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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the title of this USAID Tanzania grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Diagnosis and Management of Severe Febrile Illness".

2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID TANZANIA 10 010 RFA.

3) What type of funding opportunity is this?

This is a discretionary health funding announcement issued by USAID Tanzania.

4) What award instrument will be used?

USAID expects to make the award as a cooperative agreement.

5) What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?

Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement by USAID during implementation. The posting indicates this may include collaboration on work planning, monitoring, technical approaches, and coordination with Government of Tanzania stakeholders.

6) What is the total anticipated funding amount?

The total anticipated award amount is $24,000,000.

7) What are the award floor and ceiling?

Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $24,000,000.

8) Does USAID expect to make more than one award?

Because the floor and ceiling are both shown as $24,000,000, the posting signals USAID expects to make a single award at the full amount.

9) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.

10) Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. The posting states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected implementer will be expected to contribute resources alongside USAID funding, consistent with the solicitation terms.

11) Is this posting a final RFA or a draft?

This posting is described as a draft Request for Applications (RFA) circulated specifically to solicit comments, questions, and constructive criticism from potential applicants.

12) Why is USAID sharing a draft RFA?

The stated purpose of the draft stage is to help USAID clarify intent, improve the final RFA, and reduce confusion before the competition proceeds. Potential applicants are encouraged to raise issues and request clarifications during this window.

13) Is this draft connected to an earlier solicitation?

Yes. The posting describes this as a draft revision of an earlier solicitation: RFA No. USAID TANZANIA 10 008 RFA.

14) What is the main program focus of the opportunity?

The opportunity focuses on improving the diagnosis and management of severe febrile illness, described as a major health investment by USAID Tanzania.

15) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broadly defined: any registered non-governmental organization, either for-profit or not-for-profit, may apply. The eligibility category is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement.

16) What kinds of organizations might fit the eligibility description?

Based on the posting, eligibility appears open to a wide range of implementers such as international NGOs, local NGOs, and private entities, as long as they can demonstrate the technical and operational capacity to deliver a large-scale health activity related to severe febrile illness.

17) Was there an in-person meeting or conference related to this draft RFA?

Yes. USAID planned an in-person conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, scheduled for September 15, 2010, to further explain the project scope and provide a forum for questions and discussion.

18) Who might attend the planned conference?

The posting notes the conference could potentially be attended by members of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

19) How would the conference venue be determined?

The venue was to be determined based on how many participants indicated interest.

20) How did organizations register to attend the conference?

Organizations intending to attend were asked to register by emailing Agnes Nganga at anganga@usaid.gov, with a copy to Kenneth P. LuePhang at kluephang@usaid.gov.

21) What was the registration deadline for the conference?

The registration email was due no later than September 05, 2010.

22) Would USAID cover the costs for attending the conference?

No. Participants were expected to cover their own costs to attend, implying USAID was not offering travel support for the meeting.

23) When was this opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on August 18, 2010.

24) What is the application closing date shown in the posting?

Both the original and current closing dates are shown as September 1, 2010.

25) What is the archive date listed for the posting?

The archive date is listed as October 1, 2010.

26) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?

The posting lists Samuel Kiranga, Acquisition Specialist as a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically. The phone number provided is 2668503.

27) Who should applicants contact to submit comments or questions on the draft?

The posting emphasizes that prospective applicants should use the draft stage to submit comments, questions, and constructive criticism, but it does not provide a single dedicated email for draft feedback beyond the conference registration contacts and the assistance contact for accessing the announcement electronically.

28) Where will the activity take place?

The opportunity is issued by USAID Tanzania and references an in-person event in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The posting does not provide additional location details for implementation beyond being a USAID Tanzania health activity.