Protecting and Improving Public Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Health Systems, Capacity Building, and Health Security in Mali

The "Protecting and Improving Public Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Health Systems, Capacity Building, and Health Security in Mali" (CDC-RFA-JG-25-0145) is a forecasted cooperative agreement funding opportunity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The aim of this initiative is to support implementing partners who can enhance global health security in Mali, specifically focusing on program activities in hard-to-reach and high-insecurity areas. The projects under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will seek to strengthen Mali's public health systems, build capacity, and improve the country's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats. The estimated total program funding is $4 million, with two awards expected. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits, governmental agencies, and for-profit organizations. The estimated application due date is March 18, 2025, with an award date of August 29, 2025, and a project start date of September 30, 2025.