The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through its Global Health Center, has forecasted a funding opportunity titled Global Health Security Partnership Engagement: Continuing to Expand Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health in Cameroon. This initiative is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ broader commitment to global health, particularly through strengthening international capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats. The opportunity falls under Assistance Listing 93.318, which supports global public health impact by improving systems, capacity, and security in partner countries.
The purpose of this funding is to support implementation of programs that advance global health security (GHS) priorities through partnerships with health organizations in Cameroon. The award seeks to expand multi-sectoral engagement in human and animal health systems, supporting efforts in surveillance, preparedness, and readiness for public health emergencies. Strategic priorities include preventing avoidable epidemics, detecting threats early, and responding rapidly and effectively to potential events of concern. Funding will support activities that align with International Health Regulations (2005), emphasizing stronger surveillance systems, accountability in data sharing, and participation in both regional and international health security initiatives.
The scope of funding includes strengthening national initiatives and frameworks that address bio-threats, enhance technical capacity, and promote the exchange of best practices. Awardees will be expected to demonstrate measurable improvement in at least five Global Health Security Agenda or IHR technical areas, moving them to the level of “Demonstrated Capacity.” This reflects a focus on practical, results-oriented investments that directly improve preparedness and response infrastructure in Cameroon. The program places emphasis on outcomes such as data transparency, coordinated responses, and enhanced institutional readiness.
Eligibility for this cooperative agreement is broad. Applicants include state and local governments, county and city governments, independent school districts, special district governments, Native American tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The opportunity is classified as unrestricted, provided applicants fall into one of the listed categories. This wide eligibility aims to encourage multi-sectoral engagement and collaboration across different organizational types.
The estimated total program funding is $15,000,000. The expected number of awards is two, although the forecast lists award ceiling and floor as zero, which likely indicates that award amounts are not yet finalized and require confirmation once the Notice of Funding Opportunity is formally posted.
