WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the health of pregnant and postpartum women and their newborns. This initiative will provide an estimated total funding of $83.5 million for the Statewide Perinatal Quality Collaboratives: Improving Perinatal Care and Outcomes program. The program will issue approximately 39 awards to bona fide agents applying on behalf of state, territorial, local, and tribal government organi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. This initiative aims to establish and strengthen collaboration among community coalitions focused on preventing youth substance use. With an estimated total funding of $31.2 million, the DFC Support Program will provide up to $125,000 for each of the anticipated 50 awards. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) status, e more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, is seeking applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Drug-Free Communities Support Program. This program aims to establish and strengthen collaborations that support community coalitions working to prevent and reduce youth substance use. The funding opportunity has an estimated total of $31.2 million, with each award capped at $125,000. Approximately 50 awards are expected to be granted to eligible applicants, which include community-b more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced a new grant opportunity aimed at enhancing surveillance systems for pediatric infectious diseases. This initiative seeks to address the growing concern over the transmission and impact of infectious diseases among children, emphasizing the need for comprehensive monitoring to inform public health responses. The funding available for this program ranges from $850,000 to $1.1 million, supporting projects  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks applications for the Investigator-Focused Award (Parent R35). This funding opportunity is designed to support investigators in conducting innovative research across a variety of health-related fields. The Investigator-Focused Award aims to provide stable funding to experienced investigators, allowing them to focus on high-impact research areas that can lead to advancements in health and medical science. Eligible applicants more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing pediatric disaster care capabilities across the nation. The Pediatric Disaster Care Centers of Excellence Program Cooperative Agreement will provide an estimated total funding of $4.8 million, distributing grants to a projected four awardees. Eligible applicants include one or more public or private hospitals and corporate health systems. A corporate health s more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Health Resources and Services Administration, seeks applications for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program. This program aims to support the expansion of residency training in community-based settings, enhancing access to quality health care in medically underserved areas. Eligible applicants include teaching health centers, which are defined as community-based organizations that operate graduate medical education programs. The grant a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a new funding opportunity to support the advancement and sustainment of informatics technologies essential for cancer research. The Notice of Funding Opportunity aims to foster tools, software, and research resources that enhance data management and analysis across various stages of the cancer research continuum, including aspects of cancer biology, diagnosis and treatment, early detection, and risk assessment. With more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the global ability to detect, diagnose, and respond to fungal diseases. With an estimated total funding of $15 million, the agency plans to award up to 10 grants. This notice of funding opportunity focuses on building sustainable systems for fungal disease management and encourages projects that develop system and workforce capabilities, laboratory and diagnostic methods, and  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has opened funding for the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States. This initiative aims to enhance state-based suicide prevention efforts by providing substantial support to strategically address this pressing public health issue. States are invited to submit proposals that focus on implementing best practices in suicide prevention, tailored to meet the unique needs of their communities. The grant aims to facilitate t more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, seeks proposals for the Core State Injury Prevention Program (Core SIPP), a cooperative agreement designed to bolster public health infrastructure, enhance data collection, and build partnerships aimed at reducing unintentional injuries. With an estimated total funding pool of $37 million, the program anticipates making 26 awards to applicants demonstrating significant experience and organizational capacity. Eligible applicants inc more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at enhancing health outcomes for women living with HIV in the South. The total funding for this initiative is estimated at $7.5 million, with three expected awards to be made. Eligible applicants include governments from the territories of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Freely Asso more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the availability of HIV and other STI self-tests in communities significantly impacted by these infections. The initiative seeks proposals to optimize the recipient's existing web-based ordering portal and distribution program, with a goal of providing at least 1.5 million self-tests. With an estimated total funding of $75 million, this program is designed to increase awareness more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seeks proposals for innovative projects aimed at the early detection, response, and control of global rabies outbreaks. This initiative particularly targets preserving the rabies-free status of dogs in the U.S., a critical component of public health and safety. Eligible applicants include state and local health departments, nonprofit organizations, public-private partnerships, and academic institutions. Proposals sho more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, seeks proposals for the Fiscal Year 2027 Regional Nutrition Hubs program. This initiative aims to enhance nutrition assistance and education in underserved communities while addressing food insecurity. The Regional Nutrition Hubs are designed to provide comprehensive support, including food access, nutrition education, and community engagement activities. Organizations that are qualified to submit proposals include more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced the availability of supplemental funding aimed at enhancing public health practice. The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: 2027 Special Interest Project Supplements (SIPS) program is set to provide up to $600,000 for each project, with an estimated total funding pool of $11.7 million to be distributed among 14 awards. This initiative is open exclusively to applicants already appro more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at improving diabetes prevention and management strategies through community-clinical linkages. This initiative seeks to fund research projects that explore innovative combinations of strategies to enhance coordination between healthcare providers and community organizations. With an award range between $500,000 and $725,000, the grant will support studies that identify effecti more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at bolstering defenses against influenza and other respiratory pathogens. This initiative, titled Improving Protection Against Influenza and Other Respiratory Pathogens: the US Flu VE Network, underscores the agency's commitment to enhancing public health responses and preparedness. Grants will range from $1.4 million to $3.5 million, providing substantial funding for research  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the INCLUDE Project: Omics Phenotypes Related to Down Syndrome. This initiative aims to advance research that explores the omics profiles of individuals with Down syndrome, fostering a greater understanding of the biological underpinnings of the condition. Proposals should focus on integrating various omics data-such as genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics-to characterize and study the unique phenotypes asso more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity titled Maternal-Child Surveillance and Partnerships for Action, Results, and Knowledge. This initiative aims to address public health challenges such as alcohol use during pregnancy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), and cytomegalovirus (CMV), with a total estimated funding of $51 million and an expected 23 awards. Eligible applicants must focus on one  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seeks proposals for the NIOSH Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health(R) (U19). This initiative aims to promote and enhance worker health through innovative research practices that integrate occupational safety and health with overall wellness. The grant award range is between $500,000 and $1.4 million, offering substantial funding for research institutions, universities, and organizations focused on developing more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seeks proposals for the NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21). This initiative aims to enhance understanding of occupational diseases and injuries by addressing risks and conditions linked to workplace health issues, developing strategies to reduce hazards, and translating scientific discoveries into effective prevention measures. With an estimated total funding of $3 million, the program will allocate  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing cancer screening and management through innovative clinical decision support (CDS) tools. With an estimated total funding of $7.2 million, this initiative will award two proposals focused on the systematic implementation and evaluation of these tools within large health systems. The funding opportunity invites eligible applicants to develop and implement the CDC' more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing services to prevent the infectious disease consequences associated with drug use. The initiative, titled Strengthening Services to Prevent the Infectious Disease Consequences of Drug Use, has an estimated total funding of $82.5 million and anticipates awarding two grants. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) focuses on two key components. The first component intends to imp more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing clinical training for sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention. This initiative, titled The National Network of STI Clinical Prevention Training Centers, seeks to improve the capacity of healthcare providers to effectively prevent and manage STIs across the nation. Funding for the initiative will range from $350,000 to $1 million, allowing selected training centers to de more ST