Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement
Centers for Disease Control - OPHPR
Who can apply
This NOFO is intended for states, political subdivisions of states, and other public entities as specified in section 317(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC § 247(b)). It targets public health organizations that serve state, tribal, local, and territorial populations and are constitutionally empowered to protect the health and welfare of their respective communities, focused on executing emergency preparedness and response services. To demonstrate existing capacity for public health emergency management, applicants must submit their response organizational charts and work plans. If these documents are not submitted, the application will be considered non-responsive and will receive no further review. Local government organizations or their bona fide agents must:Serve a county population of 2 million or more or serve a city population of 400,000 or more. Populations for county and city jurisdictions are based on the following 2021 U.S. Census resources:City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 (census.gov) U.S. Census – Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places, Ranked by July 1, 2021, Population: April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021County Population Totals: 2020-2021 (census.gov) U.S. Census – Annual Estimates for 2021Sources may be updated as census data change over timeLocal jurisdictions that meet population requirements are listed in Attachment A.Tribal governments or their bona fide agents must be federally recognized and:Serve a population of 50,000 or more.CDC will reopen this announcement periodically over the five-year NOFO period to accommodate population changes and ensure we maintain a current roster of eligible jurisdictions for emergency response. Sources for future postings of this NOFO will be based on the latest census data and may change over time.The anticipated dates for reposting are noted below. Applicants will have 60 days to submit an application.July 2024July 2025July 2026
About this opportunity
CDC seeks to enhance the nation’s ability to rapidly mobilize, surge, and respond to public health emergencies (PHEs) as identified by CDC by establishing a roster of approved but unfunded (ABU) applicants that may receive rapid funding to respond to PHEs of such magnitude, complexity, or significance that they would have an overwhelming impact upon, and exceed resources available to, the jurisdictions. Applicants will undergo an objective merit review process, and entities that successfully meet the requirements for approval will be placed on the ABU list. CDC will use this ABU list for emergencies that require federal support to effectively respond to, manage, and address identified public health threats. CDC will make funding related to this NOFO available once it has determined a publi...