DC OT20-2004 Info – CDC has a new noncompetitive grant, Supporting Tribal Public Health Capacity in Coronavirus Preparedness and Response (CDC-RFA-OT20-2004) to expand access to all tribal communities

Announcement from CDC,

• CDC has a new noncompetitive grant, Supporting Tribal Public Health Capacity in Coronavirus Preparedness and Response (CDC-RFA-OT20-2004) to expand access to all tribal communities. Under this mechanism:
  • A total of $159M is allocated for tribal communities.
  • The application due date is May 31^st.
  • This funding is intended to carry out surveillance, epidemiology, laboratory capacity, infection control, mitigation, communications, and other preparedness and response activities for COVID-19.
  • In order to allocate resources quickly, CDC is awarding funding on a rolling basis, as applications are submitted.
  • We would like to see applications from all eligible applicants:  All federally recognized tribal nations, all tribes and tribal organizations that contract or compact with IHS under Title I and Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, and consortia of these tribes or their bona fide agents are eligible

For more information visit: https://www.cdc.gov/tribal/cooperative-agreements/covid-19.html

Or email: TribalCOVIDNOFO@cdc.gov