Strengthening Global Health Security by improving public health capacity to detect, notify, and respond to disease outbreaks globally

Notice of Funding Opportunity CDC-RFA-JG-26-0056, issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health Center, seeks to strengthen global health security by improving the capacity to detect, notify, and respond to disease outbreaks worldwide. The program focuses on protecting and improving global health through partnerships with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions, building on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Key objectives include improving the prevention of avoidable epidemics, enhancing the rapid detection and reporting of emerging biological threats, and ensuring effective responses to public health threats of international concern. The scope of work includes developing multisectoral workforce capacity, establishing emergency response coordination mechanisms, providing rapid logistical support, and strengthening critical health systems across various countries and regions, including Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean. This five-year initiative has an expected total funding of 24 million dollars for Year 1, distributed across five components ranging from core priorities to large-scale emerging infectious disease threats. Applications are due by August 14, 2026, via Grants.gov and are evaluated based on background and approach, organizational capacity, and the evaluation and performance measurement plan. Recipients must adhere to strict monitoring and evaluation requirements using standard partner-level indicators across technical areas such as laboratory diagnostics, surveillance, and vaccines. Compliance requires an active SAM.gov account, a Unique Entity Identifier, and the submission of comprehensive documentation, including cybersecurity plans for protecting personally identifiable information and detailed financial capability statements. Awards are expected to begin on September 30, 2026.