USAID/Ethiopia health Security Activity
ID: 353888Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa (USAID-ETH)

Award Range

$27M - $27M

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/353888
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement to implement the USAID/Ethiopia Health Security Activity (HSA), aimed at enhancing Ethiopia's capacity to manage infectious disease outbreaks. The primary objective of this initiative is to build a resilient One Health surveillance system, improve diagnostic capabilities, and develop a skilled workforce to effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases, particularly in regions facing significant health challenges such as Afar, Amhara, and Tigray. This funding opportunity, with an estimated total program funding of $27 million, requires a 5% cost share from applicants and has a submission deadline of June 10, 2024. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Tesfaye Wolde at twolde@usaid.gov or by phone at 202-216-6203.

    Point(s) of Contact
    twolde@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    72066324RFA00010.pdf
    The USAID/Ethiopia Health Security Activity (HSA) funding opportunity, identified as NOFO Number 72066324RFA00010, aims to solicit applications for a cooperative agreement to enhance Ethiopia's health security capabilities. The focus is on improving the country's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging infectious diseases through a One Health approach. The program seeks to address significant health threats exacerbated by zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance, particularly in the Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions, which experience high disease incidence and resource limitations. The initiative is informed by Ethiopia's Health Sector Development and Investment Plan (HSDIP) and builds on prior USAID experiences in infectious disease management. The expected outcomes include strengthened surveillance systems, enhanced laboratory capabilities, and a workforce capable of addressing health emergencies. USAID plans to invest up to $27 million over five years, emphasizing collaboration with local government and health sectors. Eligible applicants include organizations with experience in health services. Technical and cost applications must adhere to specified guidelines, with a mandatory 5% cost share requirement. Critical dates include a question deadline of May 14, 2024, and a submission deadline of June 10, 2024. This funding opportunity signifies a continued commitment to bolstering global health security in response to ongoing public health challenges.
    AMENDMENT.pdf
    Amendment No. 000001, dated May 21, 2024, modifies the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. 72066324RFA00010 for the USAID/Ethiopia Health Security Activity. The amendment aims to clarify and revise certain sections of the NOFO and respond to applicant inquiries before the application deadline on June 10, 2024. Key changes include the revision of staffing titles, removal of outdated application requirements, and clarification on consortium arrangements and geographical focus. Important inquiries addressed include the feasibility of cross-border project support, confirmation that collaboration with Ethiopian government entities as sub-recipients is not permitted, and guidance on community and facility-based surveillance integration. Moreover, responses clarify various proposal formatting and submission queries, emphasizing adherence to specified structural formats and requirements, including past performance submissions. The amendment highlights USAID’s commitment to facilitating a clear understanding of the application process while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks in Ethiopia's health security initiatives.
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