Deadline: 27 April 2020
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is accepting applications to improve and strengthen the Nigerian National Public Health Institutes management capacity and public health functions.
Recurring infectious disease outbreaks, Nigeria’s population, inadequate allocation to healthcare in annual appropriations, inadequate surveillance, weakened or non-existent health infrastructure and systems and poor coordination among stakeholder agencies have all contributed to the weaknesses highlighted in the JEE. This impacts on the country’s preparedness to respond to public health emergencies. The purpose of this NOFO is to provide technical assistance and support the ability of the NPHI to implement programs focusing on protecting and improving health through addressing the gaps and weaknesses identified in the JEE.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks to solicit for a collaborative partnerships with NCDC primarily to strengthen its systems and develop the workforce to lead IHR (2005) implementation. It consolidates and builds on the scope of activities previously implemented under the following awards GH1814, GH1237 and GH1632 to develop and/or strengthen national public health systems in countries by consolidating and organizing public health expertise and systems within an NPHI. This will enhance country’s capacity to carry out essential public health functions and improve accountability and efficiency.
Funding Information
- Total Period of Performance Funding: $10,000,000
- Average One Year Award Amount: $500,000
- Budget Period Length: 12 month(s)
- Total Period of Performance Length: 5 year(s)
- Estimated Award Date: 09/30/2020
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- State governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
How to Apply
Applicants may access the application package via given website.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=321417