Closed · RFA-JG-26-034 · CFDA 93.326 · Discretionary
Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya
Federal grant opportunity posted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- up to $6M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- June 22, 2026
- Close date
- 1
- Expected awards
The verdict
Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya is a closed discretionary listing from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA that offered Up to $6,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- up to $6M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1
- expected award
- 93.326
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya - is cataloged under number RFA-JG-26-034 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.326, posted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 11, 2026 and last updated on June 4, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $6,000,000. The agency has projected $30.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $30.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $30.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 22, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
Up to $6,000,000
Close Date
June 22, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date.
Posted
May 11, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$30,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports research, implementation science, and public health evaluations to inform best practices for preventing and responding to infectious disease threats in Kenya, while strengthening local research capacity.The award recipient will conduct research, implementation science, and public health evaluations through the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and focus on four required priority areas:Influenza and other respiratory pathogens: Activities include surveilling high-risk groups; monitoring for human and avian influenza and other pathogens; and evaluating efficacy and use of vaccines and other treatments. Outcomes include increasing understanding of disease burden and improving vaccination strategies.Vaccine-preventable diseases: Research will assess disease burden, vaccine effectiveness, and sociocultural factors influencing immunization. Outcomes include increasing vaccine uptake and strengthening immunization systems.Drug-resistant infections: Activities include monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends, applying novel diagnostics, and identifying drivers of resistance. Outcomes include improving mitigation strategies and global AMR preparedness.Global and emerging health threats: Research will address malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, and emerging infections. Outcomes include improving understanding of disease dynamics, intervention effectiveness, and cross-border risks.The recipient will also conduct research coordination and administration activities to manage and oversee U.S. government–funded public health research, ensure compliance with financial and ethical standards, and enhance organizational infrastructure. Outcomes include improved management and compliance with federal funding regulations.The proposed activities under this NOFO will generate evidence to guide U.S. and global preparedness, reduce disease burden and health threats in Kenya, and prevent the spread of health threats across borders.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Jaya Raman kva5@cdc.gov
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