Sustaining Global Health Security to protect and improve public health in Kenya

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through its Global Health Center and Division of Global Health Protection, is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity titled Sustaining Global Health Security to Protect and Improve Public Health in Kenya. This program builds on more than four decades of partnership between the CDC and the Government of Kenya to strengthen national and regional health systems. The initiative aligns with United States Government global health priorities and is designed to enhance the prevention, detection, and response to infectious disease threats. The funding specifically supports expansion and continuation of public health infrastructure and capabilities across Kenya, with a focus on strengthening surveillance systems, laboratory capacity, workforce development, and emergency response coordination. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to improve the prevention of epidemics, strengthen early detection systems for biological threats, and enable rapid and effective responses to public health emergencies of international concern. The program emphasizes the development of sustainable systems that integrate surveillance, diagnostics, and data sharing. Applicants are encouraged to align their proposed activities with frameworks such as the 7-1-7 model, which promotes identifying outbreaks within seven days, notifying authorities within one day, and initiating response actions within seven days. The overall goal is to create resilient and interconnected public health systems that can respond to both routine and emergency health challenges. Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement structure, allowing CDC involvement in program implementation and oversight. The expected total funding for the first year is 10500000 dollars, with approximately two to three awards anticipated. The program is structured across three components, including core global health security activities and scalable response mechanisms for small and large public health emergencies. Applicants must submit budgets and work plans for all components, even though only core activities may initially receive funding. The project period spans five years, with annual continuation contingent upon performance, availability of funds, and alignment with federal priorities. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, private companies, small businesses, and foreign organizations. All funded activities must be conducted in Kenya, and applicants must demonstrate the capacity to operate within the Kenyan public health system. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds. However, applicants must ensure compliance with CDC priorities, including evidence based practices, transparency, and alignment with public health goals. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov and includes multiple components such as a project narrative, budget narrative, evaluation plan, and supporting documentation. Applicants must also prepare an evaluation and performance measurement plan and a data management plan. Applications are reviewed based on criteria including technical approach, organizational capacity, and evaluation strategy. Additional points may be awarded to local partners that meet specific criteria related to ownership, staffing, and governance within Kenya. Applications are due by August 14, 2026, and must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Applicants are required to maintain active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov prior to submission. Awards are expected to be announced by the end of August 2026, with a projected start date of September 30, 2026. Throughout the award period, recipients must adhere to reporting requirements, participate in evaluations, and collaborate with CDC and Kenyan health authorities to ensure successful program implementation and measurable public health outcomes.

Align proposal with CDC priorities and demonstrate measurable outcomes; ensure compliance with formatting and responsiveness criteria; emphasize experience in Kenya public health systems