Strengthening Global Health Security through local partnerships in�Sierra Leone

The CDC Global Health Division is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to award up to three cooperative agreements to strengthen Sierra Leone’s public‑health system. The effort focuses on building capacity for disease surveillance, diagnostics, workforce development, and emergency response. Applicants must submit a detailed technical and financial proposal by the deadline, demonstrate ability to partner with multisectoral stakeholders, and manage a large‑scale health‑security program. Funding totals $125 million (estimated) across the awards, with each award expected to support multi‑year activities that improve data systems, laboratory capacity, training, and rapid response mechanisms. • Target: Strengthen Sierra Leone’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious‑disease threats. • Funding: $125 M total, up to three awards (≈ $40 M per award). • Instrument: Cooperative Agreement (CDC will have substantial involvement). • Scope: Data & surveillance systems, diagnostic capacity, public‑health workforce training, institutional strengthening, and emergency response planning. • Eligibility: Wide – state, local, tribal, nonprofit, for‑profit, educational institutions, etc. (unrestricted). • Submission: Electronic via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM ET on 05 May 2026. • Award decision: Expected 31 Aug 2026; project start 30 Sep 2026. • Reporting: Quarterly/annual financial and performance reports, final audit, and compliance with 2 CFR 200.