Expanding Global Health Security through local partnerships in Senegal

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is forecasting a cooperative agreement opportunity titled “Expanding Global Health Security through local partnerships in Senegal.” This initiative is part of the broader U.S. Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) efforts, particularly focused on bolstering public health capacity and infrastructure in Senegal. The CDC’s Global Health Center (GHC) is spearheading this effort to enhance regional preparedness and response capabilities in the face of infectious disease threats. This funding opportunity seeks to strengthen Senegal’s public health surveillance, laboratory networks, and workforce training systems. A significant focus is placed on community-based surveillance to promote early detection of emerging health threats. By investing in these foundational public health elements, the program aims to foster a sustainable and resilient health security framework. The initiative encourages collaboration across sectors to ensure that the improvements are both comprehensive and enduring. Spending under this cooperative agreement is expected to support technical assistance, system infrastructure upgrades, stakeholder training, and capacity building activities that align with GHSA objectives. The cooperative agreement mechanism implies substantial federal involvement, meaning the CDC will be actively engaged with the selected implementing partners throughout the life of the project. While total program funding is estimated at $5,000,000, specific award ceilings and floors are not yet defined and will likely be clarified in the final Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Eligible applicants for this funding opportunity span a wide range of entity types. These include nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, tribal governments and organizations, academic institutions, local and state governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities. The eligibility is marked as unrestricted, although it is subject to any further clarifications in the full solicitation. This inclusive eligibility aims to encourage diverse partnerships capable of addressing multifaceted health security challenges. The application process is expected to open following the estimated post date of April 24, 2026, with completed applications due by June 25, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Awards are anticipated to be made by August 31, 2026, with projects commencing as of September 30, 2026. As this is currently a forecasted opportunity (Version 7 of the forecast), no pre-application requirements such as a Letter of Intent or Concept Paper have been specified. Applicants are advised to monitor Grants.gov and CDC communication channels for updates as the forecast is finalized into an official solicitation. Interested applicants may contact Broderick Yoerg at 303-234-0666 or via email at [email protected] for further information. Although no PDF of the NOFO is currently available, the final version is expected to be released in the coming months. Based on the current structure and goals of this opportunity, this program represents a key investment in global health diplomacy and capacity building, reinforcing the importance of regional readiness to manage health emergencies in alignment with international public health priorities.