Ensuring Social Protection by Empowering and building Resiliency for Adolescents, Nuclear families, Children, and caregivers affected by HIV/AIDS (ESPERANÇA)
ID: 354049Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mozambique USAID-Maputo (USAID-MOZ)

Award Range

$40M - $40M

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/354049
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mozambique has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the program titled "Ensuring Social Protection by Empowering and Building Resiliency for Adolescents, Nuclear Families, Children, and Caregivers Affected by HIV/AIDS" (ESPERANÇA). This initiative aims to enhance social protection and resilience for vulnerable populations affected by HIV/AIDS in Mozambique, specifically targeting the provinces of Sofala, Manica, and Tete over a five-year period from November 2024 to 2029, with a total funding amount of up to $40 million. The program seeks to reduce HIV incidence and improve health outcomes through community-based interventions and support systems, aligning with the Government of Mozambique’s health strategies. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit their responses by June 14, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Judite Caetano at jcaetano@usaid.gov or by phone at +258 21 352135.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jcaetano@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    ESPERANCA.pdf
    The document is an amendment to the Request For Information (RFI) Number RFI7206562024 issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). It pertains to a program titled "Ensuring Social Protection by Empowering and Building Resiliency for Adolescents, Nuclear Families, Children, and Caregivers Affected by HIV/AIDS" (ESPERANÇA). The main purpose of this amendment is to extend the closing date for submissions in response to the RFI from May 30, 2024, to June 14, 2024. This extension is intended to accommodate potential applicants and encourage more participation in the program. The communication concludes with contact information for Patrice Lopez, the Supervisory Agreement Officer, indicating her willingness to engage with interested parties. Overall, the amendment reflects the government's ongoing efforts to address social protection and resilience in relation to HIV/AIDS support initiatives in Mozambique.
    RFI_720656-2024-ESPERANCA English.pdf
    RFI_720656-2024-ESPERANCA Portugues.pdf
    RFI_720656-2024-ESPERANCA.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for the program named "ESPERANÇA," aimed at enhancing social protection and resilience for adolescents, nuclear families, children, and caregivers affected by HIV/AIDS in Mozambique. It seeks input to guide the design of an initiative focused on reducing HIV incidence in Sofala, Manica, and Tete provinces over a five-year span, from November 2024 to 2029, with an anticipated budget of $40 million. The RFI's objectives include assessing interest among organizations to submit proposals, gathering technical insights on organizational capacities, exploring innovative partnership approaches, and enhancing program descriptions based on stakeholder feedback. Respondents are directed to answer specific questions in an attached document. The rationale for this initiative stems from Mozambique's challenging socio-economic conditions, including high poverty rates and significant HIV prevalence. The program aims to complement existing government efforts and improve health outcomes through community-based interventions, empowerment, and support systems. Organizations interested in participating must respond by May 30, 2024, without any expectation of compensation for their input. The final program design will consider responses to the RFI, which will not influence future proposal submissions.
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