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

June 2026

Up to $125,000,000 total program funding; 3 awards anticipated; award ceiling not specified; multi-year cooperative agreement.

Supports building and sustaining a resilient public health system in Sierra Leone to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Global Health Center (CDC-GHC), aims to strengthen global health security through local partnerships in Sierra Leone. The focus is on building and sustaining a resilient public health system capable of identifying, responding to, and mitigating health threats. The program leverages multisectoral and multilateral collaborations to enhance Sierra Leone's capacity and leadership in preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious diseases. Emphasis is placed on improving core capabilities such as data and surveillance, diagnostics, public health workforce and institutions, and prevention and response systems. The ultimate goal is to prevent emerging threats, strengthen health security, and transfer assistance activities to the Sierra Leonean government and its National Public Health Agency. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026: Estimated application due date — full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $125,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 3 - Award ceiling: Not specified - Award floor: Not specified - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement (multi-year support likely) --- ## 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) - 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) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses - Unrestricted (open to any type of entity listed above) No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Application Process - Applications will be submitted electronically as specified in the official funding announcement. - Detailed application instructions and requirements will be provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) when released. - Monitor the [Grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360335) for updates and the official application package. --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change when the official NOFO is released. - The program is intended to transfer capacity and leadership to local agencies in Sierra Leone. - Focus areas include data and surveillance, diagnostics, workforce strengthening, and public health institutions. --- ## External Links - [CDC-GHC Funder Page](https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/about/index.html) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360335) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-------------------|----------------------------------|--------------| | Broderick Yoerg | [DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov](mailto:DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov) | 404.234.0666 | | CDC-GHC (general) | [Media@cdc.gov](mailto:Media@cdc.gov) | (800)-232-4636 | ---

Strengthening Public Health Systems in Sierra Leone

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