Centers of Excellence in Healthcare Quality: Detecting and Responding to Threats to Healthcare Safety
ID: 360437Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID (HHS-CDC-NCEZID)

Award Range

$3M - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Centers of Excellence in Healthcare Quality: Detecting and Responding to Threats to Healthcare Safety." This initiative aims to establish a collaborative network among healthcare systems, facilities, and public health partners to enhance the detection, response, and prevention of threats to patient and healthcare worker safety, ultimately improving the quality and resilience of U.S. healthcare delivery. The program is particularly relevant for various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient facilities, and encourages partnerships with public health departments and relevant entities. Interested applicants can apply for funding ranging from $2.5 million to $15 million, with an estimated total program funding of $750 million and an expected ten awards. Applications must be submitted electronically by June 5, 2026, with the anticipated award date set for August 1, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants may contact Carla Doan at gon5@cdc.gov or by phone at 770-488-8354.

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