Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA grant providing up to $6M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-06-22 (closing in 4 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Foreign organizations. A foreign organization is a public or private organization, whether nonprofit or for-profit, located in a country other than the United States and its territories that is subject to the laws of the country in which it is located, irrespective of the citizenship of project staff or place of performance.
How to Apply
Up to $6M
2026-06-22
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA before the deadline.
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Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya?
Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya is offered by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya provide?
Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya provides up to $6M per award from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya deadline?
Applications for Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya are due 2026-06-22 (closing in 4 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya?
To apply for Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA.