Strengthening Global Health Security Program in Animal Health Sector
ID: 356245Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Uganda USAID-Kampala (USAID-UGA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356245
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information from organizations regarding the Strengthening Global Health Security Program focused on the animal health sector in Uganda. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on the capabilities of local entities, including for-profit and non-profit organizations, NGOs, academia, and community groups, in areas such as zoonotic disease prevention and health surveillance systems. The initiative is crucial for identifying potential partners and assessing the landscape of organizations that can contribute to global health security efforts. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by September 27, 2024, following the guidelines provided in the RFI document, and can direct inquiries to Meghan Waters at uganda.oaa@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    uganda.oaa@usaid.gov
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    RFI.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Strengthening Global Health Security Program focused on the animal health sector in Uganda. This RFI aims to gather insights and capacities from local organizations, including for-profit and non-profit entities, NGOs, academia, and community groups, regarding their ability to engage in areas such as zoonotic disease prevention, animal health laboratory systems, and health surveillance systems. Responses should be submitted by September 27, 2024, following specific guidelines outlined in the document. The purpose is to identify potential partners and assess the landscape of organizations capable of contributing to global health security initiatives. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to relevant questions in the designated response template, noting that submissions will remain confidential unless specified. USAID seeks to utilize the feedback to shape future requests for proposals and funding opportunities. The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration with local entities and compliance with submission formats.
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