Ensuring Social Protection by Empowering and building Resiliency for Adolescents, Nuclear families, Children, and caregivers affected by HIV/AIDS (ESPERANÇA)
ID: 355792Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mozambique USAID-Maputo (USAID-MOZ)

Award Range

$40M - $40M

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/355792
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mozambique has announced a funding opportunity for the "Ensuring Social Protection by Empowering and Building Resiliency for Adolescents, Nuclear Families, Children, and Caregivers Affected by HIV/AIDS (ESPERANÇA)" initiative. This cooperative agreement aims to improve health outcomes for households vulnerable to HIV in the provinces of Manica, Sofala, and Tete, with a focus on engaging local organizations to implement a five-year program that includes prevention services, comprehensive case management, and strengthening social protection systems. The program emphasizes gender equality and seeks to address social norms impacting health outcomes, aligning with USAID's mission to achieve health equity in vulnerable populations. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by September 30, 2024, with a funding ceiling of $40 million for the initiative. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Joyce Mbele at jmbele@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jmbele@usaid.gov
    Files
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on August 1, 2024, for a cooperative agreement entitled "Ensuring Social Protection by Empowering and Building Resiliency for Adolescents, Nuclear Families, Children, and Caregivers Affected by HIV/AIDS (ESPERANÇA)." This initiative targets local organizations to implement a five-year program aimed at improving health outcomes for households vulnerable to HIV in Mozambique, with a budget ceiling of $40 million. The program is designed to engage adolescents and families, particularly those at high risk or living with HIV, and explore innovative strategies to combat the epidemic. Key components include prevention services, comprehensive case management, and strengthening social protection systems. A strong emphasis is placed on gender equality and addressing social norms that affect health outcomes. The geographic focus includes the provinces of Manica, Sofala, and Tete, where previous initiatives have established groundwork. The deadline for application submissions is September 30, 2024, with applicants required to meet specific eligibility criteria and registration processes. The overall goal aligns with both USAID's mission and the global goal of achieving health equity in vulnerable populations through effective support, coordination, and capacity building within local agencies.
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