Advancing outbreak detection, notification, and response capacity through 7-1-7 implementation in partner countries

Background
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports strengthening country systems to detect, notify, and respond to outbreaks in alignment with the 7-1-7 target. Activities under this award are intended for implementation outside the United States and its territories.

Building on previous outbreak experience and other international health emergencies, this NOFO advances American interests by reinforcing systems that protect both the United States and recipient nations. Activities focus on improving early detection of biological threats, timely notification across sectors and borders, and effective response to contain outbreaks before they spread.

Efforts include strengthening surveillance, expanding laboratory readiness, enhancing information flows, and improving response operations to reduce health and economic effects. These activities emphasize burden sharing, accountability, and efficiency to ensure benefits to Americans at home and abroad while supporting recipient nations in achieving long-term self-reliance and stability.

Grant Details
The grant involves implementing activities that strengthen country systems for outbreak detection, notification, and response. Key tasks include: improving early detection of biological threats; ensuring timely notification across sectors; enhancing effective response operations; strengthening surveillance capabilities; expanding laboratory readiness; and enhancing information flows among stakeholders. The goal is to contain outbreaks before they spread while supporting long-term stability in recipient nations.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include organizations capable of implementing the outlined activities in partner countries outside the U.S. Preference may be given to those with prior experience in outbreak response or related international health initiatives.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant will extend over multiple years as necessary to achieve the outlined goals.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is aimed at funding comprehensive outbreak detection and response initiatives.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in partner countries outside of the United States.