Improving global health security in Cte d'Ivoire through collaboration with local partners

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a forecasted funding opportunity titled Improving global health security in Côte d'Ivoire through collaboration with local partners. This Notice of Funding Opportunity is managed by the CDC’s Global Health Center and is part of its larger initiative to strengthen international public health systems through targeted cooperation with ministries of health and related institutions. The forecast highlights the U.S. government’s ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes globally, especially in regions vulnerable to epidemic threats. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to enhance Côte d'Ivoire’s public health security by reinforcing the prevention, detection, and response capacity to infectious disease threats. Specifically, the program aims to prevent avoidable epidemics caused by both natural and accidental or intentional pathogen releases, improve early detection and reporting of emerging threats, and strengthen the country’s ability to rapidly and effectively respond to infectious disease outbreaks. These objectives align with broader international health security priorities and CDC’s mandate to protect both domestic and global health through collaboration with local stakeholders. The program’s funding scope includes a total estimated allocation of $5,000,000 for the fiscal year 2026. The anticipated number of awards is two, to be distributed among successful applicants. The award ceiling and floor are not specified in the forecast, meaning the final determination of individual funding amounts will be outlined in the forthcoming official NOFO release. This is a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial involvement by CDC in program implementation. No cost-sharing or matching requirement is expected for this award, making it accessible to a wide range of organizations. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and includes state, county, city, and township governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private higher education institutions; nonprofits both with and without IRS 501(c)(3) status; Native American tribal governments and organizations; small businesses; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and special district governments. This wide eligibility ensures participation from diverse organizational types with capacity to contribute to global health security efforts. The estimated posting date for the application package is November 3, 2025, with the application due by January 2, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The estimated award date is August 31, 2026, with funded projects expected to begin September 30, 2026. The forecast does not mention pre-application requirements such as letters of intent or concept papers, nor does it list evaluation criteria or application-specific questions at this stage. These details are expected to be available when the final announcement is published. Applicants with questions about this funding opportunity may contact Broderick Yoerg, the listed grant officer, at 404-234-0666 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov. As this is a forecasted opportunity, all information remains preliminary and subject to change. Interested organizations are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov for updates and prepare in advance for the estimated release of the application package.