Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GH POP 09 1031
Apply for M OAA GH POP 09 1031
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Human Resources for Health and Quality Services (HRHQS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2009 and posted on May 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2009. (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 $300,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Human Resources for Health and Quality Services (HRHQS) opportunity is a USAID discretionary funding competition for a single, large cooperative agreement designed to strengthen the health workforce and the systems that support it. Issued under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended), the program is framed as a "Leader with Associates" Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID intends to fund a central, global leadership mechanism that can also support additional country or regional "associate" activities over time. The overall aim is to improve both the availability of health workers (the quantity of staff needed to deliver services) and the effectiveness of those workers (their quality, performance, and ability to deliver care that meets expected standards).
The program focuses on building the human resources required to implement quality health programs across multiple priority service areas. In practical terms, HRHQS is meant to help countries increase access to high-quality family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) services, as well as services related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis (TB), maternal and child health (MCH), and other health needs. The opportunity emphasizes not only training or staffing increases, but also strengthening service delivery capacity so that improvements show up where patients receive care. At the same time, it highlights the importance of strengthening the underlying human resource systems that develop, maintain, and support the workforce, which typically includes areas such as workforce planning, recruitment and retention approaches, supportive supervision, performance management, and other institutional practices that keep health workers in place and functioning well.
USAID strongly encourages applicants to form consortiums, including partnerships with other qualified organizations in the United States or internationally. This signals that USAID expects a multi-organization approach that can cover technical depth and geographic reach, combining expertise in health workforce development, quality improvement, and service delivery across several disease and program areas. The solicitation is open to U.S. organizations including for-profit entities (other than small businesses) and nonprofit organizations, whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education under the listed eligibility categories.
Financially, the award size is set at a ceiling of $300,000,000 and a floor of $300,000,000, indicating USAID anticipated one award at that fixed total amount. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are expected to contribute a portion of resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the details in the full announcement). The posting date and creation date are May 14, 2009, with an application closing date of June 30, 2009. The funding opportunity number is M OAA GH POP 09 1031, categorized under Health, and the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically involves substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant.
For administrative questions or help accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Alisa Dunn, Contract Specialist, at 202-712-0908, with an email address referenced in the notice.
HRHQS (Human Resources for Health and Quality Services) - FAQ
What is the HRHQS funding opportunity?
HRHQS (Human Resources for Health and Quality Services) is a USAID discretionary funding competition for a single, large cooperative agreement intended to strengthen the health workforce and the systems that support it.
What is the main goal of HRHQS?
The overall aim is to improve both the availability of health workers (having enough staff to deliver services) and the effectiveness of those workers (quality, performance, and ability to deliver care that meets expected standards).
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity will be funded through a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this opportunity?
USAID anticipates one award. The ceiling and floor are both set at $300,000,000, indicating a single award at a fixed total amount.
What is the anticipated total funding amount?
The total anticipated award amount is $300,000,000 (both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $300,000,000).
Is this a "Leader with Associates" award, and what does that mean?
Yes. HRHQS is framed as a "Leader with Associates" Cooperative Agreement. USAID intends to fund a central, global leadership mechanism (the Leader) that can also support additional country or regional "associate" activities over time.
What does HRHQS focus on improving: training, staffing, or systems?
HRHQS emphasizes more than training or staffing increases alone. It also prioritizes strengthening service delivery capacity so improvements show up where patients receive care, and strengthening underlying human resource systems that develop, maintain, and support the workforce.
Which health program areas are included?
HRHQS supports human resources needed to implement quality health programs across multiple priority service areas, including family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis (TB), maternal and child health (MCH), and other health needs.
What kinds of health workforce and HR systems strengthening activities are highlighted?
The opportunity highlights strengthening institutional and workforce support practices such as workforce planning, recruitment and retention approaches, supportive supervision, performance management, and other practices that help keep health workers in place and functioning well.
Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation is open to U.S. organizations, including for-profit entities (other than small businesses) and nonprofit organizations, whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education under the listed eligibility categories.
Are consortia or partnerships encouraged?
Yes. USAID strongly encourages applicants to form consortiums, including partnerships with other qualified organizations in the United States or internationally. This suggests USAID expects a multi-organization approach that combines technical depth and geographic reach.
What expertise does USAID appear to be seeking from applicants or consortia?
Based on the description, USAID expects the implementing approach to cover health workforce development, quality improvement, and service delivery across several disease and program areas, with the ability to support global leadership and potential future associate activities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute a portion of resources. The notice indicates this may include cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on details in the full announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is M OAA GH POP 09 1031.
What is the program category?
The opportunity is categorized under Health.
Under what legal authority is HRHQS issued?
HRHQS is issued under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended).
When was the opportunity posted, and what is the application deadline?
The posting date and creation date are May 14, 2009, and the application closing date is June 30, 2009.
Who is the contact for administrative questions or help accessing the announcement?
The listed contact is Alisa Dunn, Contract Specialist. The phone number provided is 202-712-0908, and an email address is referenced in the notice.
What should applicants do if they need the specifics on cost share rules or other requirements?
The notice indicates that some requirements (including cost-sharing details) depend on the full announcement. Applicants should consult the full funding announcement or use the listed contact for administrative help accessing it.
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