Children, Adolescents & Families in the HIV Epidemic in the North West Province
ID: 347106Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

South Africa USAID-Pretoria (USAID-SAF)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347106
Timeline
    Description

    The South Africa USAID-Pretoria is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "Children, Adolescents & Families in the HIV Epidemic in the North West Province," aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents affected by HIV. The initiative seeks to enhance service delivery and strengthen social service systems through locally led solutions, specifically targeting local entities that are legally organized in South Africa and majority-owned by South African citizens or lawful permanent residents. This cooperative agreement, with a budget not exceeding $20 million, emphasizes local ownership and capacity-building to address the significant impacts of HIV in the region. Interested applicants can reach out to Nompumelelo Mangqalaza at pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov or by phone at 0124522000 for further information, as the opportunity is currently in the Request for Information phase.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NOMPUMELELO MANGQALAZA
    (012) 452-2000
    pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov
    Files
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    OVC NW RFI signed.pdf
    OVC.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) regarding a planned funding opportunity focused on addressing the HIV epidemic among children, adolescents, and families in the North West Province of South Africa. The activity is expected to operate under a cooperative agreement with a budget not exceeding $20 million, primarily targeting local entities. USAID seeks feedback on a draft Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to help shape the final proposal, emphasizing the commitment to local ownership and capacity-building within South African institutions. Key objectives include increasing access to comprehensive healthcare services, improving local partner capacities for program implementation, and developing sustainable social service frameworks to support affected populations. The document provides epidemiological context, highlighting the extensive impacts of HIV in South Africa, particularly among youth, and outlines government responses, including various strategies crafted to reduce transmission rates and improve support systems. Overall, the RFI process facilitates stakeholder engagement and aims to enhance community-led responses to public health challenges in the region.
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