[Centers for Disease Control-GHC](https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/about/index.html)

May 2026

Estimated total program funding: $25,000,000; ~3 awards expected; award ceiling/floor not specified.

Supports global public health by strengthening laboratory systems, workforce, bio-risk management, and diagnostic capacity for pandemic threats.

--- ## Description This forecasted cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health Center (CDC-GHC) aims to enhance global laboratory systems to better manage biological risks, deploy diagnostics, and sequence pathogens. The initiative focuses on: - Strengthening public health laboratory systems in partner countries - Improving the public health laboratory workforce - Advancing bio-risk management practices - Reinforcing emergency laboratory preparedness in line with the 7-1-7 outbreak response paradigm - Enhancing laboratory quality management systems - Expanding diagnostic capacity, including rapid tests for low-resource settings and genomic sequencing for pathogens with pandemic potential Special consideration will be given to laboratory recipients previously funded under CDC-RFA-GH20-2109 who seek to expand efforts in additional countries. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (anticipated/projected; full application deadline, electronically submitted by 11:59 PM ET) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $25,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 3 - Award ceiling/floor: Not specified (refer to program announcement when released) - Funding Instrument: Cooperative Agreement --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, and township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Unrestricted (open to any type of entity listed above) There are no cost sharing or matching requirements. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated due date (May 2026, 11:59 PM ET). - The full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application instructions will be released closer to the opening date. - Monitor [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360343) for updates and the official application package. --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted opportunity; details, requirements, and deadlines may change upon the official NOFO release. - Laboratories previously funded under CDC-RFA-GH20-2109 are encouraged to apply to expand activities. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [CDC-GHC Funder Page](https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/about/index.html) - [Official Forecast Listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360343) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-------------------|------------------------------------|---------------| | Broderick Yoerg | [DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov](mailto:DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov) | 404.234.0666 | | CDC-GHC General | [Media@cdc.gov](mailto:Media@cdc.gov) | (800)-232-4636| For general inquiries, you may also visit the [CDC contact page](https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/).

Enhancing global laboratory systems to safely manage biological risks, deploy diagnostics and sequence pathogens to strengthen health protection worldwide

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