USAID Thamini Afya (Value your Health)
ID: 357023Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Tanzania USAID-Dar es Salaam (USAID-TAN)

Award Range

$16M - $16M

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/357023
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement under the initiative titled "USAID Thamini Afya (Value Your Health)" aimed at enhancing health behaviors in Tanzania. The program's objectives include strengthening social and behavior change (SBC) capacity, designing evidence-based interventions, and implementing and evaluating these interventions at both national and sub-national levels. This initiative is crucial for addressing public health challenges in Tanzania, such as poor healthcare-seeking behaviors and the need for effective coordination among health actors. The total funding available for this opportunity is $16.45 million, with a closing date for applications set for December 9, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Ashley Burgin at aburgin@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    aburgin@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
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    NOFO.pdf
    The USAID Thamini Afya (Value Your Health) initiative is a funding opportunity announced by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) targeting improved health behaviors in Tanzania. This project, with a budget of up to $16.45 million over five years, aims to bolster social and behavior change (SBC) strategies across health areas including malaria, maternal health, and HIV. Key objectives include strengthening the capacity of Tanzanian government entities to coordinate SBC efforts, designing evidence-based interventions, and monitoring implementation at various governance levels. Eligibility for funding is open to U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, and applications must adhere to guidelines outlined in the Announcement. The program aligns with USAID's broader health goals and national priorities of the Government of Tanzania, seeking to address challenges such as poor healthcare-seeking behaviors and the need for effective coordination among diverse health actors. The anticipated outcomes include enhanced SBC capacity, increased use of health services, and ultimately improved public health outcomes. The program underscores the importance of local capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable practices to ensure long-term health behavior changes in Tanzanian communities.
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