Influenza Modeling and Forecasting

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to grow a network of researchers that strengthens CDC’s use of influenza modeling and forecasting to provide situational awareness, inform influenza prevention and control efforts, advance the science of influenza forecasting and modeling, and enhance communication of related findings with key partners. The network will help inform strategies to mitigate influenza-related morbidity and mortality. The expected total program funding over the performance period is $16,625,000, with an estimated average award per applicant of $2,375,000. • Providing situational awareness • Informing prevention and control of influenza • Advancing the science of influenza forecasting and modeling • Increasing communication of related results to best serve communities The period of performance is five years in 12-month budget periods, with an expected funding per applicant per 12-month budget period of $475,000.