This CFP requires a community-based organization (CBO) to be the lead applicant. CBOs include nonprofit organizations (501c3), local and state government agencies, and tribal organizations for the purpose of this CFP. Research institutions such as universities and contract research organizations are not eligible to serve as lead applicant organizations for this CFP, although they may serve as fiscal sponsors or research partners for eligible applicant organizations.

Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories. Awards will be made to organizations, not to individuals. Multi-organizational consortia are encouraged to apply if a single eligible organization is designated as the primary applicant responsible for maintaining consortium agreements with other participating organizations.