Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Global Health Security in Kenya

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Global Health Center, has issued a forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled “Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Global Health Security in Kenya.” This cooperative agreement is part of the CDC’s longstanding collaboration with the Government of Kenya (GoK), a relationship that spans over four decades. The United States remains the largest foreign investor in Kenya’s health sector, supporting numerous initiatives such as PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief), Global Health Security (GHS), and programs addressing malaria, tuberculosis, immunizations, and influenza. This opportunity reflects the CDC’s strategic mission to enhance global health outcomes by preventing, detecting, and responding to public health threats. This NOFO is specifically aimed at continuing and expanding work related to Global Health Security in Kenya. It builds upon existing systems and partnerships developed over the past five years. Applicants are expected to design and implement strategies that address key priorities, including the prevention of avoidable epidemics—whether naturally occurring or from accidental or intentional release of pathogens. Other objectives include improving early detection capabilities through enhanced surveillance, diagnostics, and reporting systems, and responding swiftly to outbreaks that could have international implications. The program also emphasizes the importance of implementation science in public health to optimize interventions and improve long-term health outcomes. The funding opportunity is classified as a Cooperative Agreement, indicating significant federal involvement in project planning and execution. Up to four awards are anticipated under this program, with a projected total funding pool of $35,000,000. Although the award floor and ceiling values are not specified, applicants should expect substantial multi-year awards aligned with CDC’s strategic objectives in the region. No cost-sharing or matching requirements are indicated, making it more accessible for a range of eligible applicants. Eligibility for this opportunity is notably broad. It includes a wide array of entities such as public housing authorities, independent school districts, tribal governments, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), city and county governments, special districts, small and large businesses, and higher education institutions, both public and private. The goal is to allow for a diverse set of partners who can contribute specialized skills, infrastructure, and innovations to the health security ecosystem in Kenya. The application window is projected to open on March 2, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Awards are expected to be announced by August 31, 2026, with projects commencing on September 30, 2026. Given that this is a forecasted opportunity, applicants should monitor Grants.gov and CDC updates for the official release and application instructions. No pre-application steps such as letters of intent are currently listed. Questions regarding the opportunity should be directed to Broderick Yoerg at the CDC, who can be reached at 404-234-0666 or via email at [email protected]. As this is a continuation of a well-established program, potential applicants are encouraged to align proposals with existing CDC global health strategies and leverage established health networks in Kenya to maximize impact and sustainability.