Strengthening global health security through local partnerships in Uganda

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a principal agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is forecasting a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Strengthening global health security through local partnerships in Uganda." This opportunity stems from the agency’s broader mission to protect public health and enhance global health security through evidence-based initiatives, especially in regions facing recurring health threats. Through its Global Health Center (GHC), the CDC aims to foster resilient local health systems capable of responding effectively to disease outbreaks and emergencies. This funding opportunity focuses specifically on addressing priority gaps identified during the 2023 Joint External Evaluation of Uganda’s Global Health Security capacities. These gaps span multiple sectors of the country’s health infrastructure, including disease surveillance, laboratory systems, and rapid response capacities for both human and zoonotic diseases. Additionally, the initiative targets preparedness for multi-hazard events, aligns with Uganda’s National Action Plan for Health Security, and supports the implementation of real-time emergency funding mechanisms and national legislation for health emergencies. Key areas of intervention under this NOFO include strengthening surveillance systems, particularly through the expansion of Uganda’s National Integrated Surveillance System (NISS), which is expected to integrate functions like laboratory diagnostics, emergency notifications, workforce tracking, and response coordination. The grant will also support the development and rollout of a national border health program and a functional electronic surveillance platform. This multifaceted approach aims to ensure Uganda is better equipped to handle both endemic and emerging threats. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education (both public and private), tribal governments and organizations, small businesses, public housing authorities, and various units of local and state government. No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for this opportunity, thereby enhancing accessibility for applicants with limited financial capacity. Applications for this forecasted opportunity are expected to open on April 24, 2026, and will close on June 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Awards are anticipated to be issued by August 31, 2026, with funded projects starting on September 30, 2026. A total of up to three awards will be granted under this opportunity, with an estimated total program funding of $5,000,000. However, specific award ceilings or minimums have not yet been defined. For further information or inquiries, applicants can contact Broderick Yoerg at 404-234-0666 or via email at [email protected]. As this is a forecasted notice, applicants should monitor Grants.gov for the official posting and full application instructions. There is no indication of pre-application requirements such as Letters of Intent at this stage.