Advancing Outbreak Detection, Notification, and Response Capacity by Implementing 7-1-7 in Partner Countries

This funding opportunity supports the strengthening of national systems in partner countries to achieve the 7-1-7 target for outbreak detection, notification, and response, with the goal of containing biological threats before they spread across borders. Activities are focused on enhancing early warning surveillance, expanding laboratory capacity, improving information sharing across sectors and international boundaries, and building robust response operations to minimize health and economic impacts. The initiative leverages lessons from past global health emergencies to protect both U.S. interests and the health security of recipient nations by promoting efficient, accountable, and sustainable systems that reduce reliance on external support over time. Funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this solicitation is open to applicants seeking to implement activities exclusively outside the United States and its territories. Applications must be submitted by August 14, 2026, under solicitation number CDC-RFA-JG-26-0214, with inquiries directed to the designated point of contact at the CDC. The program emphasizes burden sharing and long-term self-reliance, aiming to foster resilient health systems that not only safeguard local populations but also enhance global health security in alignment with American strategic interests.