The CDC Foundation issues requests for proposals (RFP) to sub-grant funds received for a specific project. These RFPs will seek:
- providers of products or services required for a specific CDC Foundation program with CDC, or
- eligible nonprofit or governmental organizations that wish to participate in a CDC Foundation program addressing a specific health issue.
- a consultant/independent contractor (i.e. a sole proprietor, company, nonprofit, etc.) whose services are retained for a specified activity/project during a set time frame. The consultant/independent contractor works independently and is paid according to the terms of their written agreement with the Foundation. The consultant/independent contractor is not an employee of the CDC Foundation.
OPEN REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS:
Supporting Community-Serving Organizations to Pilot Basic Swimming and Water Safety Training for School-Aged Children in Select States
The CDC Foundation is announcing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from eligible community-serving organizations interested in partnering with the CDC Foundation to expand access to basic swimming and water safety skills training among children aged 5 to 17 years. Eligible applicants will operate in Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Oklahoma and Texas. Applicants must work collaboratively with local schools or school systems to facilitate program activities.
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Due Date: June 30, 2025 at 5:00pm EDT
Contact: drowningprevention@cdcfoundation.org
Please note that the CDC Foundation is not a traditional grantmaking foundation. We are not an endowed foundation, and we do not accept or respond to unsolicited proposals.
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