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:
Reducing Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa
The CDC Foundation is announcing a solicitation from eligible applicants interested in partnering with the CDC Foundation, donors, government entities and other partners to serve as the Senior Program Coordinator of a new privately funded maternal and newborn health program in Malawi.
Due Date: January 15, 2026 5:00 p.m. Central Africa Time
Contact: maternalhealth@cdcfoundation.org
Supporting Community-Serving Organizations to Provide Basic Swimming and Water Safety Skills Training for School-Aged Children in Select States – Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026
The CDC Foundation is announcing a Request for Proposals 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 5-17 years. Eligible applicants will operate in Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawai'i, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Oklahoma and Texas. Applicants must work collaboratively with their local school system to facilitate program activities. Priority consideration will be given to programs that reach communities with people who have limited access to swimming and water safety training.
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Proposal Narrative (Download Template)
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School Letter (Download Template)
Due Date: January 30, 2026, by 5:00pm ET
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.
For information on how to find and apply for grants from CDC and other federal agencies, please visit grants.gov. If you are looking for opportunities to do business with CDC, please visit fedbizopps.gov.