Improving Health Security and Building International Health Regulations Core Capacities in the Republic of Uganda

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through the Global Health Center (GHC), is forecasting a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Improving Health Security and Building International Health Regulations Core Capacities in the Republic of Uganda." This funding opportunity aims to enhance Uganda's ability to detect and respond rapidly to health threats by addressing capacity gaps identified in the 2023 Joint External Evaluation of Uganda’s Global Health Security capacities. These gaps include surveillance systems, laboratory capacities, rapid response capabilities, and countermeasures for both human and zoonotic diseases. This initiative aligns with Uganda’s National Action Plan for Health Security and seeks to reinforce a broad set of public health systems. It will support multi-hazard and multi-sectoral preparedness strategies, with an emphasis on improving water safety, expanding the National Integrated Surveillance System (NISS), and integrating various public health data systems. The funding will also contribute to operationalizing real-time emergency funding mechanisms, enacting supportive national legislation, and establishing a national border health program. The scope of the funding includes establishing electronic platforms that link surveillance, laboratory, notification, emergency response, workforce tracking, and reporting systems. These systems will enable more efficient and timely decision-making across health sectors. The cooperative agreement model indicates active involvement from the CDC, likely offering technical assistance and monitoring throughout the performance period. Eligibility is broad and includes a variety of public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations. Specific eligible entities include state and local governments, tribal governments, nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status, small and other for-profit businesses, and institutions of higher education. There are no restrictions based on geography stated in the source material, though the program focuses on Uganda’s health infrastructure. Applications are anticipated to open in January 2026 and close by March 20, 2026. Awards are expected to be made by the end of August 2026, with projects commencing by September 30, 2026. As a forecasted opportunity, the grant may undergo changes before the official notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is published. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor the grant page for updates and begin preparations for a formal application, noting the submission cutoff is 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the listed deadline. For more information, potential applicants may contact Broderick Yoerg at 404.234.0666 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov. While no PDF was provided, additional updates may become available on Grants.gov.