Grant opportunity
Strengthening Public Health Efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
CDC is supporting Global Health Security implementation in DRC to prevent avoidable epidemics, detect threats early and respond effectively to infectious disease risks.
- Funder
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 15,500,000 total programme funding; four expected awards
- Applicant
- Eligible nonprofits, higher education institutions, government entities, businesses and other organisations listed in the official NOFO.
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- Democratic Republic of the Congo / Global South
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The DRC NOFO builds on CDC-supported activities and partnerships with ministries of health and other governmental institutions to protect and improve health globally.
Who can apply
The listing includes government, education, business, nonprofit and unrestricted applicant categories, subject to additional NOFO requirements.
What it supports
- Prevention of avoidable epidemics and dangerous pathogen events.
- Early detection, characterisation and reporting of emerging public health threats.
- Rapid and effective response to infectious diseases and public health threats of international concern.
Funding and duration
- Total programme funding is listed as USD 15,500,000.
- Four awards are expected.
- Cost sharing is not required.
Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
How to apply
Submit through Grants.gov/Simpler.Grants.gov under opportunity CDC-RFA-JG-26-0044.
Call details
Source-based overview
CDC describes this NOFO as support for Global Health Security in the Democratic Republic of Congo through programmes and activities focused on preventing epidemics, detecting threats early and responding rapidly to infectious disease and other public health threats.
Eligibility
The listing includes government, education, business, nonprofit and unrestricted applicant categories, subject to additional NOFO requirements.
Funding and benefits
Total programme funding is listed as USD 15,500,000.
Four awards are expected.
Cost sharing is not required.
Themes and supported activities
Prevention of avoidable epidemics and dangerous pathogen events.
Early detection, characterisation and reporting of emerging public health threats.
Rapid and effective response to infectious diseases and public health threats of international concern.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit through Grants.gov/Simpler.Grants.gov under opportunity CDC-RFA-JG-26-0044.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.