Advancing Global Capacity to Detect and Respond to Fungal Diseases

Sponsor: CDC
Internal Deadline: 09/04/2026
Institutional Submission Limit: 1
Sponsor Deadline: 09/30/2026
Program Website

This funding opportunity will help strengthen sustainable systems that countries use to identify and control fungal disease threats. Activities supported may include:

• Strengthening laboratory and diagnostic capacity.


• Enhancing surveillance systems.


• Supporting workforce development.


• Improving data collection, analysis, and use to guide public health action.

 

Projects are expected to:

• Build on existing national and regional public health structures.


• Promote practical approaches that countries can sustain and integrate into broader communicable disease and public health programs.

Under this NOFO, you may submit only one application under your organization’s UEI.

Submission Process

Limited submissions MUST be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Research.

If interested in applying for this opportunity, please combine the following items into a single PDF and email to resdev@mailbox.sc.edu by 5pm on the INTERNAL DEADLINE above:

• Cover page with grant program name & number (if applicable) to which you are applying, your project title, PI (name, department/unit, & email), and list of co-PIs/key collaborators (name & department/unit)
• a two-page project abstract addressing key components/criteria for this specific grant program
• a 2-3 page CV/biosketch for the PI (SCiENcv preferred)