Enhancing Understanding and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya
ID: 360999Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360999
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a cooperative agreement grant titled "Enhancing Understanding and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya." This funding opportunity aims to conduct comprehensive research, including surveillance and epidemiologic studies, to better understand disease transmission and develop medical countermeasures for public health threats in Kenya, thereby strengthening local capacity and response to infectious diseases. The total estimated program funding is $15 million, with a maximum award ceiling of $3 million, and the application deadline is set for March 6, 2026. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, can reach out to Lata Kumar at lek7@cdc.gov or by phone at 404.955.6527 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lata Kumar
    (404) 955-6527
    lek7@cdc.gov
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