Request for Information (RFI) - USAID Inter-Religious Engagement for Better Health
ID: 355582Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mozambique USAID-Maputo (USAID-MOZ)

Award Range

$0 - $0

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/355582
Timeline
    Description

    USAID/Mozambique has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its upcoming initiative, the "USAID Inter-Religious Engagement for Better Health," which aims to enhance health knowledge and practices in targeted communities through inter-religious advocacy and communication. The initiative is designed to engage religious leaders to promote positive health behaviors and is anticipated to span five years (2025-2030) with a total budget of up to $6.5 million. This RFI seeks feedback from potential organizations regarding their interest and capacity to contribute to the program, with responses due by August 19, 2024. Interested parties can submit their feedback electronically in either English or Portuguese, and should adhere to the specified formatting guidelines. For further inquiries, organizations may contact Henrique Cuambe at hcuambe@usaid.gov or by phone at 00258853339080.

    Point(s) of Contact
    hcuambe@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFI_Inter-Religious
    RFI_Inter-Religious.pdf
    USAID/Mozambique has issued a Request for Information (RFI) concerning its new initiative, the "USAID Inter-Religious Engagement for Better Health," aimed at enhancing health knowledge, behaviors, and practices in targeted communities through inter-religious advocacy and communication. Over a five-year period (2025-2030) and with a budget of up to $6.5 million, the program’s success hinges on engaging religious leaders to drive positive health norms and behaviors among community members. The RFI seeks feedback from potential organizations regarding their interest and capacity to contribute to this initiative. Organizations are encouraged to respond to specific inquiries related to their expertise, previous funding experiences, and capacity building, with responses due by August 19, 2024. Notably, responding to this RFI does not ensure any advantage in future proposals. USAID intends to utilize insights gathered from this RFI for future program development. Organizations are instructed to submit their feedback electronically and can use either English or Portuguese for their responses, ensuring that all submissions meet specified formatting guidelines. This engagement illustrates USAID's commitment to innovative community health strategies, emphasizing collaborative efforts and the role of religious leadership in health promotion.
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