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 a public health partner.
- 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:
Technical Advisor - Laboratory Capacity Building (Blood Lead Testing)
The CDC Foundation is seeking a Country Technical Advisor to support laboratories seeking to build or expand capacity to conduct blood lead testing. This role is a part of a broader Lead Poisoning Prevention Initiative working across nine countries to improve governments ability for early detection and monitoring of lead poisoning.
Due Date: December 7, 2026
Contact: rcook@cdcfoundation.org
Graphic Design Support for Public Health Systems Strengthening Initiative
The CDC Foundation seeks to engage an experienced Graphic Designer with demonstrated expertise in translating complex strategic initiatives into clear, visually compelling roadmap graphics and high-level communications products to develop the design for a public health systems transformation roadmap, implementation plan report and PowerPoint slide deck that can be used for briefing and awareness purposes.
Due Date: November 13, 2026 by 12:00 pm ET
Contact: sborah@cdcfoundation.org
Implementation and Evaluation of Healthy Native Babies Project (HNBP) Materials Partner
The CDC Foundation is re-releasing this RFP and request proposals from Tribes, Tribal Serving Organizations (TSOs) and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) [T/TSOs/UIOs] to implement and evaluate the implementation of the updated Healthy Native Babies Project (HNBP) materials within their service areas. This initiative aims to strengthen culturally relevant infant safe sleep education, increase community awareness and support Native families in reducing sleep related infant deaths. Selected T/TSOs/UIOs will adapt, disseminate and assess the use of HNBP materials in ways that reflect the cultural, linguistic and community-specific needs of the Native populations they serve.
Due Date: November 16, 2026 at 5:00pm ET
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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