USAID Kenya and East Africa (KEA) Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Activity
ID: 353366Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Kenya USAID-Nairobi (USAID-KEN)

Award Range

$15M - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement to implement the Kenya and East Africa (KEA) Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Activity, aimed at improving health behaviors across various sectors such as malaria, HIV, family planning, maternal health, and global health security. The initiative emphasizes the need for comprehensive technical approaches that address social and structural factors influencing health behaviors, while fostering collaboration among multiple stakeholders within the health system. With a total funding ceiling of $14,950,000 over five years, including an expected base award of approximately $6.25 million, interested applicants must ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registration and System for Award Management (SAM) compliance. The application deadline is May 8, 2024, and further details can be obtained by contacting My Di T Le at hpnsolicitations@usaid.gov.

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    Posted
    The document details the USAID Kenya and East Africa (KEA) Social Behavior Change (SBC) Activity, highlighted by Amendment No. 02 to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 72061524RFA00004. This amendment serves to address applicants' queries from a pre-application conference and outlines revisions to application instructions and merit review criteria. The initiative aims to improve health behaviors across various sectors, including malaria, HIV, family planning, maternal health, and global health security, while stipulating eligibility for Kenyan organizations only. The total funding available is projected at up to $14,950,000 over five years, with an expected base award of about $6.25 million. This program emphasizes the importance of addressing social and structural factors that affect health behaviors, promoting integrated SBC interventions across health areas. Furthermore, the activity aligns with both U.S. government strategic priorities and Kenya’s health objectives. Applicants must propose comprehensive technical approaches tailored to the identified health challenges and ensure collaboration with multiple stakeholders within the health system. The document also stresses adherence to regulatory requirements, including Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registration and System for Award Management (SAM) compliance for potential recipients.
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