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

March 18, 2025 (Forecasted)

Estimated total program funding: $4,000,000 | Expected number of awards: 2 | Cooperative agreement

Supports implementation of global health security programs in Mali, focusing on strengthening public health systems and capacity in hard-to-reach, high-insecurity areas.

Forecasted opportunity; details and application package expected January 2025.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Global Health Center (CDC-GHC), seeks implementing partners to build and strengthen public health impact, health systems, capacity building, and health security in Mali. The focus is on activity implementation in hard-to-reach and high-insecurity areas, aiming to improve disease detection, response, and overall health system resilience. The cooperative agreement will support projects that address global health security priorities, including infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, laboratory strengthening, and workforce development. --- ## Due Dates - **Estimated Application Due Date:** March 18, 2025 (electronically submitted applications must be received by 11:59 pm ET) - **Estimated Post Date:** January 17, 2025 - **Estimated Award Date:** August 29, 2025 - **Estimated Project Start Date:** September 30, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $4,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 2 - **Funding Instrument:** Cooperative Agreement - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - City or township governments - County governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than 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. --- ## Application Process - This is a **forecasted opportunity**; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application package are expected to be posted in January 2025. - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356086). - Review the [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356086) for updates and to access the application package once available. - Ensure all required registrations (e.g., SAM.gov, Grants.gov) are current prior to submission. --- ## Additional Information - The opportunity is focused on Mali, with an emphasis on challenging environments (hard-to-reach, high-insecurity areas). - Projects should align with CDC-GHC’s mission to strengthen global health security and public health systems. - No cost sharing or matching is required. - This is a discretionary, cooperative agreement, meaning substantial involvement by CDC-GHC is anticipated during the project. --- ## External Links - [CDC-GHC Funder Page (About)](https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/about/index.html/) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356086) - [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| ---

Protecting and Improving Public Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Health Systems, Capacity Building, and Health Security in Mali

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