About
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) CDC-RFA-DD-26-0025 addresses identified resource needs and opportunities for people with autism or fragile X syndrome (FXS) across the lifespan.
- The ultimate goal for this work is improving long-term outcomes for people with autism or FXS across the lifespan.
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the NOFO can be found below.
NOFO purpose
On May 15, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) released funding opportunity CDC-RFA-DD-26-0025: Understanding and Promoting Resources and Opportunities for People with Autism and Fragile X and their Families Across the Lifespan.
The goal of this funding opportunity is to gather unique information to better understand the resources and opportunities needed to reduce morbidity, mortality, and improve other long-term outcomes for people with autism or fragile X syndrome (FXS) across the lifespan.
There are three components included in this NOFO:
- Component A: Survey to Promote Resources and Opportunities for aUtistic Teens and young adults (SPROUT) surveillance project
- Component B: Focus on Advancing Support and Transition with the Fragile X Online Registry With Accessible Research Database (FAST FORWARD) surveillance project
- Component C: Creating resources, support, and strengthening capacity for people with FXS
More information
Understanding and Promoting Resources and Opportunities for People with Autism and Fragile X and their Families Across the Lifespan (CDC-RFA-DD-26-0025)
For more information on this funding opportunity, visit https://simpler.grants.gov and search for: CDC-RFA-DD-26-0025
Application DUE DATE: June 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET