Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL OAA 14 000013

  • The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "LINKAGES HIV SERVICES FOR KEY POPULATIONS" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Nov 5, 2013 and posted on Nov 5, 2013.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 16, 2013. (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 $72,000,000.00 in funding.
  • 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.
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Opportunity Summary:

The funding opportunity titled "LINKAGES HIV SERVICES FOR KEY POPULATIONS" (Funding Opportunity Number: SOL OAA 14 000013) is a discretionary U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) grant competition focused on health programming. The award is planned as a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaborating on technical direction, monitoring, and key program decisions, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back as with a more hands-off grant.

Based on the title, the program is oriented toward HIV service delivery and related support for key populations, a term commonly used in global HIV work to describe groups that face elevated HIV risk and significant barriers to care due to stigma, discrimination, criminalization, or social marginalization. While the source data provided does not include a narrative description of activities or target countries, opportunities with this framing typically emphasize strengthening HIV prevention, testing, treatment linkage, and retention strategies tailored to the needs and realities of those communities, often with an added focus on improving service access and quality through targeted outreach and community-based approaches.

The opportunity was posted and created on November 5, 2013, with an original and current closing date of December 16, 2013. The archive date is January 15, 2014, indicating the solicitation is no longer active. The award ceiling is listed as $72,000,000, and the award floor is listed as $0. In practice, an award floor of $0 usually signals that USAID did not specify a minimum award amount in the public summary, or that multiple award sizes might have been possible depending on the final program design, geographic scope, and the number of awards planned.

Eligibility is described as "Unrestricted," meaning any type of entity could apply, subject to any additional clarifications that would have appeared in the full announcement text. This generally can include U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofits, for-profits, universities, and other organizations, though USAID solicitations often contain specific requirements in the full notice related to applicant qualifications, past performance, cost principles, and compliance obligations that are not visible in the brief metadata.

There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which suggests applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or award. The funding activity category is Health, aligning with USAID global health programming and, in many cases, efforts connected to broader HIV/AIDS initiatives implemented overseas.

For questions or issues accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed contact was Saurabh Vasudeva, Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-527-4195 or by email at svasudeva@usaid.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the official title of this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "LINKAGES HIV SERVICES FOR KEY POPULATIONS."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL OAA 14 000013.

Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?

This is a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) discretionary grant competition.

What type of award is USAID planning to make?

The planned award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.

What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?

A Cooperative Agreement generally means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation. Based on the information provided, that involvement can include collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and key program decisions (as opposed to a more hands-off grant where the funder primarily provides funding and steps back).

What is the main program focus based on the title and summary provided?

Based on the title and the summary information provided, the program is oriented toward HIV service delivery and related support for key populations.

Who are "key populations" in the context of HIV services (as described here)?

In the context provided, "key populations" refers to groups that face elevated HIV risk and significant barriers to care due to stigma, discrimination, criminalization, or social marginalization.

What kinds of activities are typically associated with an opportunity framed like this?

The source information does not include a narrative scope of work, but it notes that opportunities with this framing typically emphasize strengthening HIV prevention, testing, treatment linkage, and retention strategies tailored to the needs of key populations. They often also emphasize improving access and service quality through targeted outreach and community-based approaches.

Does the provided information specify the target country or countries?

No. The information provided states that the source data does not include a narrative description of activities or target countries.

What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?

The funding activity category is Health.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted (and created) on November 5, 2013.

What was the closing date to apply?

The original and current closing date was December 16, 2013.

Is this funding opportunity still active?

No. The archive date is January 15, 2014, and the information indicates the solicitation is no longer active.

What is the award ceiling (maximum potential amount) shown in the summary?

The award ceiling is listed as $72,000,000.

What is the award floor (minimum potential amount) shown in the summary?

The award floor is listed as $0.

What does an award floor of $0 mean in practice?

As described in the provided information, an award floor of $0 usually indicates that USAID did not specify a minimum award amount in the public summary, or that multiple award sizes might have been possible depending on final program design, geographic scope, and the number of awards planned.

Who was eligible to apply based on the summary?

Eligibility is described as "Unrestricted."

What does "Unrestricted" eligibility generally imply?

Based on the information provided, "Unrestricted" generally means any type of entity could apply, subject to additional clarifications that would have appeared in the full announcement text. The summary notes this generally can include U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofits, for-profits, universities, and other organizations.

Are there additional eligibility or compliance requirements not shown in the brief metadata?

Yes. The summary notes that USAID solicitations often include specific requirements in the full notice related to applicant qualifications, past performance, cost principles, and compliance obligations that are not visible in the brief metadata provided here.

Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?

No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information, suggesting applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or award.

Who was the point of contact listed for questions or access issues?

The listed contact was Saurabh Vasudeva, Agreement Specialist.

How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?

Phone: 202-527-4195. Email: svasudeva@usaid.gov.

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