Strengthening Global Health Security: Partnering for GHSA Implementation in Senegal

The "Strengthening Global Health Security: Partnering for GHSA Implementation in Senegal" funding opportunity represents a strategic initiative by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This grant is forecasted for fiscal year 2026 and falls under the cooperative agreement funding mechanism, denoting a more involved partnership between the funder and awardees. The program is aligned with the CDC’s global mandate to build and strengthen public health systems internationally, with a focus here on Senegal—a country with emerging health infrastructure yet significant needs in health security and disease surveillance. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is structured to support activities that enhance Senegal's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. Specifically, the initiative will fund projects that bolster public health surveillance systems, including those at the community level, and improve the reach and quality of laboratory diagnostic networks. There is also a strong emphasis on training and developing the public health workforce, with the goal of creating sustainable improvements rather than short-term responses. Importantly, this funding aligns with the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), which promotes cross-sector collaboration to mitigate biological threats and improve health system resilience globally. Applicants are expected to propose activities that enhance coordination across government sectors, facilitate innovative public health approaches, and strengthen information-sharing networks. Awardees will be tasked with developing context-specific interventions that are measurable, replicable, and scalable. As a cooperative agreement, this program anticipates substantial involvement from CDC personnel in guiding implementation, sharing technical resources, and evaluating outcomes throughout the project lifecycle. Eligible entities include a wide range of organizational types such as nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit entities including small businesses, public and private institutions of higher education, tribal governments and organizations, and state and local governmental bodies. The program is open to U.S.-based entities without restriction to geography, suggesting a nationwide eligibility scope. The CDC has not mandated any cost sharing or matching requirement, making the opportunity more accessible to smaller or resource-limited organizations. Submission for this grant will open on March 2, 2026, and the application deadline is May 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Awards are expected to be announced by August 31, 2026, with projects commencing on September 30, 2026. There is no indication of pre-application requirements such as a letter of intent or concept paper. As this is a recurring opportunity, applicants should expect similar cycles in future years unless otherwise indicated. For inquiries related to the opportunity, applicants are directed to contact Broderick Yoerg at 303-234-0666 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov. Given its alignment with a global strategic health agenda and the breadth of eligible applicants, this opportunity offers a robust pathway for organizations aiming to engage in international health capacity-building and systemic public health improvements.