How to Apply

Pre-Award Activities for Applicants

Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Read the NOFO document to become familiar with CDC’s specific project need(s) and desired outcome(s); visit the Application Process page for additional background information on CDC’s NOFOs
- Prospective applicants should sign up to receive NOFO change notifications: visit Grants.gov and click on the “Send Me Change Notifications Emails” link within the Synopsis Details tab
Determine eligibility and submission dates: After reading the NOFO, determine if your organization is a good fit based on organizational capabilities, CDC need(s), and NOFO eligibility requirements, if any
- Visit the Eligibility page for more information
Complete required registrations and forms: Complete all pre-application registrations noted within the NOFO; for example, required registrations include Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), System for Award Management (SAM), Grants.gov, and eRA Commons
- For more information on required registrations, visit Application Resources
Develop and submit an application: Follow the guidance, requirements, and timelines outlined in the NOFO to develop and submit required documents
- Visit the Application Process page for more information