NETEC is accepting applications for a new round of funding to support U.S. hospitals in strengthening preparedness for high-consequence infectious diseases. This opportunity provides financial support for facilities working to build or enhance their ability to safely care for patients with special pathogens, while also participating in a national network focused on training, coordination, and readiness.
Program Overview
This funding opportunity supports U.S. hospitals in strengthening their ability to care for patients with high-consequence infectious diseases. The goal is to help facilities build or enhance real-world readiness through training, planning, and operational improvements that support safe and coordinated response.
Why This Matters
Hospitals play a critical role in identifying and safely managing rare but high-risk infectious diseases. This program helps strengthen that capability at both the facility and regional level, supporting faster, safer, and more coordinated responses when they are needed most.
What the Funding Supports
Funding may be used to strengthen a facility’s preparedness and response capabilities in several key areas, including workforce training, infection prevention and control, PPE readiness, response planning, and operational exercises. Support may also be used for equipment purchases and targeted infrastructure improvements that enhance patient isolation and care, as well as activities that strengthen coordination with public health agencies and regional healthcare partners.
What to Expect as a Participant
Selected facilities take an active role in strengthening readiness over the course of the award period. This includes participating in training, exercises, and coordinated activities with regional and national partners, as well as working toward sustained improvements in infectious disease preparedness.
Who Should Apply
U.S.-based hospitals with core clinical services such as emergency care, inpatient care, and the ability to support patient isolation are encouraged to apply. Facilities interested in expanding or strengthening their infectious disease preparedness capabilities are a strong fit for this opportunity.
Funding at a Glance
Through this funding opportunity, up to 21 healthcare facilities may receive awards of up to $500,000 each, with a total of $10.5 million available nationwide. Funding will support activities conducted during the award period, which runs from September 2026 through June 2027. Applications are due by August 3, 2026, and facilities selected for funding will participate in a national effort to strengthen preparedness for high-consequence infectious diseases.
Next Steps & Application
Full eligibility details, application materials, and submission instructions are available through the official funding page and application portal. https://netec.org/stand-fund-award/