Strengthening Ghana Health Service laboratory services, diagnostic networks, and systems for a more effective, efficient, and sustainable response to HIV, TB, and other priority health threats
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a funding opportunity, reference CDC-RFA-JG-26-0178, to support the Ghana Health Service and Ministry of Health in strengthening national laboratory capacity for HIV, TB, and other priority health threats. The notice describes approximately $500,000 in fiscal year funding available for the first year, subject to availability of funds, though the stated award ceiling for Year 1 is listed as zero. The initiative aims to help Ghanaian health authorities coordinate diagnostic networks, adopt appropriate laboratory technologies, and build workforce skills to sustain quality laboratory services over time. It also seeks to reinforce government ownership of laboratory systems supporting HIV testing, treatment, and viral suppression efforts, alongside other infectious disease priorities. Eligible applicant types span a wide range of entities, including state and local governments, public and private universities, nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status, tribal governments and organizations, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations, with eligibility open to any entity type unless further restricted. The opportunity falls under the health sector and is specific to Ghana. Applications close on 16 October 2026. This is a cooperative agreement, meaning CDC is expected to have substantial involvement in implementation rather than functioning as a passive funder. Organizations considering this opportunity should review the full funding announcement for detailed programmatic and budgetary requirements.
Description
The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $500,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.This NOFO provides operational support through financial and technical resources to the Ghana Health Service (GHS)/Ministry of Health (MoH). The goal is to help them coordinate and improve laboratory capacity so they can deliver high-quality, efficient services for HIV, TB, and other priority health areas. This NOFO will advance HIV testing, treatment, retention, and viral suppression in Ghana by:Equipping laboratories with appropriate diagnostic technologies.Building staff skills to manage quality laboratory services.Strengthening the capacity of the Government of Ghana (GoG) MoH to take full responsibility for managing laboratory services, diagnostic networks, and systems for HIV, TB, and other priority infectious diseases.
Eligibility Criteria
The agency states that the following applicant types are eligible: City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; State governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses.
Focus Sectors
Health
Target Countries
Ghana