Building and Strengthening Public Health Systems, Impact, and Capacity in Indonesia through Partner Collaboration

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has forecasted a cooperative agreement opportunity under the title “Building and Strengthening Public Health Systems, Impact, and Capacity in Indonesia through Partner Collaboration.” This grant is part of the broader effort to bolster global health security and reinforce the capacity of health systems in key partner countries, in alignment with the agency’s goal of protecting health and improving quality of life through disease prevention and control. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports collaborative efforts between the CDC and the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MOH). The primary focus is to advance public health outcomes by implementing the International Health Regulations (IHR) and improving Indonesia’s capability to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats. Applicants are expected to build upon existing public health infrastructure and the work initiated under CDC-RFA-GH20-2120, a previous cooperative agreement with similar goals. Emphasis is placed on sustaining and scaling up impactful interventions while addressing gaps noted in the 2023 Joint External Evaluation and the MOH's strategic plans. Projects under this NOFO must focus on strengthening five key domains of the public health system: Real-Time Surveillance and Reporting, Laboratory Systems, Workforce Development, Emergency Management and Response, and Health System Strengthening and Service Delivery. Proposals should outline detailed strategies to enhance these areas, including how they will integrate with current systems and align with Indonesia’s National Action Plan for Health Security. Additionally, robust monitoring and evaluation components are essential to measure the impact and ensure accountability. Eligible applicants for this opportunity span a wide range of entities, including governmental bodies at the city, county, state, and tribal levels; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations including small businesses; and housing authorities. The opportunity is unrestricted but subject to the applicant types listed, enabling a diverse array of organizations to contribute to global health capacity building. The submission process is fully electronic, with applications due no later than 11:59 PM ET on May 3, 2026. The anticipated post date is March 2, 2026, and awards are expected to be announced by August 31, 2026. Funded projects will commence on September 30, 2026. While there are no pre-application requirements such as Letters of Intent or concept papers noted at this time, all interested parties are advised to monitor for any updates or clarifications before the post date. The total anticipated funding for this opportunity is $25 million, distributed across an expected two awards. While specific award ceilings and floors are not provided in the forecast, the significant program funding suggests that selected projects will be well-resourced to execute complex, multi-faceted interventions. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which may encourage broader participation. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Broderick Yoerg at 404.234.0666 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov.