Advancing Global Capacity to Detect and Respond to Fungal Diseases
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID
Can you apply?
This grant is for global health institutions seeking to strengthen fungal disease surveillance and response capabilities. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based research institutions, universities, public health organizations, and nonprofits with international health programs. Activities supported include laboratory capacity building, surveillance system development, and training programs for fungal disease detection. Geographic focus includes low- and middle-income countries, though U.S. partners must lead the application.
International partner organizations in target countries may participate as subcontractors or consortium members. Priority goes to projects addressing public health threats from emerging or re-emerging fungal pathogens. Multi-year funding supports sustainable capacity building rather than one-time activities.
Key dates
- Apr 16, 2026 Applications open
- Jun 29, 2026 Application deadline in 14 days
- Aug 31, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support activities that build and strengthen sustainable fungal disease detection, diagnosis, surveillance, and response systems. Activities may address interconnected areas such as system and workforce development, laboratory and diagnostic capacity, and improved use of data to inform public health action. Through these efforts, this NOFO seeks to strengthen country and regional capacity to manage and control fungal diseases at their source while promoting long-term ownership and integration into public health systems. These efforts align with the priorities outlined in the America First Global Health Strategy by supporting country capacity to detect, respond to, and control priority fungal pathogens, particularly those that pose a risk for international spread and antifungal resistance, at their source. Over time, activities supported through this NOFO are intended to reduce the global burden of fungal diseases, strengthen health security, and help countries protect their own populations while also reducing risks to the United States through earlier detection and more effective response to fungal disease threats worldwide
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (15-25 pages typical)
- Detailed Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Letters of Commitment from International Partners
- Curriculum Vitae for Key Personnel
- Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Daniela Aguirre
- 📧 MDBcoag@cdc.gov
- 📞 4046395475
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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$29,208,608
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$28,751,856
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$26,707,836
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$25,214,479
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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. public health agencies, research institutions, universities, and nonprofits with established international health programs can apply. International organizations typically participate as partners, not lead applicants.
What types of activities are funded?
Funding supports laboratory infrastructure, diagnostic training, surveillance system development, and workforce capacity building for fungal disease detection.
Where can the work take place?
Work focuses on low- and middle-income countries, with U.S. applicants providing technical leadership and coordination.
How competitive is this funding?
Federal health research grants are highly competitive. Strong applications demonstrate partnership with established health agencies and clear public health impact.
What is the typical funding range?
CDC international capacity-building grants typically range from $200,000 to $1,000,000+ annually, depending on scope and country partnerships.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Partner with established health ministries or WHO-affiliated organizations in target countries before writing your proposal.
- Include detailed capacity assessment data showing baseline fungal disease detection gaps in partner countries.
- Demonstrate sustainability: explain how partners will maintain capabilities after grant funding ends.
- Budget realistic costs for international travel, equipment, and local staff training that reflect actual field conditions.
- Connect your work to CDC's strategic priorities in antimicrobial resistance and emerging infectious disease threats.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak international partnerships or unclear roles for host-country institutions lead to rejection. Many applicants underestimate costs and timelines for genuine capacity building in resource-limited settings. Projects lacking clear sustainability plans fail to align with CDC's long-term capacity goals.
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