Strengthening the technical 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
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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
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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the technical capacity of the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Eswatini to effectively respond to HIV, TB, and related public health threats under the PEPFAR initiative. The primary objectives include enhancing programmatic leadership, health workforce capacity, and organizational oversight in HIV/TB services, with a focus on strategic planning, policy development, and the implementation of innovative interventions. This initiative is critical for sustaining and improving health services in Eswatini, ultimately aiming to end HIV as a public health threat by 2030. Interested applicants can submit their proposals by March 5, 2025, with an estimated funding amount of $3.5 million for the first year, and should direct inquiries to Emily Dale at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov.

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    The Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at enhancing the technical capacity of the Ministry of Health in Eswatini to effectively tackle HIV/TB and related public health threats under the PEPFAR initiative. The application deadline is March 5, 2025, with expected funding totaling $3.5 million for the first year, potentially extending across five years. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, including government entities, nonprofits, and foreign entities, with no restrictions on the number of applications. The main objective of this NOFO is to strengthen programmatic leadership, health workforce capacity, and overall organizational oversight in HIV/TB services. Applicants must demonstrate their capability to support strategic planning, develop policies, implement quality improvement tactics, and foster innovative interventions. The document outlines comprehensive requirements for preparing applications, including project narratives, budget justifications, and evaluation plans. Successful bidders are expected to contribute to the MON’s strategy of transforming HIV response efforts sustainably. Evaluative measures will assess achievement towards crucial outcomes, focusing on health equity, workforce development, and organizational capacity-building within local entities. This NOFO emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to create a unified response to the ongoing health challenges in Eswatini.
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