This cooperative agreement establishes a single, integrated funding mechanism aimed at enhancing the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. It will support clinicians, healthcare professionals, healthcare systems, institutions, and organizations directly involved in patient care, public health, and infectious disease control across the United States. By strengthening the capacity of these key stakeholders, the program will enable more effective frontline engagement, facilitate the implementation of timely public health responses, and generate expert insights to inform and improve public health guidance and practice.

The program will focus on building and sustaining critical infrastructure, workforce training, communication strategies, and emergency response capabilities needed to address both emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. Emphasis will be placed on expanding national infection prevention capacity through targeted education and training initiatives, particularly in the areas of antimicrobial resistance and infection control. Additionally, the program will enhance preparedness by supporting surge staffing and fostering coordination among healthcare and public health partners during emergency response efforts.

Government

• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• State governments
• Public and Indian housing authorities

Business

• Small businesses
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Education

• Independent school districts
• Private institutions of higher education
• Public and state institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

• Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

• Unrestricted