ForecastedFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-CE-27-013

CDC National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (YVPCs): Rigorous Evaluation of Prevention Approaches to Prevent and Reduce Youth Violence

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERACloses Dec 1, 2026(49 days left)Up to $1,200,000

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This is a CDC research grant for organizations that can run rigorous evaluations of youth violence prevention programs for ages 10-24 in high-violence communities, plus build community partnerships and train early-career researchers. It is not a service-delivery or operating grant for small businesses with no research capacity; if you cannot design and execute a formal evaluation of at least two prevention approaches, do not apply.

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Research organizations with youth violence prevention programs, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Universities and school districts, Tribal governments and organizations
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Businesses with no research or youth violence focus, Organizations unable to run rigorous program evaluations
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What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Training, Operating support, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $1,200,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 1, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $1,200,000, with about 5 awards expected from a total program funding of $30,000,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is broad: state, local, and tribal governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, and small businesses may all apply. Additional eligibility details will be included in the NOFO.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The eligibility list does not explicitly name sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, and final criteria await the NOFO.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible.

Summary

CDC funds National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention to rigorously evaluate at least two youth violence prevention approaches for ages 10-24 in high-violence communities, build community partnerships, and train early-career researchers. Eligibility is broad (governments, tribes, nonprofits, schools, universities, businesses); final criteria await the NOFO.

About this grant

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) seeks investigator-initiated research proposals to expand the evidence base for the prevention of violence among youth aged 10 to 24 years. The purpose of this announcement is to fund the National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (or Youth Violence Prevention Centers; YVPCs) to continue to build the evidence-base for youth violence prevention approaches, build strong community collaboration and engagement to inform the research, and support training for early career researchers. The proposed YVPCs should focus activities on communities with rates of youth violence that are higher than the national average. The YVPCs will address four core elements: 1) Administrative Capacity: YPCS should establish a strong administrative infrastructure within the YVPC to support the effective implementation and evaluation of prevention approaches and the translation and dissemination of results. 2) Research and Rigorous Evaluation: YVPCs should conduct a rigorous evaluation of at least two distinct violence prevention approaches. These approaches must address at least two of the priority research areas specified in the funding announcement to reduce rates of youth violence in the selected communities. 3) Collaboration and Engagement: YVPCs should foster partnerships with local organizations and individuals who can provide insights and guidance to inform prevention and research activities. They should actively engage in efforts to share knowledge and collaborate on youth violence prevention efforts and establish a youth advisory council in each intervention community. 4) Training and Education: YVPCs should integrate training activities for early career researchers in youth violence prevention. These activities should complement the YVPC’s implementation, evaluation, and research efforts and foster collaboration and engagement.

Who can apply

Additional Eligibility Information to be included in the NOFO

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Community development
  • Science

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