The purpose of this NOFO is to build and sustain a more resilient public health system in Sierra Leone in an effort to identify, respond and mitigate health threats. CDC, through this NOFO, will continue to leverage and complement the strengths and resources of multisectoral and multilateral partners in Sierra Leone to build and improve country capacity and leadership in the prevention, early detection, and response to infectious disease threats, with, a special emphasis on core capabilities in data and surveillance, diagnostics, public health workforce and institutions, and prevention and response. The outcomes include: to prevent emerging threats, strengthen health security and transfer assistance activities to the government and the National Public Health Agency. 

Education

• Private institutions of higher education
• Independent school districts
• Public and state institutions of higher education

Government

• Special district governments
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• Public and Indian housing authorities
• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments

Nonprofit

• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
• Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

• Unrestricted

Business

• Small businesses
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses