Opportunity Information: Apply for 674 12 000003
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- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "HIV Innovations for Improved Patient Outcomes for Priority Populations" 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 Jan 27, 2012 and posted on Dec 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $105,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Section III of the RFA for eligibility information
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID Mission to Southern Africa released a discretionary funding opportunity called "HIV Innovations for Improved Patient Outcomes for Priority Populations" to support a five-year program focused on improving HIV-related patient outcomes through innovative approaches. The opportunity is designed for local organizations and emphasizes funding programs that bring new or improved ideas to persistent challenges in HIV prevention, care, and treatment, particularly for groups considered priority populations. While the brief synopsis does not list the specific populations or technical focus areas, the title and framing make it clear that USAID is looking for targeted solutions that measurably improve patient-level outcomes rather than general, broad HIV programming.
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID expects to be more actively involved during implementation than under a standard grant. In practice, this often includes substantial collaboration on planning, monitoring, learning, and scaling what works, while the implementing partner still leads day-to-day operations. The funding activity category is Health, and the assistance is provided under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), reflecting overseas development assistance rather than domestic US programs.
USAID anticipated making up to 10 awards under this opportunity, with an estimated total funding amount of $105,000,000 across all awards. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $1,000,000 to a ceiling of $15,000,000, indicating support for both mid-sized pilots that can demonstrate impact and larger efforts capable of operating at scale. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the financial barrier to applying and can be especially important for local organizations that may not have flexible funds to contribute as match.
Eligibility is described as "Others (see text field...)" with the formal eligibility criteria located in Section III of the RFA. Even without the full text, the repeated emphasis on "local organizations" suggests USAID intended to direct this opportunity toward locally based entities in the region, rather than international implementers, though applicants would need to confirm the exact definition of "local" and any registration or compliance requirements in the RFA itself. Applicants were specifically encouraged to read the entire RFA carefully, which is typical when USAID has detailed instructions on technical approach, partnership expectations, geographic focus, results framework, and monitoring and evaluation requirements.
To support applicants, USAID planned to hold a pre-application conference to walk through requirements and answer questions. Registration instructions were provided in Attachment IV of the RFA, signaling that participation may have been strongly encouraged to ensure applicants understood submission rules and program expectations. The funding opportunity number is 674-12-000003. The opportunity was posted on December 22, 2011, created on January 27, 2012, and had an application deadline of March 15, 2012, with an archive date of April 14, 2012.
For access issues or assistance obtaining the full announcement, USAID provided a point of contact through Applications4@usaid.gov and a telephone number (+27 12 452 2000), attention to Beatrice Lumande, based at USAID Pretoria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "HIV Innovations for Improved Patient Outcomes for Priority Populations" and was released by the USAID Mission to Southern Africa.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program is intended to improve HIV-related patient outcomes through innovative approaches. Based on the synopsis, the focus is on new or improved ideas that address persistent challenges in HIV prevention, care, and treatment, with an emphasis on measurable improvements at the patient level rather than broad, general HIV programming.
How long is the program period?
USAID described this as a five-year program.
What type of award is USAID offering?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates that USAID expects to be more actively involved during implementation than it would be under a standard grant. As described in the synopsis, this often includes substantial collaboration on planning, monitoring, learning, and scaling what works, while the implementing partner still leads day-to-day operations.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Health.
What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Is this funding for overseas development assistance or a domestic US program?
It is framed as overseas development assistance, as indicated by CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to 10 awards under this opportunity.
What is the estimated total amount of funding available across all awards?
The estimated total funding amount was $105,000,000 across all awards.
What is the expected size (budget range) of an individual award?
USAID expected individual awards to range from a floor of $1,000,000 to a ceiling of $15,000,000.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the synopsis.
Who is the opportunity designed for?
The synopsis emphasizes local organizations and positions the opportunity as designed for local entities, though applicants would need to confirm the exact eligibility definition in the full RFA.
Where are the formal eligibility requirements located?
Eligibility is described as "Others (see text field...)," with the formal eligibility criteria located in Section III of the RFA.
Does the synopsis list the specific priority populations or technical focus areas?
No. The brief synopsis does not list the specific priority populations or technical focus areas. It indicates that the opportunity is focused on priority populations and improved patient outcomes, but applicants would need to refer to the full RFA for details.
What kind of approaches is USAID seeking to fund?
USAID is seeking innovative approaches that bring new or improved ideas to ongoing challenges in HIV prevention, care, and treatment, with an emphasis on solutions that measurably improve patient-level outcomes.
Is this opportunity intended for pilots, large-scale programs, or both?
Based on the stated award range ($1,000,000 to $15,000,000), the opportunity appears structured to support both mid-sized pilots that can demonstrate impact and larger efforts capable of operating at scale.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 674-12-000003.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on December 22, 2011. The application deadline was March 15, 2012, and the archive date was April 14, 2012.
What does the archive date mean in practical terms?
The synopsis notes an archive date of April 14, 2012, which indicates the opportunity was archived after the submission period. The key submission deadline provided is March 15, 2012.
Was there a pre-application conference?
Yes. USAID planned to hold a pre-application conference to walk through requirements and answer questions.
Where were the pre-application conference registration instructions provided?
Registration instructions were provided in Attachment IV of the RFA.
Is it important to read the full RFA?
Yes. Applicants were specifically encouraged to read the entire RFA carefully, which typically signals that there are detailed instructions on the technical approach, partnership expectations, geographic focus, results framework, and monitoring and evaluation requirements.
Who can applicants contact for access issues or help obtaining the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to contact Applications4@usaid.gov or call +27 12 452 2000, attention to Beatrice Lumande at USAID Pretoria.
Which USAID office is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was released by the USAID Mission to Southern Africa, with a point of contact based at USAID Pretoria.
Does the synopsis describe specific geographic coverage within Southern Africa?
No specific geographic focus areas are listed in the synopsis provided. Applicants would need to consult the full RFA for any geographic requirements or priorities.
Does the synopsis describe reporting, monitoring, or evaluation requirements?
Not in detail. The synopsis suggests that, under a Cooperative Agreement, USAID may collaborate substantially on planning, monitoring, learning, and scaling; however, the specific monitoring and evaluation requirements would be detailed in the full RFA.
Is the opportunity described as discretionary funding?
Yes. USAID Mission to Southern Africa released this as a discretionary funding opportunity.
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