Improving global health security in Côte d'Ivoire through collaboration with local partners

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health Center is seeking applicants for a cooperative agreement, solicitation number CDC-RFA-JG-26-0042, to improve global health security in Côte d'Ivoire. The primary objective is to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases and public health threats. This effort focuses on enhancing surveillance systems, laboratory capabilities, workforce development, and emergency preparedness through collaboration with the Côte d'Ivoire Ministry of Health and entities such as the Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire. Key technical priorities include IDSR, CBS, EBS, DHIS2, and the eradication of polio and measles. The funding structure is divided into three components: Core Global Health Security Priorities, Rapid Small-Scale Response, and Rapid Large-Scale Response, with Year 1 activities limited to Component 1. While the total potential value over a five-year period is estimated between 2 million and 85 million dollars, the Year 1 funding for Component 1 is capped at 2 million dollars. The agency expects to make two awards, with an application deadline of October 2, 2026, and an expected award date of October 30, 2026. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier and are limited to one application per organization. Evaluation is based on a rank-order selection process focusing on background and approach, organizational capacity, and the evaluation and performance measurement plan. A risk and responsibility review serves as a pass/fail gate for awards exceeding 250,000 dollars. There is no cost-sharing or matching funds requirement, and a funding preference is available for qualified local partners. All applications must be submitted via Grants.gov in PDF format, adhering to strict page limits and formatting guidelines.