[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)](https://www.cdc.gov/)

February 17, 2026

Approx. $15,500,000 for Year 1; one award anticipated; future funding subject to availability

Supports strategic human resources for health (HRH) in Namibia to sustain HIV epidemic control and public health preparedness under PEPFAR.

No cost-sharing or matching required; forecasted opportunity—dates subject to change

--- ## Description This opportunity provides strategic support to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) in Namibia to strengthen human resources for health (HRH) and sustain HIV epidemic control under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program aims to address critical public health staffing needs, particularly for HIV and TB, by supporting the recruitment, deployment, compensation, and management of health professionals, technical specialists, and administrative staff. Staff supported through this cooperative agreement will be contractual employees of the MOHSS, with salary and HR support provided by the award. Activities include: - Advertisement and recruitment of health staff - Deployment to priority areas - Compensation and payroll administration - Performance management and personnel support - Procurement of related equipment and supplies - Human resource management (HRM) The recipient will align activities with Namibia’s National Strategic Framework for HIV and other relevant national strategies. --- ## Due Dates - Application Due Date: February 17, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Approximate Year 1 funding: $15,500,000 (subject to availability of funds) - Number of awards anticipated: 1 - No cost-sharing or matching required - Funding beyond Year 1 is subject to the availability of funds --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Unrestricted (open to any type of entity) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360721) by 11:59 pm ET on the due date. - Prepare all required documentation as specified in the official funding announcement. - Monitor the program page for updates, as this is a forecasted opportunity and details may change. --- ## Additional Information - The program is intended to support the MOHSS in Namibia to meet PEPFAR objectives and national HIV/TB epidemic control goals. - Contracted HRH staff will be integrated into the MOHSS workforce, supporting sustainability and national capacity building. - Activities must be consistent with Namibia’s National Strategic Framework for HIV and related policies. --- ## External Links - [Funding Opportunity Announcement on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360721) - [CDC Global Health Center](https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/index.html) - [PEPFAR Namibia](https://www.state.gov/pepfar/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |----------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------| | PEPFAR NOFOs | pepfarfoas@cdc.gov | General inquiries |

Strategic support for human resources for health for the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) to sustain HIV epidemic control in Namibia under the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

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