This grant opportunity, identified as CDC-RFA-JG-25-0175, is a forecasted funding opportunity provided by the Centers for Disease Control-GHC under the Department of Health and Human Services. The initiative is titled "Continuing to enhance Global Health Security by sustaining efforts and strategies to protect and improve public health globally." It aims to build upon ongoing efforts by the U.S. government to enhance global health security, specifically by improving the prevention, detection, and response to international public health threats. This funding will support programs developed in collaboration with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions, leveraging lessons learned from the global COVID-19 pandemic and other major public health events.

The program's objectives focus on improving the prevention of avoidable epidemics, strengthening the ability to detect and report biological threats, and enhancing response strategies to public health crises. It is designed to mitigate risks associated with naturally occurring outbreaks, intentional or accidental pathogen releases, and emerging biological threats. These efforts are intended to bolster the global health infrastructure and safeguard populations from future pandemics and health emergencies.

The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement. An estimated total program funding of $75,000,000 is expected, with approximately ten awards anticipated. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and the opportunity falls under the category of discretionary funding with activities primarily focused on health. However, the exact award ceiling and floor amounts are listed as $0, which may require clarification upon the official release of the funding announcement.

Eligibility for this grant is broad and includes a wide range of entities such as nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, state, county, and city governments, Native American tribal governments and organizations, independent school districts, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Specific restrictions or additional eligibility criteria may be provided in the finalized NOFO.

The grant's timeline includes several key dates. The estimated posting date is February 7, 2025, and the application due date is April 8, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET. The award date is projected for August 29, 2025, with the projects expected to start by September 30, 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare submissions accordingly.

Submission requirements and application questions will be detailed in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which will likely include guidelines for program design, budget planning, and documentation. Evaluation criteria will assess the applicant's ability to meet the objectives and implement effective strategies for global health security.

For further information, applicants can contact Shana Eatman at 770-488-3933 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov. Additional updates and related opportunities can be found through the Grants.gov portal.