Empowering Laboratory systems Towards Sustainability (ELTOS): Best practices and innovations in Lesotho under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a cooperative agreement titled "Empowering Laboratory Systems Towards Sustainability (ELTOS)" aimed at enhancing laboratory services in Lesotho under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative seeks to improve the quality of laboratory services that are crucial for achieving HIV epidemic control by implementing strategic plans, quality management systems, and developing a robust laboratory informatics infrastructure. This funding opportunity, with an estimated total of $2,000,000 for the first fiscal year, is open to unrestricted applicants, and interested parties should note that applications must be submitted electronically by February 17, 2026, with the anticipated award date set for September 30, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the grantor at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov.