Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA JG 26 0042
Apply for CDC RFA JG 26 0042
- The Centers for Disease Control-GHC in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving global health security in Côte d'Ivoire to stop the spread of infectious disease" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.318.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-08-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-10-02. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Unrestricted.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Global Health Center (CDC-GHC), is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Improving global health security in Cote d'Ivoire to stop the spread of infectious disease" (Funding Opportunity Number: CDC RFA JG 26 0042). The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to strengthen global health security in Cote d'Ivoire by building on prior CDC-supported work and expanding programs that protect people from infectious disease threats. The effort is designed to be implemented in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and other relevant government institutions, emphasizing coordination, practical capacity-building, and activities that can be sustained within national systems.
The NOFO is centered on three major outcomes that align with the core pillars of global health security. First, it aims to improve prevention of avoidable epidemics. This includes reducing the risk of outbreaks that occur naturally as well as improving safeguards against the accidental or intentional release of dangerous pathogens. In practical terms, prevention often involves strengthening biosafety and biosecurity practices, improving infection prevention and control in healthcare settings, raising vaccination and other preventive coverage where relevant, and reinforcing policies and systems that reduce the likelihood that a local health issue escalates into a larger epidemic.
Second, the opportunity focuses on improving the ability to detect public health threats early. That means enhancing the systems that identify, characterize, and report emerging infectious diseases and other urgent health events as quickly as possible. Activities that support this goal commonly include improvements to disease surveillance networks, strengthening laboratory capacity and diagnostic quality, better data management and reporting pipelines, workforce development for epidemiology and laboratory professionals, and stronger event-based surveillance so unusual clusters or signals can be recognized and escalated rapidly. The emphasis is not just on finding threats, but on reliably confirming what they are and ensuring the information reaches decision-makers in time to act.
Third, the NOFO seeks to improve the capacity to respond rapidly and effectively to infectious diseases and other public health threats of international concern. This outcome is about operational readiness: the people, plans, coordination mechanisms, and tools needed to contain outbreaks before they spread. Response capacity typically involves emergency operations coordination, incident management structures, rapid response team development, field investigation capability, risk communication, logistics and supply readiness, and after-action learning so future responses improve. The overarching intent is to help Cote d'Ivoire respond faster, more consistently, and in a way that meets international expectations for managing cross-border health risks.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means substantial involvement by CDC in the project through technical collaboration, shared planning, and ongoing performance engagement rather than a hands-off grant model. Up to two awards are expected. The NOFO lists an award ceiling of 0, which usually indicates the maximum funding amount is not specified in the public summary and may be detailed in the full announcement or determined by available funds and final negotiation.
Eligibility is broad and includes various levels of U.S. government entities (state, county, city/township, special districts), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other-than-small businesses), and the opportunity is listed as unrestricted. The program falls under CFDA 93.318 and the funding activity category is Health.
Key dates provided in the listing show the opportunity was created on 2026-08-03, with an original closing date of 2026-10-02. Overall, the grant is positioned as a continuation and expansion of CDC-supported global health security work in Cote d'Ivoire, with a clear emphasis on preventing outbreaks, detecting threats sooner, and responding more effectively to limit illness, deaths, and international spread.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Improving global health security in Cote d'Ivoire to stop the spread of infectious disease."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Global Health Center (CDC-GHC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CDC RFA JG 26 0042.
What type of funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This award uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically involves substantial CDC involvement through technical collaboration, shared planning, and ongoing performance engagement (rather than a hands-off grant approach).
What is the overall purpose of the NOFO?
The purpose is to strengthen global health security in Cote d'Ivoire by building on prior CDC-supported work and expanding programs that protect people from infectious disease threats.
Where will the work be focused?
The effort is focused on Cote d'Ivoire, with an emphasis on strengthening systems to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats and other public health events of international concern.
Who is the work expected to be implemented with?
Implementation is designed to occur in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and other relevant government institutions, emphasizing coordination, practical capacity-building, and sustainability within national systems.
What are the three major outcomes this NOFO is centered on?
The NOFO centers on three outcomes aligned with global health security pillars: (1) improving prevention of avoidable epidemics, (2) improving early detection of public health threats, and (3) improving rapid and effective response capacity.
What does "improving prevention of avoidable epidemics" mean in this NOFO?
It refers to reducing the risk of outbreaks that occur naturally and strengthening safeguards against accidental or intentional release of dangerous pathogens. Examples described include strengthening biosafety and biosecurity practices, improving infection prevention and control in healthcare settings, raising vaccination and other preventive coverage where relevant, and reinforcing policies and systems that reduce escalation from local issues to larger epidemics.
What does the NOFO mean by improving early detection of public health threats?
It means enhancing systems to identify, characterize, and report emerging infectious diseases and other urgent health events as quickly as possible, including improvements to surveillance networks, laboratory capacity and diagnostic quality, data management and reporting pipelines, workforce development for epidemiology and laboratory professionals, and event-based surveillance to recognize unusual clusters or signals.
What is included under improving rapid response capacity?
Response capacity is described as operational readiness to contain outbreaks before they spread. Typical elements mentioned include emergency operations coordination, incident management structures, rapid response team development, field investigation capability, risk communication, logistics and supply readiness, and after-action learning to improve future responses.
Is this opportunity meant to continue previous CDC work?
Yes. It is positioned as a continuation and expansion of prior CDC-supported global health security work in Cote d'Ivoire.
How many awards does CDC expect to make?
Up to two awards are expected.
Is there a maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
The listing shows an award ceiling of 0, which commonly indicates the maximum funding amount is not specified in the public summary and may be provided in the full announcement or determined by available funds and final negotiation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. state, county, city/township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other-than-small businesses). The opportunity is also listed as unrestricted.
Is the opportunity restricted to nonprofits only?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit and for-profit organizations, as well as multiple types of government entities and higher education institutions.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.318.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Health.
What are the key dates mentioned for this opportunity?
The listing indicates the opportunity was created on 2026-08-03 and has an original closing date of 2026-10-02.
What is the main public health goal of funding these activities?
The overarching intent is to help Cote d'Ivoire prevent outbreaks, detect threats sooner, and respond more effectively to limit illness, deaths, and international spread of infectious diseases.
Does the NOFO emphasize sustainability within national systems?
Yes. The description emphasizes practical capacity-building and activities that can be sustained within national systems, implemented in coordination with national institutions such as the Ministry of Health.
Does this opportunity address threats beyond naturally occurring outbreaks?
Yes. The prevention outcome explicitly references improving safeguards against accidental or intentional release of dangerous pathogens, alongside reducing the risk of naturally occurring outbreaks.
Does the NOFO specify the exact set of activities applicants must carry out?
The provided summary describes typical activities aligned to prevention, detection, and response (for example: biosafety/biosecurity, surveillance and labs, emergency coordination and rapid response), but it does not list a full required activity set in the excerpt provided.
What makes this a "global health security" opportunity?
It focuses on the core global health security pillars: preventing avoidable epidemics, detecting threats early through surveillance and laboratory systems, and responding rapidly and effectively to events that can spread across borders.
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