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NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY!


Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) for Tribal Nations

Application Deadline: January 24th, 2025

Funding Description

As sovereign governments, Tribal Nations are inherently public health authorities and have the legal authority to receive case reports on conditions of interest to them (“of interest” is defined by Tribal law). Historically, Tribes have faced difficulties in receiving real-time disease case reports. Whether through a direct connection or through an indirect connection facilitated through a formal partnership, electronic case reporting (eCR) can provide real-time data to Tribal public health authorities to ensure swift public health action. 


The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is offering a funding opportunity for Tribes, or organizations designated by one or more Tribes to receive the Tribe’s data, such as Tribal consortia, Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs), and other similar entities under one of two categories:


1. Category A: Implementation of Direct eCR Connection ($200,000): Sub-awardees will conduct projects to begin the implementation process of directly receiving eCR data;


2. Category B: Strengthening Partnerships for eCR Data Exchange ($75,000): Sub-awardees who currently receive eCR data indirectly through existing collaborations with state and/or local health departments will conduct projects to increase their ability to receive or use eCR data through strengthened partnership(s). 

NIHB anticipates funding up to three high-quality proposals from eligible applicants for $200,000 each under Category A, and up to two proposals for $75,000 each under Category B. The project period for these awards will run from approximately January 2025 to July 2025.

Apply Today!

To apply for this funding opportunity, submit an application to Sophie Sembajwe, Project Lead, Public Health Policy & Programs, ssembajwe@nihb.org no later than January 24th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT.

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Questions?



Contact Sophie Sembajwe, Public Health Policy and Programs Project Lead at ssembajwe@nihb.org

This RFA is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of financial assistance awards totaling $1,000,000, Improving Tribal Access to Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Data, with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents of this RFA are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Pre-Application Webinar (Optional)

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Time: 2pm ET

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What is eCR?

Electronic case reporting (eCR) is the automated, real-time exchange of case report information between electronic health records (EHRs) and public health authorities. eCR securely transfers patient and clinical information from healthcare providers to public health for disease tracking, case management, and contact tracing.  eCR securely transfers patient and clinical information from healthcare providers to public health for disease tracking, case management, and contact tracing. Public health authorities can elect to receive timely eCR data for specified conditions according to their needs and interests. Learn more about eCR here.

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