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USAID integrated Delivery of Tuberculosis Service (iDOTS) Activity

ID: 72062024RFA00007 • Type: Posted

Description

The purpose of the USAID/Nigeria integrated Delivery of TB Services (iDOTS) Activity is to reach every person with TB, cure those in need of treatment, prevent new infections and progression to active disease, while scaling-up innovations in detection, care, and treatment, and fostering local ownership to sustain TB programs that contribute to integrated primary health care services and pandemic preparedness in supported states. The USAID/Nigeria iDOTS Activity will focus on locally generated solutions to provide TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, care and treatment services, while addressing stigma and discrimination. The iDOTS - Nigeria activity will expand provision of and increase access to TB services among formal and informal health providers by engaging the NTBLCP platforms, private sector, umbrella and local chapters of health and allied professional organizations, faith-based institutions, communities and civil society. This new iDOTS Activity will help achieve USAID/Nigeria's development objective of a healthier, more educated population in targeted states through utilization of quality health services in target areas and population groups.

Background
The USAID/Nigeria integrated Delivery of Tuberculosis Service (iDOTS) Activity aims to enhance tuberculosis (TB) services in Nigeria by reaching every person with TB, curing those in need of treatment, preventing new infections, and fostering local ownership to sustain TB programs.

The initiative focuses on locally generated solutions for TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, care, and treatment services while addressing stigma and discrimination. This activity aligns with USAID/Nigeria’s development objective of promoting a healthier population through quality health services.

Grant Details
The iDOTS Activity will involve the following tasks:
1. Expanding access to TB services among formal and informal health providers by engaging various stakeholders including NTBLCP platforms, private sector entities, faith-based institutions, and civil society organizations.
2. Implementing locally generated solutions for TB prevention and care.
3. Addressing stigma associated with TB through community engagement and education initiatives.
4. Collaborating with local organizations to ensure sustainability of TB programs within integrated primary health care services.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility is restricted to local organizations in Nigeria that are majority owned (51% or more) by Nigerian citizens or lawful permanent residents and managed by a governing body predominantly composed of Nigerian citizens or residents.

Faith-based organizations are also eligible provided they adhere to non-discrimination policies regarding beneficiaries.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance for the grant is five years, starting upon the Agreement Officer's signature.

Grant Value
USAID intends to provide up to $90 million for the iDOTS Activity across two regions in Nigeria, with an estimated total of $45 million allocated for each region.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in designated regions within Nigeria as specified in the program description.
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Overview

Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Category of Funding
Health
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
98.001 - USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 9/5/24 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72062024RFA00007 for USAID integrated Delivery of Tuberculosis Service (iDOTS) Activity. The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. It is expected that 2 total grants will be made worth between $100 and $45.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Sept. 5, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Oct. 7, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 27 Days
Last Updated
Sept. 5, 2024, 10:26 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Nov. 6, 2024

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 Nigeria.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$45,000,000
Floor
$100
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
2

Contacts

Contact
Ijeoma E Okoroma Grantor
Contact Email
abujasolicitations@usaid.gov   Profile
Email Description
Official
Contact Phone
08149576180

Documents

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