Strengthening the organizational capacity of the Ministry of Health to deliver a sustainable and resilient response to HIV/TB and related public health threats in the Kingdom of Eswatini under PEPFAR
ID: 355482Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control-GHC (HHS-CDC-GHC)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355482
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity of the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Eswatini to enhance its response to HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and related public health threats under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative seeks to provide technical assistance in key areas such as leadership and governance, resource mobilization, and workforce planning, utilizing evidence-based approaches to improve the Ministry's operational effectiveness and adaptability to emerging health challenges. This cooperative agreement, with an anticipated total funding of $2 million for the first year, is open to a wide range of applicants, including local and international organizations, with a submission deadline of March 5, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to Emily Dale at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pepfarfoas@cdc.gov
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    Eswatini.pdf
    The Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, under the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for strengthening the organizational capacity of the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The grant, linked to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), aims to enhance the response to HIV and tuberculosis (TB) while addressing related public health challenges. The application deadline is March 5, 2025, with expected awards ranging from $2 million for one to two cooperative agreements over a five-year performance period. The program seeks to bolster the Ministry of Health’s leadership, financial management, and workforce capabilities through evidence-based approaches. Key focus areas include improving governance structures, enhancing resource mobilization, and managing workforce performance. Eligible applicants include various institutions, from state and local governments to nonprofits and foreign entities, with priority given to local partners. Comprehensive reporting on progress towards specific outcomes will be required, along with a solid evaluation and data management plan. Applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity to manage funds and effectively implement health interventions. This funding opportunity highlights the U.S. government's commitment to sustaining progress against HIV/AIDS in Eswatini and strengthening overall health system resilience.
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