Grants totaling more than $134 million will improve health outcomes, offer HIV programming and provide technical assistance.
Over the past few weeks the United States Agency for International Development has announced grants for health activities spanning Africa, from Sierra Leone in the west to the Democratic Republic of Congo and on to Uganda in the east. Across these funding opportunities the agency is focusing on improving health outcomes through work with local organizations.
In Sierra Leone, $45 million will be awarded to one grantee. Due May 15, USAID intends to award a five-year cooperative agreement focusing on “children under five, pregnant and postpartum women, youth and especially adolescent girls, and women and children living in hard-to-reach areas with limited access to health services.” Read more.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a single $15 million grant due May 17th will be awarded to a local non-governmental entity. Also a five year activity, the grantee will collaborate with existing development partners to implement HIV programming. Read more.
A pair of grants have been announced for Uganda, with Strengthening Local Health Systems due April 17th. With $40 million available, the grantee will strengthen health care financing, human resources for health, health information systems and community health systems.
The second opportunity in Uganda, at $34 million and due May 22nd, funds one qualified entity to implement the Urban Health Activity. Eligibility for this award isn’t restricted, and the intention of the award is to, “enhance health system resilience and improve the survival and well-being of residents” in three targeted areas through strengthening services focused on, “maternal, newborn, and child health; malaria; family planning/reproductive health; nutrition; and Global Health Security.”
In one announcement USAID states, “Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process.” This is where we at Aspect Works can help. Utilize our experience in reviewing, writing and submitting large complex federal grants by getting in touch below.