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

March 20, 2026 (application deadline)

Estimated total program funding: $25,000,000 | Expected number of awards: 3 | Award ceiling/floor not specified

Supports strengthening Nigeria's national and sub-national capacities to implement International Health Regulations (IHR) through local partners.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to enhance the capacities of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), relevant Government of Nigeria ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), and sub-national public health institutions to implement the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005). The program will support multisectoral approaches to health system strengthening, improve workforce management, and bolster detection and response to health threats at the local level. The initiative follows Nigeria's progress in Joint External Evaluation (JEE) assessments but seeks to address remaining gaps in public health preparedness and response. --- ## Due Dates - March 20, 2026 (electronically submitted applications due 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 and floor: Not specified - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses - Unrestricted (open to any entity unless otherwise specified) No additional eligibility restrictions are listed. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the stated deadline. - Follow the instructions and requirements as outlined on the [official grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360332). - Ensure all required documents and forms are completed and submitted before the closing date. --- ## Additional Information - The program is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement by CDC-GHC in project implementation. - The focus is on building sustainable, multisectoral public health capacity at both national and sub-national levels in Nigeria. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360332) - [Funder homepage: CDC Global Health Center](https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/about/index.html) - [General CDC contact page](https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Email | Phone | Description | |-----------------------------|---------------|----------------------------| | DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov | 404.234.0666 | Program contact (Broderick Yoerg) | | Media@cdc.gov | (800)-232-4636| CDC-GHC general inquiries |

Improve and Strengthen the Nigerian National Public Health Institute's Management Capacity and Public Health Functions

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