Improving global health security in Cte d'Ivoire through collaboration with local partners

The Improving Global Health Security in Côte d'Ivoire through collaboration with local partners funding opportunity is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program is part of a broader federal effort to strengthen global public health systems and improve preparedness for infectious disease threats worldwide. Through its Global Health Center, the CDC works with international partners to build sustainable health infrastructure, particularly in countries facing elevated risks of epidemics and limited response capacity. This opportunity reflects continued investment in strengthening health security systems in Côte d'Ivoire through coordinated, locally driven initiatives. The primary purpose of this cooperative agreement is to enhance global health security by supporting programs that improve the prevention, detection, and response to public health threats. The initiative focuses on reducing the risk of avoidable epidemics, whether naturally occurring or resulting from accidental or intentional release of pathogens. It also aims to strengthen early detection capabilities, including surveillance, laboratory systems, and reporting mechanisms, as well as improve response coordination and emergency preparedness. These objectives align with international health regulations and global health security frameworks. Funding under this opportunity is intended to support collaborative activities between eligible organizations and governmental entities such as Ministries of Health. Applicants are expected to design and implement programs that build capacity across public health systems, including workforce development, disease surveillance, laboratory strengthening, and emergency response systems. While specific allowable costs are not detailed in the summary, typical cooperative agreement funding supports programmatic activities, personnel, training, infrastructure development, and technical assistance that directly contribute to the stated outcomes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this funding opportunity, which lowers the barrier for a wide range of eligible entities to apply. The eligibility criteria are broad and inclusive, allowing participation from governmental entities at multiple levels, nonprofit organizations regardless of tax status, higher education institutions, tribal governments and organizations, and both small and large for-profit organizations. This inclusive approach is intended to foster diverse partnerships and leverage expertise across sectors to achieve global health security goals. The application process requires electronic submission through designated federal systems, with all applications due by August 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. While specific application components are not detailed in the summary, federal cooperative agreements typically require a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capacity information, and supporting documentation. Applications are evaluated based on their alignment with program goals, technical approach, organizational capacity, and potential for impact. The anticipated timeline includes an estimated award date of August 31, 2026 and a project start date of September 30, 2026. The total estimated program funding is five million dollars, with approximately two awards expected to be issued. As a forecasted opportunity, this notice provides advance information to allow potential applicants to prepare prior to the official release. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare required documentation in advance. For additional information, applicants may contact the program representative via email or phone as provided in the notice.