Augmenting Capacity for Humanitarian Emergencies of Infectious Diseases

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The document provides Amendment No. 1 for the USAID/DCHA/OFDA APS NO. 720FDA18APS00001, focused on enhancing capacities for humanitarian responses to infectious disease emergencies. It outlines responses to applicant inquiries regarding partnership requirements, funding sources, project objectives, budget allocations, and specific conditions for proposals. Key points include the necessity for partnerships to be proposed in the concept note phase, funding sourced from the International Disaster Assistance account, and the importance of addressing all three project objectives. Applicants are encouraged to analyze relevant geographic regions for interventions, request flexibility in sub-granting to local organizations, and utilize custom indicators for measuring program impacts. The deadline for submissions remains firm, with no extensions. The amendment emphasizes a multi-sectoral approach, data-backed justifications for included sectors, and the appropriate governance structures for program implementation while clarifying that the focus is on non-governmental capacity building within the humanitarian aid community. Applicants must align their proposals with the stated objectives while considering the need for effective coordination and the dynamic nature of infectious disease responses.