Advancing Global Capacity to Detect and Respond to Fungal Diseases
Agency: Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID
Assistance Listings: 93.318 -- Protecting and Improving Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems, Capacity and Security
Last Updated: July 30, 2026
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support activities that build and strengthen sustainable fungal disease detection, diagnosis, surveillance, and response systems. Activities may address interconnected areas such as system and workforce development, laboratory and diagnostic capacity, and improved use of data to inform public health action. Through these efforts, this NOFO seeks to strengthen country and regional capacity to manage and control fungal diseases at their source while promoting long-term ownership and integration into public health systems. These efforts align with the...
priorities outlined in the America First Global Health Strategy by supporting country capacity to detect, respond to, and control priority fungal pathogens, particularly those that pose a risk for international spread and antifungal resistance, at their source. Over time, activities supported through this NOFO are intended to reduce the global burden of fungal diseases, strengthen health security, and help countries protect their own populations while also reducing risks to the United States through earlier detection and more effective response to fungal disease threats worldwide
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Government
- City or township governments
- State governments
- County governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
In addition to the general eligibility requirements, applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for award:Demonstrated Oversight Capacity:Eligible organizations must demonstrate the institutional infrastructure and expertise necessary for effective program implementation and sound financial management. The applicant —not a third-party or sub-recipient — must serve as the primary lead for all activities and remain fully accountable for both programmatic and financial performance. This includes independently leading, managing, and monitoring technical interventions, as well as overseeing fiscal responsibilities such as budgeting, expenditure tracking, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. While the CDC will provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, applicants are expected to manage all day-to-day operations and reporting responsibilities.Responsiveness to Application Requirements:Applicants are also reminded that adherence to application instructions is critical. The CDC will consider an application as "non-responsive" if any required documents are missing or if the request exceeds $300,000. Applications that do not conform to the outlined submission requirements —including those that omit documentation, fail to follow formatting or content instructions, or request funding above the stated limit— will not be considered for review. Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review all guidance to ensure completeness and compliance prior to submission.
Grantor contact information
Description
Daniela Aguirre
MDBcoag@cdc.gov
MDBcoag@cdc.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| cdc-rfa-ck-26-0230_v2_for_posting.pdf | cdc-rfa-ck-26-0230_v2_for posting.pdf | Jul 30, 2026 02:57 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: August 31, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date.
Award
$15,000,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
CDC-RFA-CK-26-0230
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 30, 2026
Archive date:
September 30, 2026
