Accelerating ChoiCe, Equity, and Sustainability for Services
ID: 350293Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350293

Additional Information

RFI7200AA23RFI00014
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Accelerating ChoiCe, Equity, and Sustainability for Services" (ACCESS) aimed at enhancing access to quality family planning and sexual reproductive health services, particularly for adolescents, youth, and underserved populations. The initiative seeks to gather insights on best practices and capabilities through a Request for Information (RFI), focusing on locally-led programming and the integration of health services to improve health outcomes. This program is critical for advancing overall health and development goals, emphasizing public health principles and community needs. Interested organizations can contact Jacquelin Bell at jacbell@usaid.gov or call 202-916-2706 for further details, with responses to the RFI due by October 27, 2023.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacquelin Bell Contract Specialist
    (202) 916-2706
    jacbell@usaid.gov
    Files
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    ACCESS _RFI.pdf
    ACCESS.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on best practices and capabilities for its new program, Accelerating ChoiCe, Equity, and Sustainability for Services (ACCESS). This initiative focuses on enhancing access to quality family planning and sexual reproductive health (FP/RH) services, particularly for adolescents, youth, and underserved populations. The RFI calls for responses that address the design, programming, and technical priorities of the ACCESS award, with an emphasis on locally-led programming and the integration of health services. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed results framework and suggest strategies to strengthen the program’s impact, especially regarding gender equality and the needs of marginalized groups. Additionally, respondents must submit organizational capability statements detailing their qualifications and relevant project experience. USAID emphasizes the importance of public health principles, local leadership, and community needs in shaping FP/RH services. The ultimate goal is to facilitate transformative health outcomes through innovative, responsive programming and sustainable partnerships, aligning with global health development objectives.
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