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: July 13, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on this date)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $25,000,000; expected 2–3 awards; Year 1 total funding up to $6,000,000; project period up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports global public health by strengthening laboratory systems, workforce, biorisk management, preparedness, and diagnostic capacity to improve outbreak detection and response.
Key Information: No cost-sharing required; applications proposing research are not eligible.
Description
This cooperative agreement from the CDC's Global Health Center supports projects focused on protecting and improving public health globally by strengthening laboratory systems, workforce capabilities, biorisk management, and emergency laboratory preparedness. The program aims to enhance diagnostic capacity—including rapid tests in low-resource settings and genomic sequencing for pathogens of pandemic potential—while reinforcing laboratory quality management systems and aligning with the 7-1-7 outbreak response paradigm. Special consideration is given to applicants expanding efforts in additional countries, particularly those previously funded under CDC-RFA-GH20-2109.
Funded activities must align with CDC’s global health priorities, support rapid and science-driven responses to health threats, and build sustainable, resilient laboratory infrastructure across multiple regions. The program emphasizes multisectoral collaboration, capacity building, and measurable improvements in outbreak detection, response, and reporting.
