Notice of Award of a Single Source Grant To Fund Fundacion Mexico-Estados Unidos Para La Ciencia, A.C.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Notice of Award of a Single Source Grant To Fund Fundacion Mexico-Estados Unidos Para La Ciencia, A.C. AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces one award to fund Fundacion Mexico-Estados Unidos Para La Ciencia, A.C. 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 under this award 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. Fundacion Mexico-Estados Unidos Para La Ciencia, A.C. 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: Fundacion Mexico-Estados Unidos Para La Ciencia, A.C. 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 Mexico. Authority: This program is authorized under §§ 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. 2026-15909 Filed 8-4-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P