Request for Information- Building Resilience amongst Families affected with HIV Activity
ID: 337733Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Dominican Republic USAID-Santo Domingo (USAID-DOM)

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/337733
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights and interest from organizations regarding a program aimed at improving health, socioeconomic, and educational outcomes for vulnerable children, adolescents, and families of Haitian descent in the Dominican Republic affected by HIV. The initiative seeks to enhance service delivery and reduce barriers to HIV prevention through comprehensive, child-centered, family-based case management over a projected five-year period. This program aligns with the broader goals of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and aims to address the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly Haitian migrants. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses electronically by March 1, 2022, to Oscarina Pujols at opujols@usaid.gov and Javier Castano at jcastano@usaid.gov, adhering to the specified format and guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Oscarina M Pujols Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance USAID/Dominican Republic
    (809) 368-7537
    opujols@usaid.gov
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    Request for Information -72051722RFIOVC00003- Building Resilience amongst Families affected with HIV Activity.pdf
    Request.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) on January 31, 2022, regarding an initiative aimed at enhancing the health, socioeconomic, and educational outcomes of vulnerable children, adolescents, and families of Haitian descent in the Dominican Republic, particularly those affected by HIV. This five-year program intends to address and reduce barriers to HIV prevention and service delivery through comprehensive case management that focuses on child-centered, family-based services. The RFI invites organizations to respond by March 1, 2022, with specific feedback on the proposed activity, including key health interventions, challenges in service provision, innovative approaches, and strategies for sustainable solutions. Those interested are required to submit their responses electronically, adhering to a detailed format and structure outlined in the document. The initiative reflects USAID's commitment to epidemic control and improving health services for populations disproportionately affected by HIV, particularly among Haitian migrants and their descendants, addressing various sociocultural challenges, stigma, and access to care. As such, the program aligns with broader PEPFAR goals and U.S. government strategies to enhance health outcomes in relation to infectious diseases within marginalized communities.
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