USAID Sustaining Epidemic Control through Unified Prevention (SECURE) Activity
ID: 352494Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

South Africa USAID-Pretoria (USAID-SAF)

Award Range

$14M - $35M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352494
Timeline
    Description

    The South Africa USAID-Pretoria is offering a funding opportunity for the "USAID Sustaining Epidemic Control through Unified Prevention (SECURE) Activity," aimed at enhancing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services in Lesotho. The initiative focuses on reaching both the general population and key populations with evidence-based biomedical services, aligning with the UNAIDS HIV Prevention 2025 Roadmap and the 95-95-95 targets for HIV management. This cooperative agreement has an estimated total funding of $35 million, with an initial award of $14 million for the first two years, and applications are due by March 15, 2024. Interested applicants can contact Nya Kwai Boayue at nboayue@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nboayue@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    72067424RFA00007-SECURE NOFO_AMENDMENT 01.pdf
    72067424RFA00007-SECURE.pdf
    The document outlines a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by USAID for the "Sustaining Epidemic Control through Unified Prevention (SECURE) Activity" aimed at enhancing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment in Lesotho over a five-year period. It details the program's three objectives: improving uptake of combination HIV prevention services, enhancing coverage of integrated care, and strengthening community systems for sustained service delivery. Key populations, such as men who have sex with men, female sex workers, and adolescents, are a focal point of the initiative. The NOFO specifies that USAID intends to award a cooperative agreement of approximately $35 million, with an initial two-year funding of $14 million and potential one-year renewals. The eligible applicants include U.S. NGOs, private organizations, and international organizations, promoting local partnerships. The document also addresses applicants' expectations for submissions, emphasizing the integration of community-centered approaches and social behavior change strategies. The amendment includes answers to applicant questions ensuring clarity regarding objectives, target populations, and performance indicators. In summary, the SECURE Activity seeks to bolster Lesotho's national response to HIV by facilitating equitable access to prevention and treatment services, promoting a multi-sectoral and inclusive approach.
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