Local Non governmental Partnerships for Sustained Country Leadership in Uganda under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Local Non governmental Partnerships for Sustained Country Leadership in Uganda under PEPFAR" (Funding Opportunity Number: CDC RFA GH14-1412). The program is focused on Uganda and is designed to improve access to HIV/AIDS services for populations most at risk, often referred to as key populations (KPs), by strengthening local civil society leadership and engagement in the national HIV response. Rather than operating as a stand-alone service delivery grant, the opportunity is structured to reinforce country-led systems and advocacy so that HIV services become more equitable, responsive, and sustainable over time, especially for people who face stigma, discrimination, and structural barriers to care.

At the core of the opportunity is the idea that durable progress for HIV outcomes depends on strong local organizations that can participate meaningfully in how health programs are planned, implemented, monitored, and improved. The first objective emphasizes building the capacity of local civil society organizations (CSOs) so they can be active and effective stakeholders in government health system planning, implementation, and review processes. This points to a governance and systems orientation: supporting Ugandan organizations to understand how decisions are made, how resources flow, and how to contribute evidence and community perspectives into formal planning and evaluation cycles in the health sector.

The second objective focuses on strengthening CSOs to identify and address legal, policy, and structural barriers that block fair access to quality HIV services for key populations. In practical terms, this includes improving the ability of local organizations to document barriers (such as discriminatory practices, harmful policies, or gaps in protections), promote accountability, and advocate for changes that reduce inequities. This objective highlights that access problems are not only clinical or logistical, but also shaped by the environment people live in, including laws, social norms, and institutional practices that can discourage people from seeking testing, treatment, or prevention services.

The third objective aims to increase the number of service sites adopting dedicated approaches that offer KP-friendly services without stigma and discrimination. This is a direct response to a common challenge in HIV programs: even when services technically exist, people most at risk may avoid them if they expect poor treatment, breaches of confidentiality, or judgment from staff. The intent is to encourage service delivery points to adopt approaches that are explicitly welcoming and appropriate for key populations, which may involve staff training, service integration models, confidentiality improvements, and community-informed service standards. Although the opportunity centers on civil society strengthening, this objective indicates an expectation that local partners will influence and support service delivery environments so that key populations can safely use services.

The fourth objective is about improving representation and voice in governance structures. Specifically, it seeks to increase the representation of community leaders, people living with HIV (PLHIV), and key populations within the structures that influence health systems and the provision of services for those most at risk. This objective reflects a belief that programs and policies are more effective when the communities most affected are part of decision-making, not only consulted informally. It also implies a shift toward accountability mechanisms where community perspectives can shape priorities, raise concerns, and help evaluate whether services are truly accessible and respectful.

The fifth objective emphasizes long-term sustainability by strengthening local CSOs to secure and manage diversified funding, including support from the host country government, donors, foundations, and the private sector. This is a capacity-building and resilience goal: helping organizations develop the skills and systems needed for fundraising, grants management, compliance, budgeting, and financial accountability. The underlying rationale is that organizations supporting key populations often face unstable funding, and diversified resources can reduce dependence on a single donor while enabling continued advocacy and community support even as funding landscapes change.

The funding mechanism for this opportunity is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning CDC would expect substantial involvement in the project beyond standard grant oversight, typically through collaboration, technical guidance, and shared responsibility for achieving outcomes. The activity category is Health, and the CFDA number is 93.067 (Global AIDS). The estimated total funding amount listed is $2,000,000, with an award ceiling of $750,000 and an award floor of $0, and CDC anticipated making one award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing the financial barrier for eligible local organizations to apply.

Eligibility is limited to non-governmental, indigenous, registered entities located in Uganda. In other words, the opportunity is aimed specifically at local Ugandan organizations rather than international NGOs, aligning with the stated purpose of strengthening country leadership and local ownership. The announcement notes that eligible applicants may include civil society organizations, faith-based organizations, regional or national networks, professional associations, or community-based organizations, reflecting the broad range of local actors that can shape health systems, community engagement, and rights-based access to HIV services.

Key administrative dates included an original posting on August 19, 2014, with an original closing date of September 26, 2014, later updated to a current closing date of October 31, 2014. The opportunity was archived on November 30, 2014. For applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement, CDC directed inquiries to the CDC Procurement and Grants Office, Technical Information Management Section (phone: 770-488-2700; PGOTIMS). Overall, the grant opportunity is best understood as an investment in Ugandan civil society to help drive a more inclusive, stigma-free, and accountable HIV response, with specific emphasis on ensuring that key populations can access high-quality services and have a meaningful role in the systems that govern those services.

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