Strengthening Vaccine-Preventable Disease Prevention and Response

Background
The Strengthening Vaccine-Preventable Disease Prevention and Response grant opportunity is issued by the CDC’s Immunization Services Division (ISD). This initiative builds upon the ongoing efforts of the Section 317 and Vaccines for Children (VFC) Programs, which are essential to the U.S. immunization program infrastructure. The goal of this grant is to achieve high vaccination coverage, reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD), and enhance responses to public health threats related to vaccines.

The VFC Program specifically aims to provide vaccines to children from families that may not afford them, thereby promoting health equity and ensuring timely vaccinations for all children. Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act supports prevention health services, focusing on maintaining immunization infrastructure and responding to VPD outbreaks.

Grant Details
The funding opportunity includes three components that applicants must apply for:

- Component 1 focuses on Core activities;
- Component 2 involves rapid small-scale responses to VPD outbreaks or other public health emergencies;
- Component 3 pertains to rapid large-scale responses to similar emergencies (this component is approved but unfunded).

The activities under this grant will include strengthening program infrastructure and management, increasing vaccine access, improving vaccination equity, promoting vaccine confidence and demand, and enhancing data collection and evaluation.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state health departments, local health departments, tribal organizations, and other entities involved in immunization services. Applicants must demonstrate capacity in managing vaccination programs and responding effectively to public health emergencies.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is anticipated to span multiple years, aligning with the ongoing needs of immunization programs and public health responses.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is $300 million, with individual awards potentially reaching up to $250,000 per applicant depending on the specific component applied for.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed across various geographic locations in the United States as specified by the applicants' proposals.