Improving global health security in Côte d’Ivoire through collaboration with local partners
🏛 Centers for Disease Control-GHC (HHS-CDC-GHC)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to strengthen global health security infrastructure and pandemic preparedness in Côte d'Ivoire. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits, research institutions, and public health organizations with demonstrated experience in international health partnerships. Applicants must have capacity to collaborate with Ivorian government health agencies and local community partners. Activities supported include disease surveillance system strengthening, workforce capacity building, laboratory diagnostics improvement, and community health worker training. Geographic focus is exclusively Côte d'Ivoire.
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Key dates
- Aug 21, 2025 Applications open
- Jun 25, 2026 Application deadline
- Aug 31, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks to build upon activities funded by CDC to support Global Health Security (GHS) in the Cote d’Ivore through implementation of programs and activities that focus on protecting and improving health globally through partnerships with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions. The main outcomes of this NOFO are the following: (1) Improve prevention of avoidable epidemics including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens; (2) Improve ability to rapidly detect threats early, including detecting, characterizing, and reporting emerging public health threats; (3) Improve capacity of rapidly and effectively responding to infectious diseases and public health threats of international concern.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Federal Application Form)
- Project Narrative (work plan and objectives)
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Partner Organization Letters of Commitment
- Curriculum Vitae of Key Personnel
- Data Security and Compliance Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Broderick Yoerg
- 📧 DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov
- 📞 404.234.0666
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.318 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$77,588,113
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$54,816,169
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$36,307,501
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$29,964,931
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$28,751,856
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$26,707,836
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$26,596,295
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$24,026,702
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$23,514,463
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$22,698,862
Top States by Funding
- DC 7 awards $81.4M
- MD 4 awards $62.9M
- NC 3 awards $52.4M
- GA 3 awards $51.0M
- VA 3 awards $32.7M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.318). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $200,769,088 | |
| 2025 | $202,608,088 | |
| 2026 est. | $234,746,685 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S.-based nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and public health agencies. You must have prior experience in international health work and ability to partner with local Ivorian health authorities.
What geographic area does this grant cover?
Only Côte d'Ivoire. All activities must take place in-country with local partner organizations.
What types of activities are funded?
Disease surveillance systems, laboratory capacity building, health workforce training, and community health infrastructure improvements. Projects must directly strengthen pandemic preparedness.
How competitive is this funding?
Very competitive. This is a federal international health grant with rigorous peer review. Strong emphasis on local partnership models and sustainability.
What funding amounts are typical?
CDC global health grants typically range from $250,000 to $2 million annually, depending on scope and partner capacity.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate existing relationships with Ivorian Ministry of Health and local NGO partners before applying.
- Show how activities will be sustained beyond the grant period through local capacity and resources.
- Use data and epidemiology to justify why your proposed interventions address gaps in current health security.
- Build a realistic timeline that accounts for in-country implementation challenges and government approval processes.
- Highlight how your organization will ensure equitable community participation and benefit distribution.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack evidence of pre-existing partnerships with Ivorian government health agencies. Projects overestimate local capacity without adequate training and support timelines. Proposals fail to address sustainability after grant funding ends.
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