Support Government of Kenya to sustain integrated digital health and surveillance systems for disease monitoring in the Republic of Kenya under the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has released a forecasted funding opportunity under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The opportunity, titled “Support Government of Kenya to sustain integrated digital health and surveillance systems for disease monitoring in the Republic of Kenya under the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR),” is listed as a cooperative agreement. The CDC anticipates working in partnership with the Government of Kenya to strengthen and maintain critical digital health and disease surveillance infrastructure. The assistance listing associated with this program is 93.067, Global AIDS, confirming the federal nature of the opportunity and its alignment with HIV/AIDS response efforts. The primary purpose of this opportunity is to support Kenya’s Ministry of Health and related stakeholders in sustaining and advancing integrated digital platforms that are crucial to healthcare delivery, program management, and public health surveillance. The program focuses on interoperability of data systems, strengthening data-driven decision-making, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting for HIV/AIDS and related conditions. These systems are central to improving health outcomes in Kenya and ensuring that public health responses are both evidence-based and timely. Beyond technical implementation, the program emphasizes capacity building, local ownership, and alignment with Kenya’s national health strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. This forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) highlights that CDC anticipates making two awards, with funding availability in Fiscal Year 2026. Although the award ceiling is formally listed as zero for the first year, the agency notes that an approximate total of $5,000,000 is expected for Year 1, contingent upon the availability of funds. This distinction underscores that the exact budget breakdown and funding ceilings will be clarified in the final NOFO. The cooperative agreement structure indicates that CDC will be substantially involved in program execution, including technical assistance, monitoring, and evaluation. The eligibility for this program is broad. Potential applicants include state and local governments, county and city governments, Native American tribal governments and organizations, independent school districts, public housing authorities, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations both with and without IRS 501(c)(3) status, as well as for-profit organizations including small businesses. This wide eligibility reflects the program’s emphasis on strong institutional capacity to deliver and manage complex digital health and surveillance systems, whether through academic, nonprofit, or governmental channels. Applications are forecasted to open on December 2, 2025, with a submission deadline of February 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. The estimated award date is September 30, 2026, with funded projects expected to begin on the same date. This timeline allows approximately nine months between application submission and project initiation, which is consistent with the review and negotiation process for large cooperative agreements. No pre-application deadlines such as letters of intent or concept papers are noted at this time. Applications will be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Evaluation criteria are not provided in the forecast notice, but given the cooperative agreement structure, applicants should anticipate emphasis on organizational capacity, technical expertise in digital health systems, alignment with Kenya’s national health strategies, and sustainability planning. Applicants should also prepare for close coordination with CDC, PEPFAR, and the Government of Kenya to ensure integration with national priorities. The point of contact for questions is listed as “DGHT NOFOs” at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov. No phone contact is provided. This program remains in the forecast stage and will require applicants to monitor updates as the final NOFO is posted in December 2025.