Rapid-Cycle Survey Collaborative for Provider and Public Input on Immunization Issues

Background
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled 'Rapid-Cycle Survey Collaborative for Provider and Public Input on Immunization Issues' (RFA-IP-25-111). The purpose of this NOFO is to support a research project aimed at obtaining timely input from nationally representative samples of healthcare providers and the public on critical immunization issues that are vital to public health.

The initiative seeks to address challenges in vaccination coverage and improve strategies for immunization amidst evolving public health needs.

Grant Details
The recipient of this grant is expected to conduct multiple surveys each year during the period of performance. These surveys will collect immunization-related data using scientifically sound methods that ensure adequate response rates, producing generalizable results.

The objectives include:
1) conducting at least four surveys annually targeting healthcare providers such as pediatricians, family physicians, obstetrician/gynecologists, general internists, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners;
2) surveying members of the public aged 18 and older, including subpopulations like pregnant women and parents of young children;
3) disseminating survey results broadly to inform recommendations for new vaccines, enhance immunization coverage strategies, and develop contingency plans for urgent issues like vaccine supply shortages.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and other organizations such as faith-based or community-based organizations.

Organizations must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number to apply.

Period of Performance
The estimated period of performance for this grant is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030.

Grant Value
The total estimated funding available for the entire five-year period is $3,750,000. The anticipated funding for each budget period (year) is $750,000.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in various locations across the United States as it involves surveying healthcare providers and members of the public nationwide.