The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) has launched a second round of funding to expand the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) Level 2 network.

Up to 21 facilities will be awarded $500,000 each to strengthen preparedness, training, and capacity for high-consequence infectious disease (HCID) response.

Application Deadline: August 3, 2026, at 4 p.m. CT 

After starting your application, you will receive an email with a unique link for your institution’s application. Please save this email to return to your application dashboard at any time. 

Application Resources 

NSPS STAND Award Round 2 RFP and Appendices

NSPS STAND Award Round 2 RFP 

Appendix 1 – NSPS Overview

Appendix 2 – NSPS Level 1-4 Minimum Capabilities

Appendix 3 – Response Guide for Proposal

Appendix 4 – VHF Checklist  

Appendix 5 – Glossary of Key Terms

SOW and Budget Justification Template

R&R Budget Template

NSPS Level 2 Cost Estimates

NSPS Level 2 Estimates Template

NSPS Level 2 Hospital Resource Guide

Round 1 Documents

NSPS STAND Award Round 1 RFP and Appendices

NSPS STAND Award Round 1 RFP 

Questions?

Contact award@netec.org with questions.

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