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

April 8, 2025 (11:59 pm ET, electronic submission)

Estimated total program funding: $15,500,000 | Expected number of awards: 4 | No cost sharing required

Supports local partnerships to strengthen prevention, detection, and response to public health threats in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details may be updated before the official posting.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to advance global health security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by supporting regional, national, and local partnerships. The program focuses on: - Preventing avoidable epidemics, including those from naturally occurring outbreaks and accidental or intentional releases of dangerous pathogens. - Enhancing the ability to rapidly detect, characterize, and report emerging public health threats. - Building capacity for rapid and effective response to infectious diseases and public health threats of international concern. The cooperative agreement is designed to help the DRC achieve Global Health Security (GHS) targets, ultimately protecting and improving health both locally and globally. --- ## Due Dates - **Estimated Application Due Date:** April 8, 2025 (applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm ET) - **Estimated Award Date:** August 29, 2025 - **Estimated Project Start Date:** September 30, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $15,500,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 4 - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required - **Award Ceiling/Floor:** Not specified (see official announcement for updates) --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or 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) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses - Unrestricted (open to any type of entity listed above) There are no additional eligibility restrictions noted at this time. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356081). - Ensure submission by the deadline (April 8, 2025, 11:59 pm ET). - This is a forecasted opportunity; monitor the [official listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356081) for updates, full application instructions, and required forms once the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is officially posted. --- ## Additional Information - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - Category of funding activity: Health - Assistance Listing: [93.318 – Protecting and Improving Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems, Capacity and Security](https://sam.gov/content/assistance-listings) - No cost sharing or matching is required. - The opportunity is currently in forecast status; details may change before the official release. --- ## External Links - [Funder Home Page (CDC Global Health Center)](https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/about/index.html/) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356081) - [Assistance Listing 93.318](https://sam.gov/content/assistance-listings) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|------------------------------------|---------------| | Shana Eatman | [DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov](mailto:DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov) | 770-488-3933 | | CDC Info | [Media@cdc.gov](mailto:Media@cdc.gov) | (800)-232-4636| ---

Global Health Security and Local Partner Engagement: Continuing to Expand Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

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