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Notice2026-15908

Notice of Award of a Single-Source Grant To Fund Fondacioni SECID, Balkan Region

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Published
August 5, 2026

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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

Abstract

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces one award to fund Fondacioni SECID, Balkan Region, for approximately $800,000 in Federal Fiscal Year 2026, subject to the availability of funds. Funding amounts for years 2-5 will be set at continuation.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 50541]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-15908]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Notice of Award of a Single-Source Grant To Fund Fondacioni 
SECID, Balkan Region

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located 
within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces one 
award to fund Fondacioni SECID, Balkan Region, for approximately 
$800,000 in Federal Fiscal Year 2026, subject to the availability of 
funds. Funding amounts for years 2-5 will be set at continuation.

DATES: The period for this award will be September 30, 2026, through 
September 29, 2031.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT E Azziz-Baumgartner, USPHS, 
Global Influenza Branch Chief, Influenza Division, National Center for 
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA, Global Influenza Branch, 
Phone: 404-639-2555.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The single source award will support the 
recipient to improve or maintain capacity to conduct seasonal influenza 
surveillance and detect and respond to pandemic and novel influenza. In 
addition, the activities funded under this award will enhance capacity 
to detect and respond to novel influenza viruses, such as highly 
pathogenic avian influenza, as well as identify outbreaks of severe 
respiratory illness syndrome and other infectious disease threats 
through both epidemiologic and virologic detection. These activities 
will strengthen connections between national institutions, especially 
National Influenza Centers, to fully participate in data sharing and 
maintain capacity to share specimens, as well as clinical and 
epidemiologic data related to influenza circulation.
    Fondacioni SECID, Balkan Region, is in a unique position to conduct 
this work, as it is the designated entity responsible for leading 
influenza surveillance. It has the expertise to support health service 
delivery and oversee the national coordination of surveillance, 
preparedness, prevention, and response activities to all forms of 
health threats and public health emergencies.

Summary of the Award

    Recipient: Fondacioni SECID, Balkan Region.
    Purpose of the award: The purpose of this award is to support 
surveillance and response for pandemic and novel influenza and other 
infectious disease threats in the Balkans.
    Authority: This program is authorized under Sec. Sec.  307 and 
317(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242l and 247b(k)).
    Period of performance: September 30, 2026, through September 29, 
2031.

Jamie Legier,
Chief Grants Management Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2026-15908 Filed 8-4-26; 8:45 am]
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