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USAID Burkina Faso Community Health Activity

ID: 72068524RFA00017 • Type: Posted

Description

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the above-mentioned Activity outlined in the subject Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Eligibility for this award is restricted to local organizations in accordance with ADS 303.3.6.5.d, Restricted Eligibility Based On Programmatic Purposes. Please refer to section C for further information.

USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment and responsibility determination. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of activity sought, application submission requirements and selection process.

Subject to funding availability, USAID intends to provide up to $50 million in total USAID funding to the USAID Burkina Faso/Community Health Activity over a five-year period.

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the www.grants.gov to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this NOFO and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical Assistance.

USAID may not issue an award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.6.g. The registration process may take many weeks to complete; therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process.

Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section G. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

USAID will hold an in person post-solicitation meeting on September 12, 2024 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (Ouagadougou Local Time) at Hotel 22etSIX located in Ouagadougou 2000 near Canal Olympia, Ouagadougou/Burkina Faso. Virtual attendance is also possible through this link via the Google Meet Platform, further information is posted in www.grants.gov.

Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government (USG) nor does it commit the USG to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. Please note that USAID reserves the right to cancel this process at any time without prior notice.

Please note that the full NOFO Document ,the French version of this NOFO and further information related to the Post solicitation conference are posted under " Related documents "tab

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

Background
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to implement the USAID Burkina Faso Community Health Activity. This funding opportunity aims to enhance community health services in Burkina Faso, aligning with USAID's mission to promote global health and development. The program is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended, and aims to support local organizations in improving health outcomes.

Grant Details
USAID intends to make one or multiple awards to local partners for the technical implementation of the Community Health Activity. The award will be a Cooperative Agreement, which involves substantial involvement from USAID, including approval of implementation plans, monitoring compliance with performance specifications, and collaboration on key personnel selection.

The anticipated activities include enhancing community engagement, social behavior change communication, and improving access to quality health services across various domains such as maternal and child health, malaria prevention, and nutrition. Specific tasks include developing innovative strategies for service delivery, conducting capacity strengthening for local institutions, and ensuring compliance with environmental safeguards.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for this award is restricted to local organizations based in Burkina Faso that have not previously received a direct award from USAID. Applicants must be legally organized under Burkinabe law, have their principal place of business in Burkina Faso, be majority-owned by citizens or lawful permanent residents of Burkina Faso, and managed by a governing body predominantly composed of such individuals. U.S.-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees. Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is five years, subject to funding availability. The estimated start date is around December 1st, 2024.

Grant Value
USAID intends to provide up to $50 million in total funding for the USAID Burkina Faso Community Health Activity over the five-year period.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Burkina Faso.

Overview

Category of Funding
Health
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 8/22/24 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72068524RFA00017 for USAID Burkina Faso Community Health Activity with funding of $50.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.

Timing

Posted Date
Aug. 22, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Oct. 25, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 47 Days
Closing Date Explanation
5:30 Pm Dakar Local Time
Last Updated
Aug. 22, 2024, 2:18 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Feb. 28, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligibility for this award is restricted to local organizations in accordance with ADS 303.3.6.5.d, Restricted Eligibility Based On Programmatic Purposes.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$50,000,000
Floor
$50,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
$50,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Aminata DIALLO Grantor
Contact Email
Email Description
Regional A&A Specialist
Contact Phone
221338794031
Additional Information
Full Announcement and Post solicitation meeting information

Documents

Posted documents for 72068524RFA00017

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