BURMA: Resilient Tuberculosis Response in Myanmar (RTBR) Activity
ID: 356756Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Burma USAID - Rangoon (USAID-BMA)

Award Range

$0 - $14M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356756
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Burma) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to implement the Resilient Tuberculosis Response in Myanmar (RTBR) Activity, specifically targeting local organizations to enhance tuberculosis (TB) care. The initiative aims to bolster the capacity of non-National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) providers, including private hospitals and clinics, to improve screening, diagnosis, and treatment of TB and drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) through five key objectives focused on collaboration and data management. With an estimated funding ceiling of $13.5 million available over five years, eligible local organizations are encouraged to submit concept papers by the closing date of December 17, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Aung Min Thaw at athaw@usaid.gov or by phone at 951536509.

    Point(s) of Contact
    athaw@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from USAID seeks applications for a cooperative agreement to implement the Resilient Tuberculosis Response in Myanmar (RTBR) Activity, targeting local organizations for TB care enhancement. With an estimated available funding of up to $13.5 million over five years, this initiative aims to bolster non-National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) providers, including private hospitals and clinics, in screening, diagnosing, and treating tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant TB (DR-TB). The program aims to improve service delivery, introduce novel diagnostic technologies, and strengthen data recording systems for TB management. Five objectives guide the funding opportunity: enhancing the private general practitioner network for TB detection, establishing collaboration with private hospitals, expanding pharmacy networks for TB awareness, improving TB data collection practices, and supporting local entities for sustainable operations. The anticipated impact includes increased TB case notifications, expanded provider capacity, and improved access to quality TB services. Eligible applicants are local organizations that meet the specified criteria, and they are encouraged to submit concept papers as part of the application process. USAID emphasizes a collaborative engagement approach throughout the project implementation.
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