USAID South Sudan WASH-GBV Request for Information
ID: 329240Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/329240
Timeline
    Description

    The Agency for International Development (USAID) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a new Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) activity in South Sudan. The RFI aims to gather insights on various topics, including coordination among WASH partners, effective water supply management, sanitation implementation methods, and the role of WASH programming in addressing GBV, with a focus on innovative strategies to enhance community resilience. Interested organizations are invited to submit responses, limited to five pages, by October 13, 2020, ensuring confidentiality and noting that participation does not guarantee funding advantages. For further inquiries, contact Carter Saunders at casaunders@usaid.gov or by phone at 9999999999.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carter Saunders
    (999) 999-9999
    casaunders@usaid.gov
    Files
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    USAID_South_Sudan_RFI_WASHGBV.pdf
    USAID/South Sudan is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for a new Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) activity aimed at improving community resilience in South Sudan. The document outlines specific areas of inquiry, including coordination among WASH partners, strategies for effective water supply management, sanitation implementation methods, hand hygiene sustainability post-COVID-19, and the role of WASH programming in combating GBV. It emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to reduce hand pump breakdown rates, enhance sanitation practices, and maintain improved hygiene behaviors. The RFI requests responses no longer than five pages from interested organizations by October 13, 2020, ensuring confidentiality of submissions while indicating that participation does not confer any advantage in potential funding opportunities. The document is structured with distinct sections for each topic, allowing for targeted responses that will inform the design of the upcoming activity. Overall, this RFI serves as a critical step in engaging stakeholders to collaboratively address pressing WASH and GBV issues in South Sudan.
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