State Biomonitoring Cooperative Agreement

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NCEH) is issuing a cooperative‑agreement grant to support state, local, tribal, and territorial public‑health laboratories in conducting high‑quality biomonitoring of environmental chemicals. Applicants may propose activities in one of three components: (1) community‑level investigations of metals, pesticides, or PFAS; (2) state‑ or regional‑level biomonitoring studies; or (3) measurement of emerging‑concern chemicals not covered in the National Exposure Report (e.g., radiobioassay, microplastics, nutritional biomarkers, ethylene oxide, second‑hand cannabis smoke). The program aims to strengthen laboratory capacity, technical expertise, and collaborative networks, and to ensure clear reporting of findings. Up to six awards will be made, each ranging from $750,000 to $900,000, for a three‑year performance period. Eligible entities include state, city, county, tribal governments, public‑and‑private higher‑education institutions, and a broad set of nonprofit organizations. Applications are due electronically by 11:59 PM ET on April 19, 2027. • Funding: $15 M total, up to six awards ($750‑$900 K each) • Duration: 3 years per award • Eligible applicants: state, local, tribal, territorial public‑health labs and a wide range of governmental and nonprofit entities • Scope: laboratory capacity building, biomonitoring investigations, emerging‑chemical measurement, data analysis, and public reporting • Deliverables: technical reports, data sets, and recommendations to reduce harmful exposures.