Community and Organizational Resilience and Empowerment to Reduce, manage, and mitigate the risk (of emerging and re-emerging) Infectious Diseases (CORE2RID)
ID: 356348Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Thailand USAID-Bangkok (USAID-THA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356348
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking feedback for the design of the "Community and Organizational Resilience and Empowerment to Reduce, manage, and mitigate the risk (of emerging and re-emerging) Infectious Diseases (CORE2RID)" initiative, aimed at enhancing resilience against infectious diseases in Thailand. This Request for Information (RFI) invites local organizations to provide insights on the activity description, identify potential challenges, and suggest improvements, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and behavioral change strategies in mitigating zoonotic disease risks. Interested parties are encouraged to submit structured feedback electronically, with the RFI closing on September 20, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Tanapreeyanun Paoluglam at tpaoluglam@usaid.gov or by phone at 6622573000.

    Point(s) of Contact
    tpaoluglam@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
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    RFI.pdf
    The USAID/RDMA has released a Request for Information (RFI No. 72048624RFI00003) to solicit feedback for the design of the CORE2RID program. This initiative aims to enhance community and organizational resilience against emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in Thailand, leveraging a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health. Local organizations in Thailand are invited to provide insights on the activity description, identify potential challenges, suggest improvements, and express interest in applying for future funding opportunities. The RFI outlines the necessity for community engagement through behavioral change strategies to mitigate the risks associated with zoonotic diseases, especially in areas exhibiting high biodiversity and human-animal interaction. Participants are encouraged to submit structured feedback electronically, detailing their organizational capabilities and confirming interest in joint applications. Key components include collaboration with local stakeholders and adaptation of existing health strategies to local contexts. The document emphasizes a structured response process, establishes timelines for submissions, and outlines the relevance of ongoing commitment to understanding and addressing infectious diseases as part of a broader health security strategy in Southeast Asia.
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