Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity
ID: 356404Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

India USAID-New Delhi (USAID-INA)

Award Range

$0 - $20M

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/356404
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting concept papers for the Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity in India, aimed at establishing sustainable healthcare systems for vulnerable populations. This initiative seeks to enhance access to integrated primary health care, reduce out-of-pocket expenditures, and foster collaboration between public and private health sectors, addressing key challenges such as pandemic impacts and healthcare delivery inequalities. With a funding ceiling of up to $20 million over five years, interested applicants, including U.S., local, and international non-governmental organizations, must submit their proposals by October 29, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Sonia Madan at smadan@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    smadan@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity in India. The aim is to invite concept papers for a Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement to establish sustainable healthcare systems, particularly for vulnerable populations. The program's objectives include enhancing access to integrated primary health care, reducing out-of-pocket expenditures, and facilitating collaboration between public and private health sectors. Eligibility spans U.S., local, and international non-governmental organizations, with submissions due by October 29, 2024. Proposed funding of up to $20 million is available over five years, divided into an initial base period and a potential renewal period. Key challenges to be addressed include pandemic impacts, shifting disease demographics, urban health challenges, healthcare delivery inequalities, and climate change effects on health systems. Overall, the HSS Activity aims to implement innovative models for healthcare delivery, leverage partnerships, and promote inclusivity, ultimately striving toward universal health coverage and improved health outcomes in India.
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