Capacity Building for National Immunization Programs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
🏛 Centers for Disease Control-GHC (HHS-CDC-GHC)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for strengthening immunization programs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Eligible recipients are typically international organizations, U.S. government agencies, and organizations with established partnerships in EMR countries. Activities supported include immunization service delivery, disease surveillance, outbreak response, vaccination coverage improvement, and workforce capacity building. No specific geographic restrictions exist for applicant location, though work must focus on EMR countries.
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Key dates
- Aug 31, 2026 Applications open
- Feb 12, 2027 Application deadline in 160 days
- Jul 1, 2027 Award announced
- Aug 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this award is to strengthen capacity and performance of national immunization programs in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) to achieve regional vaccine preventable disease (VPD) control, elimination and eradication targets (i.e., polio eradication, measles and rubella elimination), reduce VPD-related morbidity and mortality, and address emerging public health threats. The Recipient will strengthen the capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to VPDs in EMR countries, including immunization service delivery, comprehensive VPD surveillance, and capacity needed to prepare for, detect, and respond to VPD outbreaks. The recipient will develop and implement targeted strategies to improve access to and coverage among high-risk un- and under-immunized populations. The recipient will also work to foster immunization program sustainability (i.e., evidence-based decision-making through National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs), immunization safety, and workforce capacity), and advance program evaluation to innovate for increased immunization program impact (i.e., identify and address key immunization program challenges, use of evidence to guide immunization policy). This cooperative agreement may also support activities to address other global health priorities in line with CDC goals.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Description
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Support (from EMR country partners)
- Evaluation Plan
- Sustainability Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Julie Jenks
- 📧 jdj2@cdc.gov
- 📞 (404) 718-2794
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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$32,098,862
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$29,964,931
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$28,751,856
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$27,668,798
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$26,707,836
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$26,596,295
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$23,935,181
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$22,718,741
Top States by Funding
- DC 6 awards $67.4M
- MD 4 awards $62.8M
- NC 2 awards $47.4M
- WA 2 awards $28.5M
- NY 3 awards $20.8M
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?
International organizations, NGOs, and entities with established capacity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Direct applicants are typically organizations with prior global health experience and regional partnerships.
What is the deadline and timeline?
The fixed deadline is February 12, 2027. Projects typically span multiple years to achieve immunization program strengthening goals.
What activities are funded?
Immunization service delivery, VPD surveillance systems, outbreak response capacity, vaccination coverage improvement in underserved populations, and technical advisory group support.
How competitive is this funding?
Highly competitive. Applications require demonstrated expertise in immunization programs, regional connections, and capacity to work across multiple countries.
What is the funding range?
Individual award amounts are not specified. Total funding pool is $75 million for the cooperative agreement program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Build your application around specific immunization challenges in targeted EMR countries with measurable VPD elimination goals.
- Demonstrate existing partnerships and working relationships with ministries of health or equivalent agencies in your target countries.
- Include clear evidence-based strategies for reaching underimmunized populations and sustainability planning beyond the grant period.
- Emphasize your organization's track record in global health program implementation and regional technical expertise.
- Align your proposed activities with CDC priorities like polio eradication, measles/rubella elimination, and outbreak preparedness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants without established presence or partnerships in EMR countries typically receive low scores. Weak surveillance or outbreak response plans show insufficient immunization program expertise. Vague sustainability strategies that ignore workforce capacity and political environment often fail.
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