Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Indonesia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a leading U.S. federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a forecasted cooperative agreement opportunity titled “Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Indonesia.” This initiative aligns with the CDC’s broader mission to improve health outcomes worldwide and advance global health security by fostering partnerships that can detect, prevent, and respond to public health threats. The funding opportunity is intended to strengthen and deepen collaborations between the CDC and Indonesia's Ministry of Health, supporting efforts to enhance public health infrastructure and ensure alignment with the country’s strategic priorities and international health commitments. This opportunity is particularly focused on building capacity across five strategic areas: real-time surveillance and reporting, laboratory systems, workforce development, emergency management and response, and health systems strengthening and service delivery. The projects funded under this announcement should build upon the foundational efforts established by the CDC’s prior initiative CDC-RFA-GH20-2120. Awarded entities are expected to tailor their efforts to Indonesia’s public health context while incorporating the latest recommendations from the 2023 Joint External Evaluation, as well as addressing specific priorities identified in Indonesia’s National Action Plan for Health Security. The funding mechanism for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, emphasizing active CDC involvement in the implementation and oversight of project activities. The CDC anticipates awarding up to two cooperative agreements, drawing from an estimated total program funding of $25 million. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds. While award ceilings and floors are technically listed as $0 in the forecast, this is a placeholder value typical in early-stage forecasts and is not indicative of the actual funding amounts that will be made available when the final Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is released. Eligibility for this grant is notably broad, allowing a wide range of public and private organizations to apply. Eligible entities include U.S.-based state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, institutions of higher education (both public and private), and for-profit businesses, including small businesses. This inclusive eligibility scope reflects the CDC’s recognition of the diverse expertise and capacity needed to drive impactful global health initiatives in partnership with foreign governments. The projected timeline indicates that the Notice of Funding Opportunity is expected to be posted by April 24, 2026, with full applications due by June 25, 2026. Submissions must be completed electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Awards are anticipated to be announced by August 31, 2026, with the performance period beginning on September 30, 2026. At this time, no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent or concept papers have been disclosed, nor has the full application package been released. Applicants seeking further clarification or wishing to engage with the funder may contact Broderick Yoerg at the Centers for Disease Control-GHC via email at [email protected] or by phone at 404-234-0666. Given its recurring nature and strategic alignment with international health standards and bilateral cooperation, this opportunity represents a significant avenue for entities seeking to contribute to sustainable global health outcomes through partnerships rooted in local leadership and evidence-based interventions.