Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID TANZANIA 09 002 RFA
Apply for USAID TANZANIA 09 002 RFA
- The Tanzania USAID Dar es Salaam in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Achievement and Maintenance of Universal Coverage with Long Lasting Insecticide Treated" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2009 and posted on Mar 31, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2009 The closing date of Part A only of this RFA has been extended to May 14, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
This USAID/Tanzania Request for Applications (RFA), titled "Achievement and Maintenance of Universal Coverage with Long Lasting Insecticide Treated (LLINs)," was designed to help the Government of Tanzania reach and sustain universal bednet coverage as a malaria prevention strategy. The effort covers mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar and is intended to begin in one or more regions, with implementation timelines that require rapid operational readiness. The opportunity sits within USAID's overseas health assistance programming (CFDA 98.001) and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning recipients would work closely with USAID with substantial involvement in planning and oversight compared with a standard grant.
The RFA is split into two program parts. Part A focuses on achieving universal coverage starting in at least one region, allowing applicants to propose one or more service components depending on their strengths and proposed approach. These components include (a) procuring long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, (b) managing LLIN or voucher logistics (which typically includes warehousing, transport, distribution planning, and reconciliation of inventory or vouchers), (c) training for registration and delivery systems (to ensure correct enumeration of households and efficient last-mile distribution), and (d) behavior change communication to promote consistent and correct LLIN use. In practical terms, Part A is meant to support the full chain from acquiring nets to making sure they reach households and are actually used, recognizing that coverage targets are only meaningful when nets are properly distributed, hung, and slept under.
Part B centers on a "hang up" campaign in five regions, which is a more targeted intervention aimed at converting distribution into actual protection by ensuring nets are installed correctly in homes and that households understand how and why to use them. This type of campaign commonly involves community-level mobilization, door-to-door support, demonstrations, and follow-up messaging to address barriers like improper hanging, discomfort, misconceptions, or low perceived malaria risk. Because the activities were scheduled to start around May 25, 2009, applicants were expected to structure proposals so field operations could begin immediately after award, implying that staffing, partner networks, and logistical systems needed to be ready to deploy quickly.
USAID anticipated making up to two awards total, competitively selected, to locally represented non-governmental organizations or consortia capable of managing these interventions at scale. The eligibility pool included nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and for-profit entities that are not small businesses. The overall estimated total funding was $40.5 million, with an award ceiling of $40 million and a floor of $500,000, signaling that USAID was open to both large, multi-region implementations and smaller, more focused awards depending on the proposed scope and technical approach. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, reducing barriers for organizations that might otherwise struggle to contribute non-federal resources.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted March 31, 2009, with an original closing date of April 30, 2009. The closing date for Part A only was later extended to May 14, 2009, reflecting either high demand, the complexity of assembling proposals, or a desire to broaden competition for the universal coverage component. The funding opportunity number was "USAID TANZANIA 09 002 RFA," and the issuing office was USAID in Dar es Salaam. A point of contact was provided for applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement, underscoring that timely access to full solicitation details was important given the tight implementation schedule, especially for the rapid-start activities in Part B.
FAQs: USAID/Tanzania RFA - Achievement and Maintenance of Universal Coverage with Long Lasting Insecticide Treated (LLINs)
1) What is the title of this USAID/Tanzania funding opportunity?
The Request for Applications (RFA) is titled "Achievement and Maintenance of Universal Coverage with Long Lasting Insecticide Treated (LLINs)."
2) What is the main purpose of this RFA?
The purpose is to help the Government of Tanzania reach and sustain universal bednet coverage using long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) as a malaria prevention strategy, and to support activities that help ensure nets are actually used correctly in households.
3) Where will the activities take place?
The effort covers mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
4) What kind of award mechanism is being used?
USAID is using a cooperative agreement mechanism. That means recipients should expect substantial involvement from USAID in planning and oversight compared with a standard grant.
5) What CFDA program area does this fall under?
This opportunity is part of USAID overseas health assistance programming under CFDA 98.001.
6) How is the RFA structured?
The RFA is split into two parts: Part A (universal coverage in at least one region, with selectable service components) and Part B (a "hang up" campaign in five regions).
7) What is Part A focused on?
Part A focuses on achieving universal LLIN coverage starting in at least one region. Applicants may propose one or more service components based on their strengths and approach.
8) What service components can be included under Part A?
Part A allows applicants to propose one or more of the following components: (a) procuring LLINs, (b) managing LLIN or voucher logistics, (c) training for registration and delivery systems, and (d) behavior change communication to promote consistent and correct LLIN use.
9) What does "LLIN or voucher logistics" mean in this RFA?
It typically includes warehousing, transport, distribution planning, and reconciliation of inventory or vouchers.
10) What is meant by "training for registration and delivery systems"?
This refers to training intended to support correct enumeration of households (registration) and efficient last-mile distribution (delivery) so nets reach the right households.
11) What is behavior change communication (BCC) meant to achieve here?
BCC activities are intended to promote consistent and correct LLIN use, recognizing that coverage targets only translate into malaria prevention when nets are used properly.
12) What is Part B focused on?
Part B centers on a "hang up" campaign in five regions. The goal is to convert distribution into actual protection by ensuring nets are installed correctly in homes and that households understand how and why to use them.
13) What kinds of activities are typical for a "hang up" campaign?
Based on the description, these campaigns commonly involve community-level mobilization, door-to-door support, demonstrations, and follow-up messaging to address barriers such as improper hanging, discomfort, misconceptions, or low perceived malaria risk.
14) How many regions are involved in Part B?
Part B is described as a "hang up" campaign in five regions.
15) Does Part A require starting in a specific number of regions?
Part A is intended to begin in at least one region, and it may begin in one or more regions depending on the proposed approach.
16) What does the timeline imply about readiness and start-up?
Implementation timelines require rapid operational readiness. Proposals were expected to be structured so field operations could begin immediately after award, implying staffing, partner networks, and logistical systems need to be ready to deploy quickly.
17) When were Part B activities expected to start?
The activities were scheduled to start around May 25, 2009.
18) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to two awards total, selected competitively.
19) Who is eligible to apply?
The RFA anticipated awards to locally represented non-governmental organizations or consortia capable of managing interventions at scale. The eligibility pool included: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and for-profit entities that are not small businesses.
20) Are consortia allowed to apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly mentions locally represented non-governmental organizations or consortia.
21) What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The overall estimated total funding was $40.5 million.
22) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $40 million.
23) What is the minimum (floor) award size?
The award floor is $500,000.
24) Does this RFA require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
25) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2009.
26) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was April 30, 2009.
27) Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date for Part A only was extended to May 14, 2009.
28) Did the extension apply to both parts of the RFA?
No. The information provided specifies the extension applied to Part A only.
29) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is "USAID TANZANIA 09 002 RFA."
30) Which USAID office issued this RFA?
The issuing office was USAID in Dar es Salaam.
31) Is there a point of contact for applicants?
Yes. A point of contact was provided for applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement, highlighting the importance of timely access to the full solicitation details.
32) What kinds of implementation capabilities does USAID appear to be looking for?
Based on the description, USAID is looking for organizations capable of operating at scale with strong logistics and distribution capacity, training systems for registration and last-mile delivery, and communications capability to drive correct and consistent LLIN use, with the ability to mobilize quickly after award.
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