USAID Accelerator Activity
ID: 356434Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Democratic Republic of the Congo USAID-Kinshasa (USAID-DEM)

Award Range

$0 - $91M

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/356434
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the USAID Accelerator Activity, a cooperative agreement aimed at enhancing health outcomes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This initiative focuses on improving maternal and child health, nutrition, and malaria prevention, particularly for vulnerable populations in the provinces of Sud-Kivu, Lomami, Tanganyika, and Kasai Central. The program emphasizes strengthening health system coordination, enhancing client-centered care, and promoting community engagement in health governance. With an estimated total funding of $90.5 million and a deadline for applications set for October 30, 2024, interested parties are encouraged to review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed eligibility requirements and application procedures. For inquiries, applicants can contact Aline C Chikuru at drcoaa@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    drcoaa@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO.pdf
    The USAID Integrated Health Services Delivery Accelerator (NOFO Number 72066024RFA00006) invites applications for a cooperative agreement to enhance health outcomes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over five years, with an anticipated budget of $90.5 million. The program aims to support maternal and child health, nutrition, and malaria initiatives, especially targeting vulnerable populations in four provinces: Sud-Kivu, Lomami, Tanganyika, and Kasai Central. Key objectives include strengthening health system coordination between provincial and central ministries of health, improving health service management, enhancing client-centered care, and building health resilience within communities. Applicants must provide robust strategies to mobilize local resources, enhance data utilization for decision-making, and implement inclusive and adaptive management practices. The application deadline is October 30, 2024, with eligibility open to any qualified entity. Significant emphasis is placed on the integration of local government and civil society, promoting sustainable development approaches, and engaging communities in health governance. Potential applicants are encouraged to refer to the details outlined in the NOFO regarding eligibility requirements, application procedures, and performance expectations to ensure their proposals align with USAID's objectives and guidelines.
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