Providing technical support and capacity building for the Government of Mozambique and local organizations for life-saving HIV and TB and public health care services in the Republic of Mozambique

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a forecasted cooperative agreement opportunity focused on enhancing HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and public health service delivery in Mozambique. This initiative, identified as CDC-RFA-JG-26-0162, is part of the U.S. Government’s (USG) ongoing commitment to global health security and HIV epidemic control. The award falls under the Global AIDS program (Assistance Listing 93.067) and is aligned with the broader goals of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The CDC anticipates this program will continue strengthening Mozambique's public health infrastructure and its transition to sustainable, locally led service delivery systems. The grant’s core objective is to provide technical support and capacity building for the Government of the Republic of Mozambique (GRM), including its Ministry of Health (MISAU), and local health organizations. This support is intended to ensure the expansion and sustainability of integrated, life-saving HIV and TB services at both the national and provincial levels. A major focus of this NOFO is enhancing the implementation of direct service delivery (DSD) models and improving the capacity of provincial directorates to manage and lead HIV and TB care delivery independently. The cooperative agreement will also facilitate national-level strategic initiatives, including technical guideline development, policy updates, and creation of new training curricula. Support is expected for both human resources for health (HRH) and systems that enable continuous professional development through innovative platforms such as virtual training and telemedicine. These components are essential for long-term sustainability and self-reliance of the GRM in managing its health services. The CDC anticipates awarding up to three cooperative agreements, with an estimated Year 1 funding of approximately $15,000,000, pending the availability of funds. Although the Award Ceiling for Year 1 is listed as 0, this is likely a placeholder pending final appropriations and does not reflect the actual funding intent. No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated for applicants. Eligibility is open to a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, higher education institutions, tribal governments and organizations, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and various governmental bodies at the state, local, and district levels. The submission must be made electronically via Grants.gov, with a deadline of June 12, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET. The estimated start date for projects is September 30, 2026. This is a forecasted opportunity, with an anticipated posting date of April 10, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov for updates and should direct inquiries to the CDC's DGHT NOFO team at [email protected]. The program is not currently accepting applications, but given its importance and likely annual recurrence, stakeholders are advised to prepare for the upcoming application cycle.