The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is forecasting a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Connecting Organizations and People to Empower Diabetes Prevention and Treatment (Connections)." This initiative aims to evaluate the effectiveness of existing Clinical Community Linkage (CCL) and social connectedness programs in reducing disparities related to diabetes risk factors, incidence, and complications. The program is critical for understanding how various mechanisms can improve diabetes outcomes and will support research that informs future scaling of effective programs. The estimated total funding for this opportunity is $3,150,000, with individual awards ranging from $0 to $350,000, and applications are due by January 6, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Celeste Sanders at CSanders4@cdc.gov or by phone at 770-488-2536 for further information.