HIV/AIDS Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Adolescent Girls and Young Women Follow On Activity
ID: 342288Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

South Sudan (USAID)-Juba (USAID-SSD)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/342288
Timeline
    Description

    USAID in South Sudan is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "HIV/AIDS Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Adolescent Girls and Young Women Follow On Activity," aimed at enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable populations affected by HIV/AIDS. The initiative focuses on preventing new HIV infections and improving care for those living with HIV through interventions that strengthen household capacities, ensure treatment adherence, and reduce violence against children and young women. This program is critical for addressing the health challenges faced by high-risk groups in South Sudan, with an expected award date in October 2022 and a requirement for cost-sharing or matching. Interested applicants can reach out to Michael P. Loro at mloro@usaid.gov or jubaoaa-hea@usaid.gov for further information, with submissions due by August 1, 2022.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael P Loro Acq and Assistance Assistant
    (202) 216-6279
    mloro@usaid.gov and jubaoaa-hea@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment 01 RFI-668-22-ACHIEVE .pdf
    Amendment.pdf
    The Embassy of the United States in South Sudan issued Amendment No. 01 to the Request for Information RFI-668-22-ACHIEVE, pertaining to the USAID/South Sudan’s HIV/AIDS Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Adolescent Girls and Young Women Follow-on Activity. This amendment, dated July 19, 2022, updates the submission instructions for applicants, emphasizing that all submissions are to be sent via email by August 01, 2022, at 1700 hours Juba time, with no hard copies accepted. The submission must include a cover page and capability statement, formatted in Arial 11 size font, single-spaced, and consecutively numbered pages. The document reinforces that the Government will not accept late submissions. This amendment demonstrates the ongoing commitment to addressing health issues in South Sudan by soliciting proposals from interested parties, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and adherence to submission protocols for the initiative aimed at vulnerable populations affected by HIV/AIDS.
    RFI-668-22-ACHIEVE signed.pdf
    RFI-668-22-ACHIEVE.pdf
    USAID/South Sudan issued a Request for Information (RFI-668-22-ACHIEVE) on July 14, 2022, concerning a projected five-year program aimed at improving the health and resilience of families, particularly focusing on orphans and vulnerable children, adolescent girls, and young women affected by HIV/AIDS. The objective is to decrease new HIV infections and enhance care for those living with HIV through comprehensive interventions addressing household capacity, treatment retention, and prevention of violence. Key interventions include family-centered case management, economic strengthening initiatives, educational support, and training in violence prevention. Eligible organizations must demonstrate the capability to manage large-scale activities and prefer partnerships with local entities, meeting specific criteria for local PEPFAR entities. The RFI serves as a planning tool, not a commitment for funding; responses are for informational purposes only and will not impact future procurement advantages. Responses must be submitted electronically by August 1, 2022, with strict formatting instructions to facilitate evaluation.
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