Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program in Ethiopia
ID: 356732Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa (USAID-ETH)

Award Range

$0 - $0

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/356732
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input for the anticipated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program in Ethiopia. This initiative aims to gather recommendations on culturally and contextually appropriate services for employee wellbeing and mental health support for USAID/Ethiopia staff and its implementing partners. The program is crucial for enhancing the mental health infrastructure and support systems within the region, addressing the growing need for psychosocial services. Interested individuals and organizations are invited to respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by October 25, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Mariamawit G Haile at mgirma@usaid.gov. There are no funding amounts specified at this stage, as the RFI is focused on gathering insights rather than proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mgirma@usaid.gov
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