The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary funder of this opportunity, designated CDC-RFA-JG-26-0051. This initiative is part of the CDC’s Global Health Center (GHC), which supports global health security through strategic partnerships and technical collaborations. The funding is forecasted under Assistance Listing 93.318, which focuses on strengthening public health impact, systems, capacity, and security globally. This particular opportunity seeks to enhance the sustainability and capacity of India's public health systems in alignment with Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) priorities.
The primary objective of this cooperative agreement is to reinforce India’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. In collaboration with the Government of India (GoI), the CDC intends to support national, state, and district-level health systems. The focus will be on enabling Indian institutions—such as the National Centre for Disease Control, Indian Council of Medical Research, and National Disaster Management Authority—to independently manage and scale the programs initiated by prior CDC-backed GHSA interventions.
Funding under this NOFO is aimed at advancing five core areas: strengthening the public health workforce, enhancing disease surveillance, improving laboratory systems, bolstering emergency preparedness and response, and addressing antimicrobial resistance. The One Health approach and adherence to International Health Regulations are foundational to the program strategy. Ultimately, the initiative envisions a sustainable public health system that can effectively manage disease threats within India and contribute to global health security.
There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, making the grant more accessible to eligible applicants. Up to two cooperative agreements are expected to be awarded, with a total estimated program funding of $5 million. However, specific award floor and ceiling amounts are not provided at this time. The grant opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants including governmental entities, educational institutions, non-profits, for-profit organizations, and tribal entities, demonstrating an inclusive eligibility scope.
The application process for this funding opportunity is expected to officially open on March 2, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Award notifications are anticipated by August 31, 2026, with project start dates beginning September 30, 2026. As a forecasted grant, the notice was last updated on January 30, 2026, and is currently in the early engagement phase. It is anticipated that this opportunity may recur, though the recurrence pattern is not yet confirmed.
Applicants seeking further details can contact Broderick Yoerg at 404.234.0666 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov. As of the current publication, no specific pre-application requirements (such as LOIs or concept papers) have been disclosed. Interested parties should continue monitoring Grants.gov for the official NOFO release and any further guidance on application components and evaluation criteria.
