Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Indonesia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health Center is seeking cooperative agreements under solicitation CDC-RFA-JG-26-0053 to strengthen global health security through partnerships with the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The program focuses on five key public health areas: modernizing real-time surveillance and reporting, laboratory systems, workforce development, immunization, and other programs enhancing scientific rigor. Projects must align with the Indonesian Ministry of Health strategic plans, the National Action Plan for Health Security, and recommendations from the 2023 Joint External Evaluation, while building upon infrastructure established in previous project CDC-RFA-GH20-2120. The expected period of performance is five years, with an anticipated award start date of October 30, 2026. Funding is structured by component ceilings for the first year, ranging from 1.5 million dollars for core priorities to 10 million dollars for large-scale emergency responses, with a total potential Year 1 value of 16.5 million dollars. Applications are due by October 2, 2026, via Grants.gov and are evaluated based on background and approach, evaluation and performance measurement plans, and organizational capacity. Key requirements include maintaining an active SAM.gov account, providing comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection plans, and adhering to strict laboratory safety and biorisk management certifications. Preference may be given to local partners who provide official documentation of their legal status and citizenship of their staff and leadership within the region.