One Health Workforce (OHW) Next Generation
ID: 309813Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$0 - $85M

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/309813
Timeline
    Description

    The Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the One Health Workforce (OHW) Next Generation initiative, aimed at enhancing global health security through a cooperative agreement. This program seeks to strengthen the capacity of health workforces to address infectious disease threats by promoting a multisectoral approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health. Eligible applicants must form a coalition that includes accredited higher education institutions and various organizations, with a focus on collaboration among public health, veterinary medicine, and environmental sectors. The total funding available for this initiative is estimated at $85 million, with one award anticipated. Interested parties can reach out to USAID at ohwnextgen@usaid.gov for further information, and the application process is currently open.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ohwnextgen@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Appendix 1 - Request for Information 720019RFA00004 (Amendment 1).docx
    Appendix 1 - Request for Information 720019RFA00004.docx
    Appendix 2 - Draft Program Description OWHNG.docx
    Appendix 3 - OH Challenge.Facing the Future.pptx
    Appendix 4 - OHW-NG_Pre-Application Conference Presentation.pdf
    Appendix 5 - OHW Next Gen OAA Pre-Application Conference Presentation.pdf
    Appendix 6 - OHW-NG Pre-Application Conference Questions and Answers.pdf
    Appendix 7 - Pre-Application Conference Participants.pdf
    Appendix.bin
    Appendix.pdf
    The document lists participants from the Pre-Application Conference for the "OHW Next Generation" initiative under RFA No. 7200AA19RFA00004, held in Washington, DC on November 19, 2018. It includes professionals from various organizations involved in public health, veterinary medicine, and international development. Key participants include directors, professors, program officers, and managers from institutions such as The Ohio State University, Johns Hopkins University, and Arizona State University, along with NGOs like Project Hope and Relief International. This assembly highlights collaboration among diverse entities to advance global health initiatives, particularly within the One Health framework, which focuses on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. The participants' range of expertise suggests a comprehensive approach to addressing health challenges, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary efforts in securing federal grants and fulfilling RFP objectives in global health contexts. The document underscores the federal government’s commitment to fostering partnerships that support innovative health solutions through funded projects and research opportunities.
    Pre-Application Conference OHW NEXT GEN Amendment 1.docx
    Pre-Application.bin
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