The grant opportunity CDC-RFA-JG-25-0169, titled "Global Health Security Partnership Engagement: Continuing to Expand Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health in Cameroon," is a forecasted funding initiative provided by the Centers for Disease Control-GHC under the Department of Health and Human Services. This program aims to strengthen global health security in Cameroon by enhancing systems and resources to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies and outbreaks. The focus is on developing multi-sectoral partnerships and improving health system capacities in both human and animal health.

The primary goals of this opportunity include preventing avoidable epidemics, detecting health threats early, and responding rapidly and effectively to public health emergencies. The initiative aligns with the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005) and Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) objectives, with a focus on improving bio-threat reduction, data sharing, accountability, and participation in regional and international health security programs. Successful projects will demonstrate measurable improvements in at least five technical areas of the WHO/IHR Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to achieve a "Demonstrated Capacity" level.

The funding instrument for this initiative is a cooperative agreement. The total estimated program funding is $15,000,000, with two awards anticipated. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. While the award ceiling and floor amounts are listed as $0, further details may be clarified in the finalized Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Eligibility is broad and includes entities such as private and public institutions of higher education, small businesses, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, Native American tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, state and local governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. Applicants should review the NOFO for any specific eligibility clarifications or additional requirements.

The estimated timeline begins with the posting of the NOFO on February 7, 2025, followed by the application deadline on April 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. Award notifications are expected by August 29, 2025, with projects commencing on September 30, 2025. Entities interested in applying should ensure timely preparation and submission of their proposals.

The NOFO will outline specific submission requirements, including program design, implementation strategies, and evaluation methods. Proposals will likely be evaluated based on their alignment with the outlined goals, ability to strengthen health systems, and measurable impact on public health security in Cameroon.

For additional information, applicants can contact Shana Eatman at 770-488-3933 or via email at DGHPNOFOs@cdc.gov. Further updates and related opportunities can be accessed on Grants.gov.