Strengthening Global Health Security through local partnerships in Sierra Leone

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Global Health Center is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to build and sustain a more resilient public health system in Sierra Leone. Recipient organizations will work to improve national capacity and leadership in the prevention, early detection, and response to infectious disease threats. The work requires a focus on core capabilities in data and surveillance, diagnostics, public health workforce development, and transferring assistance activities to the government and the National Public Health Agency. Applications are due electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 2, 2026, with an estimated total program funding of $125,000,000 across approximately three awards.