HIV Prevention Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women and Other Vulnerable Youth Populations - DREAMS South
ID: 357869Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

South Africa USAID-Pretoria (USAID-SAF)

Award Range

$0 - $58M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357869
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 20, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Feb 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering a funding opportunity for the "HIV Prevention Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women and Other Vulnerable Youth Populations - DREAMS South" program, aimed at significantly reducing new HIV infections among youth aged 10-24 in high-incidence areas of South Africa. The initiative seeks to enhance community leadership, improve access to biomedical HIV services, and provide technical assistance to government departments, with a focus on community-driven solutions and the involvement of youth in prevention efforts. This program is critical for addressing the socio-economic determinants of HIV risk and promoting gender equity, with an estimated budget of $52 million to $58 million over five years. Interested local entities must submit their applications by February 18, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Alejandra Garcia at pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov.

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Dec 23, 2024, 12:05 PM UTC
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Dec 23, 2024, 12:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a funding opportunity (72067425RFA00002) aimed at implementing the "HIV Prevention Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women and Other Vulnerable Youth Populations - DREAMS South" program. This initiative, with an estimated budget of $52M-$58M over five years, focuses on substantially reducing new HIV infections among vulnerable youth aged 10-24 in South Africa’s high HIV incidence areas. The objectives are to strengthen community leadership, increase access to biomedical HIV services, improve social protection services, and provide technical assistance to government departments for sustainable integration of DREAMS interventions. Eligible applicants must be local entities with an emphasis on community-driven solutions. The program prioritizes the involvement of youth in HIV prevention efforts and aims to improve access to comprehensive health and social services, addressing gender-based violence and promoting equity. Key outcomes include a reduction in new HIV infections and improved economic conditions for adolescent girls and young women. The document underscores the importance of tailored strategies to engage local stakeholders and the long-term sustainability of health initiatives. Overall, this funding opportunity highlights the U.S. government's commitment to supporting local health systems in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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