Strengthening global health security through local partnerships in Uganda
🏛 Centers for Disease Control-GHC (HHS-CDC-GHC)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working on global health security in Uganda through local partnerships. U.S.-based nonprofits, NGOs, universities, and research institutions can apply. Work must strengthen disease surveillance, outbreak response, or pandemic preparedness in Uganda. Activities include training local health workers, building laboratory capacity, and establishing information-sharing networks. Geographic focus is Uganda only.
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Key dates
- Jul 14, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 14, 2026 Application deadline
- Aug 31, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this NOFO is to continue strengthening Uganda’s capacities for rapid detection and effective and efficient response to health threats. The focus of this NOFO is based on gaps outlined by the 2023 Joint External Evaluation of Uganda’s Global Health Security capacities including but not limited to surveillance, laboratory, rapid response, and countermeasures for priority human and zoonotic diseases, water- multi-hazard multi-sectoral preparedness in connection with Uganda’s National Action Plan for Health Security. Support national legislation for, and operationalization of functional, real-time funding for health emergencies – establishing a national border health program-rolling out a functional electronic platform expanding the National Integrated Surveillance System (NISS) linking surveillance, laboratory, notification, emergency responses, reporting, and workforce tracking data related to human and zoonotic priority diseases.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project Narrative and Statement of Work
- Budget Narrative (detailed by category)
- Organizational capability statement
- Letters of commitment from Ugandan partners
- Work plan with measurable outcomes
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Indirect cost rate agreement (if applicable)
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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$32,098,862
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$30,457,243
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$29,964,931
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$28,751,856
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$27,968,798
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$27,598,943
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$24,176,702
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$23,272,753
Top States by Funding
- MD 5 awards $81.6M
- DC 5 awards $48.1M
- NC 2 awards $47.4M
- WA 2 awards $28.6M
- 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?
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and NGOs typically qualify. Organizations must demonstrate prior experience in global health or Uganda work.
What activities are eligible?
Capacity building for health workers, lab infrastructure improvements, surveillance system development, and emergency response training are common. Community engagement and local partnership development are required.
How much funding is available?
CDC global health grants typically range from $250,000 to $2 million annually. Check the specific NOFO for exact award amounts and budget caps.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. CDC receives many proposals and prioritizes organizations with proven Uganda presence or partnerships. Strong local partnerships significantly improve chances.
What's the application timeline?
Application opens August 22, 2025. Exact deadline not yet posted. Register early and contact CDC for timeline details.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize existing relationships with Ugandan health ministries, NGOs, or communities. Local partners strengthen proposals significantly.
- Include detailed sustainability plans showing how activities continue after CDC funding ends. CDC prioritizes long-term capacity building.
- Align your work to CDC priorities: disease surveillance, lab quality, workforce training, or emergency response systems.
- Budget conservatively and justify all costs. CDC scrutinizes international travel and overhead expenses carefully.
- Start building your local partnerships now. Letters of commitment from Ugandan health organizations are essential.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak local partnerships or vague Ugandan collaboration details lead to rejections. Many proposals lack clear sustainability plans for post-funding continuation. Insufficient alignment with CDC's specific global health security priorities reduces competitiveness significantly.
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