The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its Global Health Center, has forecasted a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Global Health Security to protect and improve health in Cote d’Ivoire with local partners." This initiative aims to bolster public health infrastructure and capacity in Cote d’Ivoire to enhance detection, response, and prevention of infectious disease outbreaks. The opportunity is identified by the funding number CDC-RFA-JG-25-0136 and is part of the discretionary funding category, meaning it is subject to the agency’s judgment based on programmatic considerations.

The core purpose of this funding opportunity is to support surveillance systems, emergency operation centers, and workforce development in Cote d’Ivoire. The goal is to enhance the country’s ability to manage health threats and respond to infectious disease emergencies effectively. The opportunity falls under the assistance listing 93.318, which supports efforts to build and strengthen public health systems globally.

This cooperative agreement will provide approximately $5,000,000 in total program funding, with an estimated number of two awards to be made. However, specific ceiling and floor values for the awards are not currently listed, and no cost-sharing or matching requirements are in place. The estimated post date for this opportunity is February 7, 2025, with a submission deadline of April 8, 2025. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.

Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations and entities, such as state and local governments, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small and large for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and tribal governments and organizations. The eligibility is broadly defined as “Unrestricted,” with no specific additional limitations or clarifications provided at this time.

Applicants should expect to submit their proposals electronically through the standard grants.gov portal. Although the application package is not yet available, applicants can begin preparing based on the provided forecast. The anticipated award date is August 29, 2025, and the expected project start date is September 30, 2025. The forecasted date for this opportunity was first listed on September 6, 2024, and was last updated on January 14, 2025. The archive date is set for May 8, 2025, beyond which the opportunity will no longer be available.

For further inquiries or clarification, interested applicants may contact Shana Eatman at 770-488-3933 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov.