Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria

The funding opportunity titled "Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria" is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This initiative falls within the federal discretionary funding category and is expected to be executed through cooperative agreements. The funding aligns with the CDC's global mission of strengthening public health systems to effectively detect, prevent, and respond to disease threats, especially in collaboration with local partners across the globe. The specific objective of this grant is to support the continued development and enhancement of International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) capabilities within Nigeria, particularly focusing on the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), as well as other national ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) involved in multi-sectoral health responses. The initiative also targets the strengthening of sub-national institutions such as State Ministries of Health and local government public health units, which are crucial for ensuring local-level preparedness and response to health threats. Following the 2023 Joint External Evaluation (JEE), where Nigeria demonstrated improvements compared to its 2017 performance, this opportunity aims to address the remaining gaps in public health capacity. This funding will facilitate systems-level improvements such as workforce development, multisectoral collaboration, and enhanced infrastructure to support IHR implementation across various governance levels. While the scope of allowable uses is not exhaustively detailed in the forecast, the emphasis on collaboration and capacity-building suggests that funds may be used for training, infrastructure development, technical assistance, and institutional strengthening initiatives. The estimated total program funding is $25,000,000, with three awards anticipated. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity. The application process is entirely electronic and submissions must be completed through the designated grants system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The estimated application deadline is June 25, 2026, with award notifications expected by August 31, 2026, and funded projects scheduled to commence on September 30, 2026. Although this is currently a forecasted opportunity, potential applicants are advised to monitor for updates, particularly the anticipated post date of April 24, 2026. Eligible applicants include a broad spectrum of organizations, such as state and local governments, tribal entities, public and private higher education institutions, nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and public housing authorities. There are no geographic restrictions specific to U.S. states or territories, as the focus of the project is international—in this case, Nigeria. The grant contact is Broderick Yoerg, who can be reached via phone at 404.234.0666 or by email at [email protected] for further inquiries.