Enhanced Testing Capacity for Vector-Borne Diseases in Public Health Laboratories
Request for Applications (RFA): State and local public health laboratories may apply for one-time funding to establish and/or enhance testing capacity for the diagnosis of vector-borne diseases.
Summary
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), in cooperation with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Vector-borne Diseases (VBD), is seeking to award one-time funding for state or local public health laboratories for the purpose of establishing and/or enhancing testing capacity for the diagnosis of vector-borne diseases to meet your jurisdictional testing needs. The aim of this funding opportunity is to assist laboratories with an aspect of implementation or expansion of VBD testing that is otherwise not feasible currently and is not otherwise already funded.
Award amounts will depend on the scope of the proposed project, with an estimated award per site of $10,000-$20,000.
Read the Full RFA for more information
Eligibility
All state or local US public health laboratories are eligible to apply for one-time funding.
Anticipated RFP Schedule
- November 9, 2026: RFP Issued
- December 10, 2026: RFP Responses Due by 11:59 pm ET
- December 18, 2026: Final review completed and awardees selected
- February 1, 2027: Estimated Contract Start Date
APHL will communicate any modification to this anticipated schedule on this webpage and via an email blast to public health laboratories.
Response Submittal
Please see the Application-Required Submissions section of the RFA for items that must be included in the completed proposal.
Applicants must send completed proposals via email to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] by 11:59 pm ET on the date listed in the Anticipated RFP Schedule above.
APHL will send an email acknowledging the receipt of your application; if you do not receive an acknowledgement within two business days, please email the RFP point of contact above to confirm receipt.
RFP Materials
Questions and Answers
Questions and their answers will be shared here, should they arise.