Opportunity Information: Apply for CDC RFA GH16 17200301SUPP18
Strengthening Public Health Laboratories Internationally is a CDC cooperative agreement funding opportunity designed to help countries build stronger public health laboratory systems as part of the U.S. government Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA). The core idea behind the program is that infectious disease threats do not stay within borders, so improving laboratory capacity overseas supports both local health protection and broader global health security. The work is framed around helping Ministries of Health meet key requirements under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) by strengthening the real-world ability to prevent outbreaks where possible, detect emerging threats early, and respond quickly and effectively when events occur, including Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEICs).
The opportunity focuses specifically on laboratory-related programs and activities that improve preparedness and routine capability at the national and regional level. CDC is looking for partners that can collaborate closely with host-country Ministries of Health and, where relevant, coordinate with other U.S. government agencies. Rather than building stand-alone projects, applicants are expected to build on existing public health infrastructure and align activities with country priorities that are mutually agreed upon. The program emphasizes practical capacity building: strengthening systems, developing leadership and workforce skills, improving coordination and partnerships, and supporting integrated health programs that make laboratory services more reliable and useful for surveillance and outbreak response.
Administratively, this is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically means CDC expects substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on technical approaches, monitoring, and alignment with GHSA/IHR objectives). The funding opportunity number is CDC RFA GH16-17200301SUPP18 under CFDA 93.318. It was issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically CDC’s Center for Global Health (CGH). The notice was created July 25, 2018, with an original application deadline of August 27, 2018, and electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date.
In terms of scale, the award ceiling listed is $10,000,000, with one expected award. Eligibility is listed broadly as “Others,” with details referenced in the additional eligibility information in the full announcement. Overall, the program is aimed at strengthening national and regional laboratory systems so countries are better equipped to identify and confirm infectious disease threats, support surveillance, and mount timely responses, thereby advancing GHSA goals across prevention, detection, and response.Apply for CDC RFA GH16 17200301SUPP18
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control - CGH in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Public Health Laboratories Internationally" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.318.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2018 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Strengthening Public Health Laboratories Internationally" funding opportunity?
It is a CDC cooperative agreement funding opportunity intended to help countries build stronger public health laboratory systems as part of the U.S. government Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA). The program is based on the idea that infectious disease threats cross borders, so strengthening laboratory capacity internationally supports local public health protection and broader global health security.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The main purpose is to strengthen national and regional public health laboratory systems so countries can better prevent outbreaks where possible, detect emerging threats early, and respond quickly and effectively when events occur, including Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEICs).
How does this opportunity relate to the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005)?
The work is framed around helping Ministries of Health meet key requirements under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) by improving real-world capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats.
What types of activities does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses specifically on laboratory-related programs and activities that improve preparedness and routine capability at the national and regional level. Emphasis is on practical capacity building such as strengthening systems, developing leadership and workforce skills, improving coordination and partnerships, and supporting integrated health programs that improve the reliability and usefulness of laboratory services for surveillance and outbreak response.
Is the program intended to create stand-alone laboratory projects?
No. Applicants are expected to build on existing public health infrastructure and align activities with country priorities that are mutually agreed upon, rather than creating stand-alone projects.
Who is CDC looking for as partners on this opportunity?
CDC is looking for partners that can collaborate closely with host-country Ministries of Health and, where relevant, coordinate with other U.S. government agencies.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for implementation?
This is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically means CDC expects substantial involvement during implementation. Examples mentioned include collaboration on technical approaches, monitoring, and alignment with GHSA and IHR objectives.
Which agency and CDC unit issued this notice?
The notice was issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically CDC's Center for Global Health (CGH).
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is CDC RFA GH16-17200301SUPP18 under CFDA 93.318.
When was the notice created and what was the application deadline?
The notice was created on July 25, 2018. The original application deadline was August 27, 2018.
What time were electronic submissions due?
Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $10,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
What is the stated eligibility category?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with details referenced in the additional eligibility information in the full announcement.
At what levels are laboratory improvements expected to take place?
The opportunity emphasizes improvements to preparedness and routine capability at the national and regional level.
How does strengthening laboratory capacity support GHSA goals?
By improving laboratory systems that identify and confirm infectious disease threats, support surveillance, and enable timely response, the program advances GHSA goals across prevention, detection, and response.
What outcomes is the program trying to enable during outbreaks and major events?
The program aims to enable early detection and rapid, effective response when events occur, including Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEICs), by strengthening laboratory systems and their integration with surveillance and outbreak response.
Does the opportunity emphasize workforce and leadership development?
Yes. The program emphasizes developing leadership and workforce skills as part of practical capacity building for stronger laboratory systems.
Does the opportunity emphasize coordination and partnerships?
Yes. The program highlights improving coordination and partnerships, including collaboration with Ministries of Health and, where relevant, coordination with other U.S. government agencies.
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