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

May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Estimated total program funding $125,000,000; up to 3 awards anticipated; award ceiling not specified.

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

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates are projected and subject to change.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to strengthen and sustain the public health system in Sierra Leone, enhancing its capacity to identify, respond to, and mitigate health threats. The program will leverage the expertise and resources of multisectoral and multilateral partners to improve country leadership and capacity in preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious disease threats. Emphasis is placed on developing core capabilities in data and surveillance, diagnostics, public health workforce and institutions, and prevention and response. The ultimate goal is to prevent emerging threats, strengthen health security, and transfer assistance activities to the government and the National Public Health Agency of Sierra Leone. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (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 - Cost sharing/matching: Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - 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 tribal governments) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Unrestricted (open to any type of entity above) There are no additional eligibility restrictions specified. --- ## Application Process - Full application details and requirements will be provided in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) upon release. - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline. - No cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Additional Information - The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, indicating substantial involvement from the CDC in funded projects. - Focus areas include surveillance, diagnostics, workforce development, and emergency response in Sierra Leone. - This is a forecasted opportunity; all details, including deadlines and requirements, are subject to change. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity on Grants.gov (CDC-RFA-JG-26-0050)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360335) - [CDC Global Health Center Overview](https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/about/index.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------| | Broderick Yoerg | [DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov](mailto:DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov) | 404.234.0666 | | CDC Global Health | [Media@cdc.gov](mailto:Media@cdc.gov) | (800)-232-4636|

Strengthening Public Health Systems in Sierra Leone

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