# Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida (CDC-RFA-DD-26-0222)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 75/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | CDC-RFA-DD-26-0222 |
| Title | Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-08-26 |
| Close date | 2026-10-26 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $3,000,000 |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; State governments; Special district governments; City or township governments; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.073 |
| Summary | The purpose of component A (8-11 awardees) of this NOFO is to collect high-quality longitudinal data on children and adults with spina bifida (SB) who receive care in specialized spina bifida clinics participating in the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry (NSBPR). The purpose of component B (6-8 awardees) is to implement and evaluate the Urologic Management to Preserve Initial Renal Function Protocol for Young Children with Spina Bifida (UMPIRE) iterative protocol which aims to improve the management of the urinary and kidney systems in infants and young children with myelomeningocele. Building on existing longitudinal data collection, recipients will continue to collect data on patients |
| Agency contact | eut6@cdc.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Award ceiling of $300,000 suits small organizations.

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