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. PlainGrants indexes 639 other opportunities from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA.
- up to $6M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1
- expected award
- 93.326
- CFDA program
Recently closed NOFO
This listing closed on June 22, 2026. CFDA 93.326 may re-announce under a new opportunity number. Historical award band was Up to $6,000,000.
According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.
Deadline tracker
Application window closed
Closed June 22, 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.
Market-open applicant set · includes for-profit door
The eligibility set for Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness f… includes a for-profit door among 6 printed types (Public / state-controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than IHEs); Private institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations other than small businesses; +2 more). Competitive traffic can include commercial applicants alongside other listed classes. The extract does not mark applicant cost-sharing as required. Instrument: Cooperative Agreement. Funding-activity code maps to Health (HL). Inside Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA's indexed book this exact eligibility-code string is unique to this listing.
- Code 06
- Public / state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Code 13
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than IHEs)
- Code 20
- Private institutions of higher education
- Code 22
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Code 23
- Small businesses
- Code 25
- Others (see official listing text)
Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.
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Agency Contact
Jaya Raman kva5@cdc.gov
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