Tanzania Global Health Security Partner Engagement: Advancing Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), operating under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, forecasts a funding opportunity through its Global Health Center for engagement in Tanzania. This initiative is part of the broader Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), aimed at enhancing the country’s capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. Tanzania has undergone a Joint External Evaluation and initiated a costed National Action Plan for Health Security, which guides its efforts in public health strengthening. The CDC seeks to collaborate with local and international partners to support these priorities. The program’s scope includes multiple strategic components. It aims to enhance biosurveillance systems that can communicate across platforms and provide early warning of health threats, particularly at critical points of entry into the country. Additionally, it focuses on bolstering emergency response infrastructure at both the national and subnational levels by developing Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs). Another significant area involves improving national laboratory capabilities and implementing biosafety and biosecurity best practices for timely detection and diagnosis of emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and zoonotic threats. Transparency in disease reporting and workforce capacity building are also emphasized. Grantees are expected to support initiatives that enable rapid and transparent reporting of health threats to both national and international authorities. They will also contribute to training programs for disease detectives and laboratory scientists to expand Tanzania’s biosecurity workforce. These objectives align with international health regulations and GHSA targets. While the award ceiling and floor values are not explicitly stated, the total program funding is forecasted at $5 million, with an expectation of three awards. The cooperative agreement does not require matching contributions. Eligible applicants span a wide array of entity types including governmental units, nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribal organizations, and for-profit businesses. The opportunity is considered unrestricted, subject to the specific qualifications detailed within the official notice. Applications are projected to open on January 19, 2026, and must be submitted by March 20, 2026, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Awards are anticipated to be issued by August 31, 2026, with project activities beginning on September 30, 2026. As this is a forecasted opportunity, applicants should monitor Grants.gov and CDC channels for the final NOFO and application materials upon official posting. Interested applicants can contact Broderick Yoerg at 404-234-0666 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov for additional information. This program supports international development and health-focused outcomes in a collaborative framework, positioning partners to contribute directly to global public health security efforts in coordination with the Tanzanian government.