Strengthening Ghana Health Service laboratory services, diagnostic networks, and systems for a more effective, efficient, and sustainable response to HIV, TB, and other priority health threats
🏛 Centers for Disease Control-GHC (HHS-CDC-GHC)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations with partnerships in Ghana to strengthen laboratory and diagnostic services. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with experience in global health. The program supports work within Ghana only. Activities include building lab capacity, strengthening disease surveillance networks, and improving diagnostic systems for HIV, TB, and other priority health threats.
Organizations must have established relationships with Ghana Health Service or other Ghanaian health entities. Prior experience with infectious disease programs, lab systems, or health system strengthening is required. Applicants need demonstrated ability to work internationally and coordinate with host country partners.
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Key dates
- Oct 16, 2025 Applications open
- Jul 17, 2026 Application deadline today
- Jan 1, 2027 Award announced
- Jan 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $500,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.
This NOFO provides operational support through financial and technical resources to the Ghana Health Service (GHS)/Ministry of Health (MoH). The goal is to help them coordinate and improve laboratory capacity so they can deliver high-quality, efficient services for HIV, TB, and other priority health areas. This NOFO will advance HIV testing, treatment, retention, and viral suppression in Ghana by:
- Equipping laboratories with appropriate diagnostic technologies.
- Building staff skills to manage quality laboratory services.
- Strengthening the capacity of the Government of Ghana (GoG) MoH to take full responsibility for managing laboratory services, diagnostic networks, and systems for HIV, TB, and other priority infectious diseases.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Federal Application for Grants and Cooperative Agreements)
- Project Narrative and Technical Approach
- Detailed Budget and Budget Justification
- Letters of Support from Ghana Health Service and country partners
- Organizational Capacity and Experience documentation
- Evaluation Plan with specific performance metrics
- Work Plan with timelines and milestones
Program contact
- 👤 DGHT NOFOs
- 📧 pepfarfoas@cdc.gov
- 📞 pepfarfoas@cdc.gov
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.067 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$293,385,617
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$242,496,473
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$191,428,426
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$78,000,027
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$77,591,925
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$74,485,670
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$74,302,461
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$65,301,263
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$62,281,247
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$57,879,113
Top States by Funding
- CA 2 awards $87.1M
- WA 2 awards $81.5M
- DC 1 awards $74.3M
- MD 1 awards $65.3M
- NY 1 awards $39.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.067). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,661,373,481 | |
| 2025 | $886,598,279 | |
| 2026 est. | $501,903,232 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S.-based nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and government agencies with global health experience and Ghana partnerships are eligible.
What countries does this support?
Only work conducted in Ghana is eligible. All activities must benefit Ghana Health Service or Ghanaian health institutions.
What specific activities are supported?
Laboratory capacity building, diagnostic network strengthening, surveillance systems, and infrastructure improvements for HIV, TB, and other priority diseases.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. CDC global health grants attract strong applicants with extensive international experience and established partnerships.
What is the typical funding range?
Multi-year awards typically range from $500,000 to several million. Check the specific funding announcement for exact amounts.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Establish or strengthen your Ghana Health Service partnership before applying. CDC prioritizes applicants with deep in-country relationships and demonstrated trust.
- Focus your narrative on systems-level change and sustainability. One-time training or equipment donations are less competitive than institutionalized improvements.
- Include detailed letters of support from Ghana Health Service leadership and other key in-country partners. These letters should specify commitments and roles.
- Address host country ownership explicitly. Show how Ghanaian partners drive priorities and that the work aligns with Ghana's national health strategy.
- Budget for lengthy procurement and contracting processes. International work requires careful planning for compliance, shipping, and in-country recruitment.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak or missing Ghana partnerships. Applications without strong, documented relationships with Ghana Health Service and local counterparts are rejected quickly. Applicants underestimate sustainability planning. Reviewers reject proposals that rely on external support without clear exit strategies or local capacity transition plans. Poor alignment with Ghana's health priorities. Proposals that don't explicitly connect to Ghana's national HIV/TB strategies and health system strengthening goals score poorly.
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