Hurricane and Tropical Storms

President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D. have declared public health emergencies in multiple States and Territories in response to the recent series of hurricanes/tropical storms. CDC understands that these hurricanes/tropical storms will affect some applicants’ and recipients’ ability to submit applications and/or reports on time due to their closure or ability to operate. CDC will consider accepting applications beyond current deadlines for new awards, non-competing continuations, and supplemental awards, as well as late submissions of required reports, on a case-by-case basis.

For applicants or current recipients (as applicable) adversely affected by a hurricane/tropical storm that need additional time for submission(s) please do the following:

• Applicants to a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) must review Part II D.4. Submission Dates and Times and Part II G. Agency Contacts, for the name of the CDC Grants Staff to contact for assistance as soon as possible but prior to the closing date to request an extension.  Please note that competitive awards may have a limit on the number of days an extension can be approved.
• Current recipients should first review the award’s terms and conditions for reporting requirements or the continuation guidance for non-competing applications. If further direction or clarification is needed, you must contact the assigned CDC Project Officer for programmatic concerns or Grants Management Specialist for administrative matters within 10 days of the due date or as soon as you are able to assess your needs to determine next steps for program execution and/or to discuss submission extensions.

CDC will provide written notification to applicants and/or current recipients if an extension request has been approved.