Eligibility

At a glance

Organizations can use the criteria below to determine if they are eligible to apply for a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Applying for a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

All prospective applicants should review the eligibility criteria found in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Awards are made to organizations, not individuals. Each NOFO outlines who is eligible to apply, special eligibility requirements, and the justification for eligibility criteria. For more information on CDC's NOFOs, visit the Application Process.

3 steps to determine eligibility‎

1. Review eligibility criteria outlined in NOFO
2. Review criteria against organization status
3. Contact Grants Management Officers/Specialists (GMO/GMS) if additional assistance is required

Standard eligibility criteria

Competition Type

Eligibility Criteria

Full and Open Competition

All qualified organizations may apply based on application requirements outlined in the NOFO.

Limited Competition

Only eligible organizations may apply based on the specific requirements of the NOFO.

CDC may limit competition in order to:

  • Comply with authorizing statute or regulations
  • Ensure applicants are a good match to carry out the outlined activities
  • Achieve the desired outcome(s)
  • Provide opportunities to disadvantaged organizations

For Example: Competition may be limited to government organizations including state health departments and large city health departments (populations > 900k); American Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native Villages

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