Draft Notice of Funding Opportunity - Children, Adolescents, and Families in the HIV Epidemic in Limpopo Province
ID: 348036Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

South Africa USAID-Pretoria (USAID-SAF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348036
Timeline
    Description

    The South Africa USAID-Pretoria is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "Children, Adolescents, and Families in the HIV Epidemic in Limpopo Province," aimed at addressing the HIV epidemic among vulnerable populations in the region. The initiative seeks to enhance health and social service systems, with a focus on achieving the 95-95-95 goals by 2025, and is particularly interested in feedback on the draft Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) attached to the Request for Information (RFI). This program is crucial for improving long-term health outcomes for children and adolescents affected by HIV in Limpopo, where economic and educational challenges are prevalent. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit their feedback by May 29, 2023, to Nompumelelo Mangqalaza at pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov, with anticipated funding of up to $25 million designated for local entities.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nompumelelo Mangqalaza Acquisitions and Assistance Specialist
    N/A
    pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov
    Files
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    USAID OVC Limpopo RFI 72067423RFI00004.pdf
    USAID.pdf
    The USAID/Southern Africa has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a potential funding opportunity aimed at addressing the HIV epidemic among children, adolescents, and families in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The anticipated funding of up to $25 million, designated for local entities, seeks to enhance health and social service systems, aiming to achieve the 95-95-95 goals by 2025. The program's focus includes increasing access to comprehensive health services, particularly for vulnerable populations, and fortifying local governance and capacity within service agencies. Interested organizations are invited to provide feedback on the draft Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) attached to the RFI, emphasizing areas needing clarification or improvement. The feedback will inform the final proposal but is not considered a funding application. All submissions must follow specified formatting and be emailed by the deadline of May 29, 2023. The program recognizes the critical intersection of economic, educational, and health challenges faced by children and adolescents affected by HIV, particularly in Limpopo, where poverty rates are high. It aims to implement evidence-based interventions that strengthen local response systems and improve long-term health outcomes for the province's youth.
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