Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 620 10 07
Apply for RFA 620 10 07
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS)" 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 Apr 7, 2010 and posted on Mar 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $82,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $82,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS) is a USAID/Nigeria funding opportunity aimed at running a large, five-year malaria control and prevention program designed to increase the coverage and actual use of proven, life-saving malaria interventions across selected Nigerian states. The program is explicitly framed as support to Nigeria's National Malaria Strategic Plan and the work of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), meaning applicants are expected to align implementation with national priorities, strategies, and technical guidance rather than operate as a standalone project.
MAPS is structured as a comprehensive, integrated state-focused effort that will start in three initial target states: Cross River, Nassarawa, and Zamfara. Over the life of the program, USAID anticipates expanding activities to roughly four additional states, indicating a phased scale-up approach where early implementation and lessons learned in the first states can inform later expansion. In each focus state, the selected recipient will be responsible for implementing a full malaria control activity package using an integrated approach and following internationally recognized, state-of-the-art technical standards for malaria control and prevention as appropriate for Nigeria. In practical terms, this signals that USAID expects coordinated delivery across prevention, diagnosis, treatment, behavior change, and health system strengthening elements, with implementation designed to work through and strengthen state and local systems.
A key feature of MAPS is its intended role as USAID's primary mechanism for supporting malaria interventions in Nigeria during the award period, with two important exclusions. First, the award does not cover commodity procurement, meaning the program is not meant to buy major malaria commodities (for example, large-scale procurement of nets, diagnostics, or medicines) even though it may support distribution systems, rational use, provider practices, and demand generation related to those commodities. Second, MAPS excludes indoor residual spraying (IRS) programming, so applicants should not propose IRS as a funded intervention under this mechanism. These boundaries clarify that USAID is seeking an implementer to drive program delivery, system performance, and intervention uptake, while procurement and IRS are handled outside this award.
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial involvement from USAID in technical direction and oversight compared with a standard grant. The announcement lists one expected award. The estimated total funding is stated as $82,000,000, with an award ceiling and floor both listed at $82,000,000 in the opportunity data, while the narrative description notes USAID/Nigeria anticipates about $65,000,000 over five years subject to availability of funds. Taken together, this suggests a single large award in the tens of millions of dollars over five years, with final obligated amounts dependent on appropriations and USAID funding decisions. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity as long as it meets any additional eligibility conditions described in the full text of the announcement. The funding opportunity number is RFA 620-10-07, categorized under discretionary funding with a health activity focus, and tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted March 12, 2010, with an application closing date of April 26, 2010, and an archive date of May 26, 2010. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Sandra Harrell, Contract Specialist, at 202-712-4522.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS)
What is the Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS)?
MAPS is a USAID/Nigeria funding opportunity to run a large, five-year malaria control and prevention program. Its goal is to increase the coverage and actual use of proven, life-saving malaria interventions across selected Nigerian states.
What is the overall purpose of MAPS?
The program is designed to expand access to and real-world use of effective malaria interventions, using an integrated approach across prevention, diagnosis, treatment, behavior change, and health system strengthening in the selected states.
How is MAPS expected to align with Nigeria's national malaria efforts?
MAPS is explicitly framed as support to Nigeria's National Malaria Strategic Plan and the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP). Applicants are expected to align implementation with national priorities, strategies, and technical guidance rather than operate as a standalone project.
Which states are included at the start of the program?
The program will start in three initial target states: Cross River, Nassarawa, and Zamfara.
Will MAPS expand beyond the initial states?
Yes. Over the life of the program, USAID anticipates expanding activities to roughly four additional states. This indicates a phased scale-up approach where early implementation and lessons learned in the first states can inform later expansion.
What kind of approach is USAID expecting in each focus state?
In each focus state, the recipient is expected to implement a full malaria control activity package using a comprehensive, integrated approach and internationally recognized, state-of-the-art technical standards for malaria control and prevention as appropriate for Nigeria.
What does an "integrated approach" mean in the context of MAPS?
Based on the announcement description, it means coordinated delivery across key malaria areas such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, behavior change, and health system strengthening, with implementation designed to work through and strengthen state and local systems.
Is MAPS meant to function as a standalone project?
No. MAPS is framed as support to existing national strategies and the NMCP, so implementation is expected to align with and reinforce Nigeria's national malaria priorities and technical guidance.
Is MAPS USAID's main mechanism for malaria interventions in Nigeria during the award period?
Yes. MAPS is described as USAID's primary mechanism for supporting malaria interventions in Nigeria during the award period, with two specific exclusions.
What are the major exclusions under this funding opportunity?
The award does not cover commodity procurement (for example, large-scale procurement of nets, diagnostics, or medicines), and it excludes indoor residual spraying (IRS) programming.
Does MAPS fund procurement of malaria commodities like nets, tests, or medicines?
No. The opportunity states that commodity procurement is not covered under this award, meaning the program is not meant to purchase major malaria commodities (including large-scale procurement of nets, diagnostics, or medicines).
If commodities are not procured, can the program still support how commodities are used?
Yes. While the award does not fund major commodity procurement, the description notes the program may support distribution systems, rational use, provider practices, and demand generation related to those commodities.
Is indoor residual spraying (IRS) an allowable intervention under MAPS?
No. Indoor residual spraying (IRS) programming is explicitly excluded, so applicants should not propose IRS as a funded intervention under this mechanism.
What type of award is MAPS?
MAPS is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that MAPS is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement from USAID in technical direction and oversight compared with a standard grant.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this opportunity?
The announcement lists one expected award.
How much funding is available for MAPS?
The opportunity data lists an estimated total funding amount of $82,000,000, with an award ceiling and floor both listed at $82,000,000. The narrative description also notes USAID/Nigeria anticipates about $65,000,000 over five years, subject to availability of funds. Taken together, the opportunity describes a single large award in the tens of millions of dollars over five years, with final obligated amounts dependent on appropriations and USAID funding decisions.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity as long as it meets any additional eligibility conditions described in the full text of the announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number for MAPS?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 620-10-07.
What type of funding category is MAPS listed under?
It is categorized under discretionary funding with a health activity focus.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 12, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 26, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 26, 2010.
Who is the contact for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Sandra Harrell, Contract Specialist, at 202-712-4522.
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