The grant opportunity CDC-RFA-JG-25-0173, titled "Strengthening and Development of Sustainable Global Health and Epidemiological Workforce Capacity through Collaboration, Program Development, and Implementation," is a forecasted funding initiative from the Centers for Disease Control-GHC under the Department of Health and Human Services. This initiative focuses on addressing global public health workforce (PHW) development needs to strengthen capacity for disease prevention, detection, and response. With an emphasis on collaboration among global and regional networks, the program aims to mitigate the risks posed by emerging and re-emerging public health threats, such as COVID-19 and Ebola.

The purpose of this funding is to develop and strengthen the epidemiological workforce through programs like Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETP) and to identify other workforce development initiatives that align with these goals. The grant supports activities such as training, hosting scientific conferences and meetings, setting accreditation and credentialing standards, and conducting monitoring and evaluation. Awardees will collaborate with the CDC and global partners to assess public health workforce gaps, strengthen existing programs, and enhance networking among regional and global initiatives.

This funding opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding mechanism. The estimated total program funding is $100,000,000, with three awards expected to be granted. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and while the award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, additional details are expected upon the official release of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Eligibility is broad, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, small and for-profit businesses, independent school districts, Native American tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, and state, county, and city governments. Interested entities should review the finalized NOFO for any additional eligibility requirements or clarifications.

The estimated timeline for this grant includes a posting date of February 7, 2025, and an application deadline of April 8, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET. Awards are projected to be announced on August 29, 2025, with funded projects beginning on September 30, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to prepare in advance to meet these deadlines.

Specific submission requirements and evaluation criteria will be detailed in the official NOFO, which will guide applicants on project design, implementation, and documentation. Proposals will likely be assessed based on their ability to address public health workforce gaps, enhance training programs, and foster global collaboration.

For further details or assistance, interested applicants can contact Shana Eatman at 770-488-3933 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov. Updates and related opportunities can also be monitored on Grants.gov.