REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - USAID Catalyzing Access to FP
ID: 357921Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mozambique USAID-Maputo (USAID-MOZ)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357921
Timeline
    Description

    The Mozambique USAID-Maputo is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the "USAID Catalyzing Access to Family Planning" initiative, aimed at enhancing access to quality family planning (FP) services in Mozambique. This initiative seeks to gather insights from organizations regarding their capacities and expertise in FP services, as well as feedback to refine the project's Results Framework to improve health outcomes. The program, which will run from 2025 to 2030, has a budget of up to $35 million and addresses significant challenges such as high unmet needs for FP, particularly among adolescents in rural areas, and barriers related to cultural norms and contraceptive stockouts. Responses to the RFI are due by February 15, 2025, and interested parties can contact Nelly Mahanjane at nmahanjane@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nmahanjane@usaid.gov
    Files
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    Family.pdf
    The USAID/Mozambique is soliciting information through a Request for Information (RFI) to establish the "USAID Catalyzing Access to Family Planning" initiative. The goal is to improve health outcomes for Mozambicans by enhancing access to quality family planning (FP) services, focusing on voluntarism and informed choice. Aiming to address barriers in FP and reproductive health (RH) service delivery, this five-year program (2025-2030) has a budget of up to $35 million. The RFI seeks to: 1. Gauge interest from organizations in applying for this opportunity. 2. Gather insights on potential participants' capacities and expertise in FP services. 3. Collect feedback to refine the project's Results Framework to maximize health outcomes. Key challenges outlined include high rates of unmet needs for FP, especially among adolescents in rural areas, along with barriers posed by cultural norms and stockouts of contraceptives. Engagement with community leaders and improved professional training for health providers are emphasized as vital. The initiative plans to build on previous FP efforts and ensure coordinated approaches across various health sectors while addressing the unique needs of specific demographics. Responses must be submitted by February 15, 2025, with detailed organizational information outlined per specified questions. No proposals or funding requests are accepted through this RFI, which is informational only.
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