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

The "Improving Health Security and Building International Health Regulations Core Capacities in the Republic of Uganda" grant opportunity is a forecasted cooperative agreement initiative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically under its Global Health Center (GHC) division. As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC plays a critical role in advancing global health security, and this program continues its targeted efforts to strengthen public health infrastructures internationally, particularly in Uganda. The funding is aligned with assistance listing number 93.318, which focuses on building and strengthening public health impact, systems, capacity, and security worldwide. This grant’s overarching purpose is to enhance Uganda’s ability to detect and respond to health threats quickly and effectively. Rooted in findings from Uganda’s 2023 Joint External Evaluation, the funding seeks to address persistent gaps across various health system components. These include disease surveillance systems, laboratory capacity, rapid response infrastructure, and countermeasures for both human and zoonotic diseases. Special attention is given to improving multi-hazard and multi-sectoral preparedness, consistent with Uganda’s National Action Plan for Health Security. The initiative also aims to support national legislation that ensures operational readiness and real-time funding capabilities during health emergencies. Another significant element of the proposed program is the establishment of a comprehensive border health program and a national electronic platform that integrates data from surveillance, laboratories, emergency response systems, workforce tracking, and disease reporting. This data harmonization effort is intended to ensure that Uganda’s public health response systems are interconnected, functional, and capable of real-time coordination. It promotes sustainability and readiness to manage emerging infectious disease threats across the nation’s borders and internal regions. The grant opportunity anticipates issuing up to three awards with a total program funding of approximately $5 million. While specific award ceilings and floors are not indicated, the multi-award setup suggests varying award sizes based on project scope and organizational capacity. Importantly, no cost sharing or matching funds are required, removing a potential barrier to participation for smaller or resource-limited applicants. This signals an emphasis on inclusivity and broad-based access to funding for diverse types of eligible organizations. Eligibility for this opportunity is expansive and includes a wide array of organizations. Public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit entities (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state and local government units, tribal organizations (both federally recognized and others), independent school districts, small and other for-profit businesses, and public housing authorities are all eligible to apply. This broad eligibility spectrum reflects the CDC’s intent to encourage applications from a wide range of stakeholders with capacity to support Uganda’s health security objectives. The estimated timeline for this opportunity begins with a forecasted posting date of March 2, 2026, followed by a submission deadline of May 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Applications are to be submitted electronically. Awards are anticipated by August 31, 2026, with funded projects expected to commence by September 30, 2026. As this is a forecasted opportunity with no explicit information regarding recurrence or a formal application package yet available, potential applicants are advised to monitor the official Grants.gov page and CDC updates for any changes or confirmations regarding deadlines, submission instructions, and required application components. For inquiries, applicants may contact Broderick Yoerg at 404-234-0666 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov.