parasitology/infectious disease expertise.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must address parasitic infections within the United States
•Must reduce burden through evidence-based interventions
•11 awards of $250K-$1.25M
•Must focus on diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or surveillance
•Must target underserved populations bearing disproportionate burden
•No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Most people don't realize parasitic infections are a significant U.S. health problem — CDC estimates millions of Americans are affected, particularly in poverty-stricken areas (rural South, border regions, urban immigrant communities). If you're a health department or academic center in these areas with Chagas screening programs, toxocara surveillance, or trichomoniasis treatment initiatives, this is one of the few domestic parasitology funding sources. Show the local burden with data and propose specific, measurable interventions.

Competitiveness: Moderate — 11 awards in a neglected domestic health area. Limited competition because few organizations focus on U.S. parasitology.

What This Grant Funds

Reducing the burden of parasitic infections in the United States through evidence-based prevention and control activities.

Attachments

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cdc-rfa-ck-26-0221_forPublication.pdf

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Q&A's.docx

QAs.docx

Who Can Apply

Bona fide agents applying on behalf of state, territorial, local, and tribal government organizations.

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSmall BusinessesSpecial District GovernmentsUnrestricted (open to all)County GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)Independent School DistrictsOther Tribal OrganizationsFor-Profit Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $250K
Maximum Award: $1.3M
Total Program Funding: $23.8M
Expected Number of Awards: 11
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 17, 2026

Application Deadline: July 17, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Jamal Choice-Project Officer qhi2@cdc.gov

qhi2@cdc.gov

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