Enhancing global laboratory systems to safely manage biological risks, deploy diagnostics and sequence pathogens to strengthen health protection worldwide
This grant supports global public health by strengthening lab systems, workforce, risk management, emergency preparedness, and diagnostic capabilities, with priority for expanding work in previously funded countries.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control-GHC
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $25,000,000 | Expected number of awards: 3 | Award ceiling/floor not specified
Summary: Supports global public health by strengthening laboratory systems, workforce, diagnostics, and emergency preparedness to improve response to health threats.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Centers for Disease Control-GHC, aims to enhance global laboratory systems to better manage biological risks, deploy diagnostics, and conduct pathogen sequencing. The program focuses on protecting and improving public health worldwide through:
- Strengthening public health laboratory systems
- Improving the laboratory workforce
- Enhancing bio-risk management
- Reinforcing emergency laboratory preparedness (aligned with the 7-1-7 outbreak response paradigm)
- Improving laboratory quality management systems
- Expanding diagnostic capacity, including rapid tests in low-resource settings and genomic sequencing for pathogens with pandemic potential
Recipients previously funded under CDC-RFA-GH20-2109 may apply to expand their efforts into additional countries, with special consideration for such proposals.
