USAID Community Health Activity
ID: 357656Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Nigeria USAID-Abuja (USAID-NIG)

Award Range

$1K - $35M

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/357656
Timeline
    Description

    The Nigeria USAID-Abuja is offering a funding opportunity titled "USAID Community Health Activity," aimed at enhancing community health initiatives through a cooperative agreement. This program seeks applications exclusively from local Nigerian organizations to implement strategies that improve health behaviors and access to health services, particularly focusing on maternal and child health challenges in Nigeria. The initiative is critical for addressing significant health disparities and aims to operationalize Nigeria's Community-Based Health Worker (CBHW) program while strengthening local health governance and accountability. With a funding ceiling of $35 million and an expected number of two awards, interested applicants must submit their proposals by January 24, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Maryam Abdullahi at mabdullahi@usaid.gov or via phone at +234 461 9345.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mabdullahi@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Behavioral.pdf
    The report presents findings from the Behavioral Sentinel Surveillance (BSS) endline survey conducted in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states, Nigeria, by Breakthrough RESEARCH/Nigeria. The survey aimed to assess the impact of integrated social and behavior change (SBC) interventions funded by USAID, focusing on health areas such as malaria, family planning, and maternal, newborn, and child health plus nutrition (MNCH+N). The project employs advocacy outreach, community engagement, and media campaigns to foster changes in behaviors, knowledge, and beliefs among targeted populations. This endline assessment, which compares data from prior surveys, intends to evaluate the effectiveness of integrated SBC programming against singular focused approaches in Zamfara. It reveals trends in females' attitudes and behaviors concerning health interventions, drawing on quantitative data collected between October 1 and November 10, 2022. The findings are expected to inform future health policies and interventions, ensuring alignment with community needs and optimal resource allocation. By identifying key shifts in women’s health-related practices, the report serves as an essential tool for stakeholders, contributing to ongoing efforts for controlled improvements in public health outcomes across Nigeria.
    Notice.pdf
    The USAID Community Health Activity Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued on December 11, 2024, seeks applications from local Nigerian organizations to implement community health initiatives aimed at enhancing health behaviors and access to health services. The program, with budget allocations up to $35 million over a five-year period, focuses on three primary results: improving the adoption of healthy behaviors, operationalizing Nigeria's Community-Based Health Worker (CBHW) program, and strengthening local health governance and accountability. Eligible applicants must be majority-owned and managed by Nigerian citizens or lawful residents. Activities will include training and deploying community health workers, fostering community engagement in health planning, and developing systems for effective health governance. The initiative addresses Nigeria's significant maternal and child health challenges, aiming to reduce mortality rates by improving healthcare access and service quality. With an emphasis on evidence-based strategies and community-focused practices, the USAID program aligns with both USAID's objectives and Nigeria's health sector reform strategies, promoting sustainable improvements in local health outcomes through community ownership and accountability.
    Reference_Attachment.pdf
    The USAID Community Health NOFO outlines Nigeria's health and socio-economic context, highlighting challenges like extreme poverty affecting 40% of the population and high maternal morbidity rates. It details Nigeria's decentralized healthcare system and conflict-driven disparities in healthcare access, particularly affecting women and marginalized groups. Key health issues include maternal mortality (high at 512/100,000 live births), low antenatal care access, nutritional deficiencies in children, significant child mortality rates, and a high burden of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria. Concerted efforts are being made to improve family planning services, maternal and child health, and nutrition through social behavior change (SBC) strategies, targeting sociocultural barriers and enhancing community health programs. The initiative aligns with Nigeria's health priorities and global health frameworks by promoting integrated approaches for service delivery, community engagement, and addressing inequalities. Through this comprehensive strategy, USAID seeks to enhance health outcomes while focusing on gender equality and youth empowerment, thereby fostering sustainability and resilience within Nigeria's health systems.
    Reference_Nigeria.pdf
    The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in Nigeria has developed a comprehensive framework to strengthen the community-based health workforce (CBHW) as part of its strategy to improve health outcomes, particularly focusing on maternal and child health. The initiative, part of a broader effort to align with Universal Health Coverage goals, emphasizes recruiting trained Junior Community Health Extension Workers (JCHEWs) and Auxiliary Community Health Workers (ACBHW) to provide essential health services through home visits in underserved areas. The program outlines specific roles for CBHWs in health promotion, disease prevention, and basic curative services, with defined training modules to ensure competency. It also details a structured implementation plan, including community mapping, ongoing supervision, and a phased scale-up to achieve nationwide coverage by 2028. Financial and non-financial incentives are proposed to motivate workers, alongside a clear career progression pathway. This strategic initiative is backed by collaborative efforts from various stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental organizations, aiming to address health disparities and improve access to necessary health services in Nigeria's communities.
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