Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL OAA 15 000056
Apply for SOL OAA 15 000056
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Policy Plus (HP )" 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 May 19, 2015 and posted on May 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $185,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from eligible U.S. based non profit Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs), for profit NGOs, private voluntary organizations (PVOs), Institutions of Higher Education/Universities and Non US Nongovernmental International Organizations for a program entitled Health Policy Plus (HP). USAID strongly encourages applicants to propose creative collaborative partnerships with other U.S. and/or international organizations, Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations, and firms, especially small businesses, to implement activities under this program. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Please see Section III Eligibility Information for more specifics on eligiblity.
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Opportunity Summary:
Health Policy Plus (HP) is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement aimed at strengthening the policy and governance conditions that make health systems work better and last longer, especially for people who are typically left behind. The core purpose is to improve the "enabling environment" for equitable and sustainable health services, the supply of health commodities, and the systems that deliver care. HP is designed to help countries move from good intentions to practical, implemented policies that expand access and improve quality, with a strong emphasis on family planning and reproductive health, maternal and child health, and HIV and AIDS.
The opportunity makes it clear that the work is not limited to writing policies on paper. It expects a coordinated package of efforts across health policy, advocacy, financing, and governance. In practice, that means supporting governments and local stakeholders to develop and implement policy reforms, build consensus among decision-makers, mobilize public and political support, and strengthen the financial and managerial structures that keep services operating reliably. A consistent theme is that the project should be collaborative and highly coordinated, recognizing that policy change and implementation usually require multiple actors working together across ministries, civil society, and service delivery partners.
Gender equality and broader equity concerns are central to the project approach rather than an optional add-on. HP is expected to pay attention to how policies affect different groups, including women and girls and other populations facing barriers to care, and to help shape reforms that reduce disparities in access, affordability, and quality. The project is also intended to build on and protect prior U.S. Government investments in policy, advocacy, financing, and governance, preserving gains already made while pushing progress toward USAID health objectives rather than starting from scratch.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development under Funding Opportunity Number SOL-OAA-15-000056, with funding provided under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the agency during implementation compared to a standard grant. USAID anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $185,000,000 and a stated award floor of $1, and the opportunity required cost sharing or matching. The opportunity was posted May 4, 2015, with an application closing date of June 3, 2015, and it was archived July 3, 2015.
Eligibility was broad but focused on organizational capacity. USAID sought applications from eligible U.S.-based nonprofit NGOs, for-profit NGOs, private voluntary organizations, and institutions of higher education/universities, as well as non-U.S. nongovernmental international organizations. USAID also strongly encouraged applicants to propose creative collaborative partnerships with other U.S. and/or international organizations, including NGOs, PVOs, firms, and particularly small businesses, signaling a preference for consortia or partnership models that combine complementary technical strengths. The authority cited for the solicitation was the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Samantha Corey, Acquisition and Agreement Specialist, at (202) 567-4517 or scorey@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Health Policy Plus (HP) (USAID)
What is Health Policy Plus (HP)?
Health Policy Plus (HP) is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement focused on strengthening the policy and governance conditions that help health systems function better and remain sustainable over time, especially for populations that are typically left behind.
What is the main purpose of the HP award?
The core purpose is to improve the "enabling environment" for equitable and sustainable health services, reliable supply of health commodities, and the systems that deliver care. The opportunity emphasizes moving from policy ideas to practical, implemented reforms that expand access and improve quality.
Which health areas does HP emphasize?
HP places strong emphasis on family planning and reproductive health, maternal and child health, and HIV and AIDS.
Is this opportunity only about writing health policies?
No. The opportunity explicitly states that work is not limited to writing policies on paper. It expects support for both policy development and policy implementation, including the coordinated steps needed to make reforms real and durable.
What types of activities are expected under HP?
The opportunity describes a coordinated package of efforts across health policy, advocacy, financing, and governance. In practice, this includes supporting governments and local stakeholders to develop and implement reforms, build consensus among decision-makers, mobilize public and political support, and strengthen financial and managerial structures that keep services operating reliably.
Who is HP intended to support and work with?
HP is intended to support governments and local stakeholders. It also highlights the need for collaboration across ministries, civil society, and service delivery partners, recognizing that policy change and implementation typically require multiple actors working together.
How important is collaboration and coordination in this program?
Collaboration is a consistent theme. The opportunity expects the project to be collaborative and highly coordinated, since effective policy change and implementation often depend on multiple partners aligning technical work, advocacy, financing, and governance actions.
How does HP address gender equality and equity?
Gender equality and broader equity concerns are central to the HP approach rather than optional. The opportunity expects attention to how policies affect different groups, including women and girls and other populations facing barriers to care, with reforms aimed at reducing disparities in access, affordability, and quality.
Does HP build on previous U.S. Government work?
Yes. The opportunity states that HP is intended to build on and protect prior U.S. Government investments in policy, advocacy, financing, and governance, preserving gains already made while advancing USAID health objectives.
What agency is funding this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
What is the funding opportunity number (solicitation number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is SOL-OAA-15-000056.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
Funding is provided under CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
What type of award instrument is this?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement. The opportunity notes that this typically involves substantial USAID involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $185,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The stated award floor is $1.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 4, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was June 3, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 3, 2015.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad but focused on organizational capacity. USAID sought applications from eligible U.S.-based nonprofit NGOs, for-profit NGOs, private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and institutions of higher education/universities, as well as non-U.S. nongovernmental international organizations.
Did USAID encourage partnerships or consortia?
Yes. USAID strongly encouraged applicants to propose creative collaborative partnerships with other U.S. and/or international organizations, including NGOs, PVOs, firms, and particularly small businesses. This signaled a preference for partnership models that combine complementary technical strengths.
What legal authority was cited for the solicitation?
The authority cited was the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Who was the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Samantha Corey, Acquisition and Agreement Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: (202) 567-4517. Email: scorey@usaid.gov.
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