Expanding global health security though local partnerships in Tanzania

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a forecast for a cooperative agreement grant opportunity titled "Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Tanzania." This funding opportunity aligns with CDC’s ongoing efforts under the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) to support countries in meeting their International Health Regulations (IHR) obligations. The program is part of the CDC’s broader initiative to protect and improve health globally through investment in public health infrastructure, emergency response capacity, biosafety, surveillance, and workforce development. The Tanzanian government has undertaken significant steps toward health security, including completing a Joint External Evaluation and launching a National Action Plan for Health Security. In support of these national priorities, the grant will fund programs aimed at enhancing Tanzania's capabilities in key areas such as biosurveillance systems connected to real-time information sharing platforms, expansion of emergency operations at national and subnational levels, and strengthening laboratory networks. The focus is also on ensuring transparent and timely disease reporting to national and international bodies, improving responses to antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic diseases, and increasing technical capacity through training of field epidemiologists and laboratory professionals. This cooperative agreement will support up to three awards with a total estimated program funding of $5,000,000. Award ceilings and floors are not specified at this time, indicating that funding levels per applicant may vary based on proposed scopes of work. The opportunity does not require matching funds, making it accessible to a broad range of eligible applicants. These include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit entities (excluding small businesses), state and local governments, independent school districts, tribal organizations, housing authorities, and small businesses. The scope of eligible applicants reflects the CDC's intent to foster diverse and inclusive partnerships. The application process is expected to begin with the posting of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on April 24, 2026. Applications will be due by June 25, 2026, with awards anticipated by August 31, 2026. The funded projects will commence on September 30, 2026. As the opportunity is still in the forecast stage, there are no current pre-application requirements, but applicants are advised to monitor Grants.gov for updates to the forecast or the release of the NOFO. Applicants should prepare to address key programmatic priorities such as establishing integrated surveillance systems at points of entry, deploying emergency management infrastructure, improving diagnostic capacity and laboratory biosafety practices, and developing a trained biosurveillance workforce. The CDC emphasizes transparency and capacity-building in line with international best practices. Application submissions must be electronic and completed by 11:59 PM ET on the due date. Further inquiries can be directed to the program contact, Broderick Yoerg, by phone at 404-234-0666 or via email at [email protected]. No PDF or formal NOFO document is currently linked, as the opportunity remains in forecast status. Interested applicants should regularly consult Grants.gov for official publication updates and submission details.