Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 11 000002
Apply for APS OAA 11 000002
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)" 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 Feb 3, 2014 and posted on Aug 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2014 Second Round Concept Papers are due by January 30, 2013. See amended APS document (attached PDF file with file name APS OAA 11 000002.A.4.PDF) for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- See Section III Eligibility Information of the APS document (attached PDF file with file name APS OAA 11 000002.A.4.PDF) for details this section of the APS governs.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)," is an Annual Program Statement (APS) issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in coordination with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC). The main aim is to support implementation science research and evaluations that strengthen HIV/AIDS programs carried out under PEPFAR. In practical terms, the APS is meant to generate real-world evidence about what works best in HIV programming, why it works, and how to deliver it more effectively and efficiently at scale. Rather than focusing on basic science or purely clinical discovery, the emphasis is on learning from program implementation in the field and improving outcomes through better delivery models, smarter adoption of innovations, and stronger integration of new technologies and guidelines into routine service systems.
USAID anticipates making a limited number of awards (up to 10) using a cooperative agreement mechanism. A cooperative agreement generally means the agency expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on technical direction, learning agendas, and use of findings. The total estimated funding across awards is about $18,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,800,000 per award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity summary. The funding activity category is Health, and the CFDA number listed is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
The core programmatic focus is on filling gaps in the evidence base for improved HIV/AIDS programming under PEPFAR. The APS highlights research on effective interventions and on models of implementation that are both effective and efficient, meaning applicants are expected to look at not just whether an intervention can work, but whether it can be delivered reliably, quickly, and at reasonable cost in the settings where PEPFAR operates. It also calls attention to strategies for adopting and integrating programs, technologies, and guidelines so they produce optimal and timely effects and population-level impact. In other words, the government is looking for studies and evaluations that help translate policy and technical guidance into results on the ground, including how to overcome operational barriers, improve uptake, strengthen fidelity and quality, and support scale-up and sustainability within local health systems.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to a broad range of entity types, as long as they meet any conditions described in the APS itself. The authoritative eligibility rules are located in Section III of the APS document (including the amended version referenced as APS OAA 11 000002.A.4.PDF), which governs details that are not fully spelled out in the short listing. Applicants are expected to follow the APS instructions closely, particularly because APS opportunities often require an initial concept paper and then, if invited, a full application.
The timeline for this APS is somewhat complex because it was run in multiple rounds and later amended. While the original APS closing date is listed as September 15, 2013, the concept paper deadlines occurred much earlier in staged rounds: September 15, 2011; September 15, 2012; and September 15, 2013, each at 11:00 AM Eastern. The opportunity record also notes an amended schedule where second-round concept papers were due January 30, 2013, and it shows a "current closing date" of January 30, 2014, reflecting updates to the posting and amendments over time. The listing is archived as of October 31, 2014, which typically indicates the opportunity is no longer active, but the summary still matters as a reference for the type of work USAID and OGAC sought to fund under PEPFAR through implementation science.
For access issues or administrative questions, the contact listed is the Agreement Officer, Molly Mimier, at mmimier@usaid.gov. The official full details, including application requirements, selection criteria, and the precise scope of allowable activities, are contained in the attached APS document and its amendment, which applicants would need to rely on for complete and binding guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)."
Who is issuing this opportunity?
This is an Annual Program Statement (APS) issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in coordination with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC).
What is the main purpose of this APS?
The main purpose is to support implementation science research and evaluations that strengthen HIV/AIDS programs carried out under PEPFAR by generating real-world evidence about what works, why it works, and how to deliver it more effectively and efficiently at scale.
What kind of research is USAID looking for under this APS?
The emphasis is on implementation science research and evaluations focused on learning from real-world program implementation and improving delivery and outcomes in the field, rather than basic science or purely clinical discovery.
How does this opportunity define the type of evidence it wants?
It seeks practical, real-world evidence on effective interventions and on implementation models that are both effective and efficient, including how to reliably deliver interventions quickly and at reasonable cost in PEPFAR operating settings.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is Health, with a focus on HIV/AIDS programming under PEPFAR.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What are examples of priority topics or themes mentioned in the summary?
The summary highlights filling gaps in the evidence base for improved HIV/AIDS programming, improving adoption and integration of programs/technologies/guidelines, overcoming operational barriers, improving uptake, strengthening fidelity and quality, and supporting scale-up and sustainability within local health systems.
Does this APS focus on scaling and sustainability?
Yes. The APS emphasizes studies and evaluations that support scale-up, sustainability, and population-level impact through stronger integration of innovations, technologies, and guidelines into routine service systems.
What award mechanism will USAID use?
USAID anticipates making awards using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does a cooperative agreement mean for applicants and awardees?
A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on technical direction, learning agendas, and the use of findings.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making a limited number of awards, up to 10.
How much total funding is estimated across all awards?
The total estimated funding across awards is about $18,000,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount per award?
The award ceiling is $1,800,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the opportunity summary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a broad range of entity types, as long as they meet any conditions described in the APS.
Where are the official eligibility rules described?
The authoritative eligibility rules are located in Section III of the APS document, including the amended version referenced as APS OAA 11 000002.A.4.PDF.
Is this an APS that may require a concept paper before a full application?
Yes. The summary notes that APS opportunities often require an initial concept paper and then, if invited, a full application, and applicants are expected to follow the APS instructions closely.
What deadlines are mentioned for concept papers?
Concept paper deadlines are shown in staged rounds: September 15, 2011; September 15, 2012; and September 15, 2013, each at 11:00 AM Eastern. The record also notes an amended schedule where second-round concept papers were due January 30, 2013.
What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The original APS closing date is listed as September 15, 2013, and the posting also shows a "current closing date" of January 30, 2014, reflecting amendments and updates over time.
Is this opportunity still active?
The listing is archived as of October 31, 2014, which typically indicates the opportunity is no longer active, though it remains useful as a reference for the type of work USAID and OGAC sought to fund.
Why are there multiple dates and rounds shown?
The summary indicates the APS was run in multiple rounds and later amended, which is why the record includes multiple concept paper deadlines and updated closing information.
What kinds of results is the government trying to achieve through this APS?
The stated aim is to translate policy and technical guidance into improved results on the ground by identifying effective delivery models, improving implementation quality and fidelity, strengthening uptake of innovations, and supporting efficient scale-up within local systems.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The contact listed is the Agreement Officer, Molly Mimier, at mmimier@usaid.gov.
Where can applicants find the official application requirements and selection criteria?
The official full details are contained in the attached APS document and its amendment, which include application requirements, selection criteria, and the precise scope of allowable activities.
Which document governs details not fully shown in the short listing?
Details not fully spelled out in the short listing are governed by the APS document, including the amended version referenced as APS OAA 11 000002.A.4.PDF.
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