Expanding Global Health Security through local partnerships in Senegal
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- CDC-RFA-JG-26-0048
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
- County Governments
- City/Township Governments
- Special District Governments
- Independent School Districts
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- For Profit Organizations
- Small Businesses
- Unrestricted
- Points of contact
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- Broderick Yoerg dghpnofos@cdc.gov
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is soliciting cooperative agreement applications to strengthen global health security infrastructure in Senegal through local partnerships, with applications due October 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofits (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), institutions of higher education (public and private), for-profit organizations, small businesses, tribal governments, and foreign entities. All projects must be conducted in Senegal in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene.
The NOFO funds three components with a combined Year 1 total of $1.5 million: Component 1 (Core Global Health Security Priorities) has a $500,000 ceiling and will be initially funded; Component 2 (Rapid Small-Scale Emergency Response) has a $1,000,000 ceiling; Component 3 (Rapid Large-Scale Emergency Response) has a $2,000,000 ceiling. Components 2 and 3 may be approved but unfunded pending future appropriations. Between 2 and 3 awards are anticipated for a five-year period of performance (five 12-month budget periods). A local partner funding preference providing 10 bonus points applies to organizations meeting specific ownership and staffing criteria within Senegal.
The initiative prioritizes strengthening laboratory networks, enhancing electronic surveillance and data systems, supporting risk communication and community awareness, and developing public health workforce capacity aligned with Global Health Security Agenda objectives. Applications must not propose research activities and are limited to 30-page project narratives. Review criteria total 100 points: Background and Approach (50 points), Evaluation and Performance Measurement Plan (25 points), and Organizational Capacity (25 points). Award notifications are expected by October 30, 2026. Recipients must comply with 2 CFR 200 and HHS Grants Policy Statement requirements. The Assistance Listing number is 93.318.
Synopsis
This NOFO aims to enhance Senegal's public health infrastructure to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats through implementing partners. The initiative focuses on strengthening public health surveillance systems, including community-based surveillance, improving laboratory networks, and enhancing workforce training. The goal is to build sustainable, resilient health security infrastructure, aligning with Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) objectives. Partners will collaborate to promote cross-sectoral coordination and foster innovative approaches.
Eligibility
N/A
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| cdc-rfa-jg-26-0048_mod.pdf | ||
| DGHP FY26 M&E Indicator List_01_Standard.docx | DOCX document | |
| cdc-rfa-jg-26-0048_v5_forPublication.pdf |
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