Grant opportunity
Sustaining Global Health Security to Protect and Improve Public Health in Kenya
CDC is funding work in Kenya to strengthen global health security, including prevention, detection, response and implementation science capacity for public health threats.
- 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 35,000,000 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
- Kenya / Global South
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The NOFO builds on CDC's long partnership with the Government of Kenya and supports work to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats.
Who can apply
The official listing includes a broad range of eligible applicants, including nonprofits, public and private higher education institutions, government entities, small businesses and for-profit organisations. Applicants should confirm eligibility in the official package.
What it supports
- Prevention of avoidable epidemics and dangerous pathogen events.
- Early detection, characterization and reporting of emerging biological threats.
- Rapid and effective response to public health threats of international concern.
- Implementation science platforms that improve health outcomes.
Funding and duration
- Total programme funding is listed as USD 35,000,000.
- The listing shows four expected awards and no cost-sharing requirement.
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
Apply through the official Grants.gov route connected to the Simpler.Grants.gov listing and follow the NOFO package instructions.
Call details
Source-based overview
CDC's Kenya global health security NOFO supports implementation of programmes that improve prevention, detection, response and implementation science capacity. Applicants should use the official package to confirm activities, eligible applicants, required attachments and submission rules.
Eligibility
The official listing includes a broad range of eligible applicants, including nonprofits, public and private higher education institutions, government entities, small businesses and for-profit organisations. Applicants should confirm eligibility in the official package.
Funding and benefits
Total programme funding is listed as USD 35,000,000.
The listing shows four expected awards and no cost-sharing requirement.
Themes and supported activities
Prevention of avoidable epidemics and dangerous pathogen events.
Early detection, characterization and reporting of emerging biological threats.
Rapid and effective response to public health threats of international concern.
Implementation science platforms that improve health outcomes.
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
Apply through the official Grants.gov route connected to the Simpler.Grants.gov listing and follow the NOFO package instructions.
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.