Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Ethiopia

The Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Ethiopia opportunity is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC has maintained a presence in Ethiopia since 2001, working in close collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, and other government agencies to strengthen national capacity for disease prevention, detection, and response. This initiative builds upon more than two decades of partnership and aligns with international frameworks such as the International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda, which aim to improve global preparedness for public health threats. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to expand Ethiopia’s ability to address ongoing and emerging public health challenges through localized partnerships. The program emphasizes strengthening systems that support early detection and rapid response to outbreaks, particularly in a country that experiences multiple concurrent health threats annually. The CDC intends to continue advancing prior investments made between 2020 and 2025, focusing on enhancing national resilience and operational readiness across key public health domains. Funding under this opportunity will support activities across several strategic focus areas, including laboratory system strengthening, workforce development, surveillance systems, emergency response and management, antimicrobial resistance, immunization programs, and health information systems. These areas reflect a comprehensive approach to public health infrastructure, ensuring that investments address both technical capacity and system-wide coordination. While specific allowable costs are not detailed in the forecast, funding is expected to support programmatic implementation, capacity building, and collaborative efforts with national and local stakeholders. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and includes a wide range of entity types such as state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, and for-profit organizations. This inclusive eligibility structure is designed to encourage diverse partnerships and leverage expertise across sectors. There are no stated cost sharing or matching requirements, lowering barriers to participation and enabling broader access to funding. Applications are expected to be submitted electronically through standard federal grant submission systems, with a forecasted application due date of August 15, 2026, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. The opportunity is currently in a forecast stage, with an estimated posting date of June 30, 2026. Following submission, awards are anticipated to be announced by August 31, 2026, with project activities beginning around September 30, 2026. The program is expected to distribute approximately 25 million dollars across three awards, indicating substantial funding per recipient. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the forecast, but given the nature of CDC cooperative agreements, applications will likely be assessed based on technical merit, organizational capacity, alignment with program goals, and the ability to effectively collaborate with Ethiopian government entities. The cooperative agreement mechanism also suggests ongoing involvement from CDC in project oversight and implementation. For additional information, applicants may contact the designated program representative via email or phone as provided in the opportunity listing.