Providing targeted technical assistance to the HIV/TB prevention-care-treatment continuum using cost efficient and scalable quality improvement approaches to address program gaps in support of sustainable HIV services in Zambia under PEPFAR
ID: 355655Type: 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/355655
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a funding opportunity aimed at providing targeted technical assistance to enhance the HIV/TB prevention-care-treatment continuum in Zambia under the PEPFAR initiative. The program seeks to address significant gaps in the national HIV/AIDS response by employing continuous quality improvement approaches to improve service delivery, particularly for underserved populations, and to meet the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS 95-95-95 targets. With an estimated funding amount of up to $15 million for the first year and the potential for 1 to 3 awards, eligible applicants include various organizations capable of conducting projects specifically in Zambia. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by February 24, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity, and can direct inquiries to Emily Dale at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pepfarfoas@cdc.gov
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    Zambia.pdf
    The Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis is offering a funding opportunity (CDC-RFA-JG-25-0062) aimed at providing technical assistance for the sustainable delivery of HIV/TB prevention, care, and treatment services in Zambia, under the PEPFAR initiative. The application deadline is February 24, 2025, with an expected start date for awards in September 2025. Funding of up to $15 million for Year 1 is projected, with 1 to 3 awards available, contingent on funding availability and adherence to program objectives. Eligible applicants include various organizations, both domestic and international, with a requirement to conduct projects specifically in Zambia. The initiative focuses on enhancing service quality through continuous quality improvement approaches, addressing significant gaps identified in the national HIV/AIDS response, including human resources, data management, and laboratory capacity. Successful applicants will implement evidence-based strategies to increase case identification, treatment continuity, and overall healthcare quality, targeting underserved populations, particularly in densely populated regions. Further expectations include collaboration with local health authorities and the integration of comprehensive health services. Applications are rigorously reviewed based on approach, organizational capacity, and data management, reflecting the program's goals to improve health equity and sustainability in Zambia's HIV/TB response.
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