Augmenting Capacity for Humanitarian Emergencies of Infectious Diseases
ID: 302225Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$8M - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Disaster Prevention and Relief

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/302225
Timeline
    Description

    The Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering a federal grant titled "Augmenting Capacity for Humanitarian Emergencies of Infectious Diseases," aimed at enhancing the preparedness and response capabilities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the face of infectious disease outbreaks that escalate into humanitarian emergencies. The program seeks to establish standby capacity by improving technical coordination and institutional mechanisms among potential responders, ensuring a multi-sectoral approach that includes health, nutrition, and food security. With a funding ceiling of $8 million and a single anticipated award, applicants must submit concept papers by April 27, 2018, and can direct inquiries to 720FDA18APS00001@ofda.gov for further clarification on proposal requirements and objectives.

    Point(s) of Contact
    720FDA18APS00001@ofda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    amendment 1 Q-A.pdf
    amendment.pdf
    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.
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