[Centers for Disease Control - NCIRD](https://www.cdc.gov/ncird)

May 2026

Estimated total funding: $14,750,000; ~7 awards; award ceiling/floor not specified; typical duration not specified.

Supports a network of researchers to advance CDC’s influenza modeling and forecasting for improved situational awareness, prevention, and control strategies.

--- ## Description This opportunity aims to expand a network of researchers to strengthen the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) use of influenza modeling and forecasting. The program supports research that enhances situational awareness, informs influenza prevention and control efforts, advances scientific understanding of influenza forecasting and modeling, and improves communication of findings with key partners, including state, local, and non-governmental organizations. The ultimate goal is to inform strategies that help mitigate influenza-related morbidity and mortality, with a particular focus on populations at higher risk or with lower access to influenza prevention and control measures. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated Full Application Deadline:** May 2026 (applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $14,750,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 7 - **Award Ceiling / Floor:** Not specified (no explicit maximum or minimum per award announced) - **Project Duration:** Not specified --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Others as specified in the program announcement There are no cost sharing or matching requirements. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline (May 2026, 11:59 pm ET). - Full application instructions will be provided in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) when the opportunity is posted. - Monitor the [Grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360210) for updates and the official application package. --- ## Additional Information - This is a cooperative agreement, which may involve substantial CDC programmatic involvement beyond standard grant oversight. - The focus is on research that directly enhances CDC’s influenza modeling and forecasting capabilities and communication with key partners. - Populations at higher risk or with lower access to influenza prevention/control are a priority. --- ## External Links - [CDC-NCIRD Program Page](https://www.cdc.gov/ncird) - [Opportunity Listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360210) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|----------------------------|---------------| | Rebecca Borchering | [xhq2@cdc.gov](mailto:xhq2@cdc.gov) | 404.639.5214 | | CDC General Info | [nipinfo@CDC.gov](mailto:nipinfo@CDC.gov) | (800)-232-4636 | ---

Influenza Modeling and Forecasting

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