Opportunity Information: Apply for 674 12 1008
Apply for 674 12 1008
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on Zimbabwe s children by enhancing the sustainability of care and support services for Orphans and other Vulnerable Children" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 28, 2012 and posted on Feb 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2012. (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 $20,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organizations that wish to express their interest should satisfy the following requirements 1. Be a local Organization, defined as follows as an organization that A. is organized under the laws of Zimbabwe B. has its principal place of business in Zimbabwe C. is not less than 51 percent legally and beneficially owned by one or more resident citizens of Zimbabwe or be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Zimbabwe and D. is not controlled by a foreign entity or by one or more individuals who are not resident citizens of Zimbabwe. 2. Have technical expertise and experience in the design, implementation and management of community based OVC care and support activities. Organizations that currently have ongoing OVC activities should state their geographic location, and the nature of the activities being implemented. 3. Demonstrate sound financial management including evidence of having managed several sub wards with multiple partners, provided technical assistance to local organizations on technical and financial management issues, and received and/or managed other donor funds. Organizations should show the capacity to manage up to 4 million/year.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This USAID/Zimbabwe funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 674-12-1008) is a discretionary health grant/cooperative agreement focused on reducing the impact of HIV and AIDS on children in Zimbabwe by strengthening sustainable, high-quality care and support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC). USAID planned to release a follow-on program to continue and expand the results achieved under an existing OVC implementing partner consortium. The central aim is to deepen and protect earlier gains while shifting more long-term responsibility and capability to Zimbabwean systems, specifically by strengthening the capacity of the public sector, communities, and families to deliver a holistic, continuous package of care and support for vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS.
The activity is structured around sustainability and quality of services. In practical terms, USAID signals that the follow-on program is meant to reinforce a "continuum of care," meaning coordinated supports that can span multiple needs in a child’s life rather than isolated, one-off interventions. The emphasis on public sector, community, and family capacity suggests the program is not only about direct service delivery, but also about building durable local structures, partnerships, and management systems that can keep OVC support functioning effectively over time.
The opportunity uses either a cooperative agreement or grant mechanism (listed as Cooperative Agreement and Grant), with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is listed at USD 20,500,000, with an award floor of USD 0, and applicants should be prepared to manage funding at significant scale. The eligibility narrative specifically notes that organizations should show capacity to manage up to USD 4 million per year, implying that the activity may be implemented through substantial annual disbursements and potentially multiple awards or phased funding.
Eligibility is targeted to local Zimbabwean organizations, with a clear definition of what "local" means. To qualify, an applicant must be organized under Zimbabwean law, have its principal place of business in Zimbabwe, and be at least 51 percent legally and beneficially owned by resident Zimbabwean citizens or governed by a body whose majority are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Zimbabwe. The organization also must not be controlled by a foreign entity or non-resident individuals. Beyond legal status, USAID expects applicants to bring demonstrated technical expertise in the design, implementation, and management of community-based OVC care and support programs. Organizations already implementing OVC activities are expected to describe where they work geographically and the nature of their current interventions, which helps USAID assess real-world operational presence and experience.
Financial and managerial capacity is a major screening factor. Interested organizations must demonstrate sound financial management, including evidence of managing multiple sub-awards and partnerships, providing technical assistance to local organizations on technical and financial management, and having experience receiving and/or managing other donor funds. This framing indicates USAID anticipates a prime recipient that can coordinate a network of partners, manage sub-grants, and ensure compliance and accountability across multiple implementing entities, not just its own internal operations.
Rather than requiring a full application at this stage, USAID requested brief Expressions of Interest (EOIs) limited to specific items. EOIs should include the organization’s name and physical address; the name, email, and phone number of a contact person; and the organization’s website if available. Applicants must identify their type of organization, with eligible types including non-governmental organizations (including community-based organizations and faith-based organizations), other local civil society groups, private consulting firms, public voluntary organizations, and local trusts. EOIs also need to provide information demonstrating they meet the eligibility requirements, particularly technical expertise and sound financial management as described in the notice.
Key dates listed in the announcement include a posted date of February 15, 2012, with an original closing date of February 29, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of March 12, 2012, and an archive date of March 30, 2012. The agency listed is USAID, with the point of contact provided for access issues being Tracy Swift, Agreements Officer, reachable by phone at 27124522176 or email at tswift@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this USAID/Zimbabwe opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 674-12-1008.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The agency listed is USAID (USAID/Zimbabwe).
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to reduce the impact of HIV and AIDS on children in Zimbabwe by strengthening sustainable, high-quality care and support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC). The opportunity is described as a follow-on effort intended to continue and expand results achieved under an existing OVC implementing partner consortium.
What type of program is USAID planning to support through this opportunity?
USAID planned a follow-on program focused on deepening and protecting earlier gains while shifting more long-term responsibility and capability to Zimbabwean systems by strengthening the capacity of the public sector, communities, and families to deliver a holistic, continuous package of care and support for vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS.
What does the notice mean by a "continuum of care"?
In this notice, "continuum of care" refers to coordinated supports that can span multiple needs in a child's life rather than isolated or one-off interventions. The intent is to reinforce connected, ongoing services instead of standalone activities.
Is the opportunity focused only on direct service delivery?
No. The description emphasizes strengthening the capacity of Zimbabwean systems (public sector, communities, and families), suggesting the activity is intended to support both service delivery and the development of durable local structures, partnerships, and management systems that can sustain OVC support over time.
What funding mechanisms are used for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists two mechanisms: Cooperative Agreement and Grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is USD 20,500,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as USD 0.
What level of financial management capacity does USAID expect from applicants?
The eligibility narrative indicates organizations should show capacity to manage up to USD 4 million per year, suggesting the ability to administer significant annual funding and manage operations at scale.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to local Zimbabwean organizations that meet the notice's definition of "local" and that can demonstrate technical expertise in community-based OVC care and support plus strong financial and managerial capacity.
How does this opportunity define a "local" Zimbabwean organization?
To qualify as local, an applicant must be organized under Zimbabwean law, have its principal place of business in Zimbabwe, and be at least 51 percent legally and beneficially owned by resident Zimbabwean citizens or governed by a body whose majority are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Zimbabwe. The organization also must not be controlled by a foreign entity or non-resident individuals.
What kinds of organizations are listed as eligible types?
Applicants must identify their type of organization. Eligible types include non-governmental organizations (including community-based organizations and faith-based organizations), other local civil society groups, private consulting firms, public voluntary organizations, and local trusts.
What technical experience does USAID expect applicants to have?
Applicants are expected to show demonstrated technical expertise in the design, implementation, and management of community-based OVC care and support programs.
If an organization is already implementing OVC activities, what additional information should it provide?
The notice indicates that organizations already implementing OVC activities are expected to describe where they work geographically and the nature of their current interventions.
What financial and managerial experience is emphasized in the notice?
The notice highlights sound financial management, evidence of managing multiple sub-awards and partnerships, providing technical assistance to local organizations on technical and financial management, and experience receiving and/or managing other donor funds.
Does USAID expect the prime recipient to manage partners or sub-awards?
Yes. The emphasis on managing multiple sub-awards and partnerships suggests USAID anticipates a prime recipient capable of coordinating a network of partners, managing sub-grants, and ensuring compliance and accountability across multiple implementing entities.
Is a full application required at this stage?
No. The notice states that USAID requested brief Expressions of Interest (EOIs) rather than a full application at this stage.
What specific items must be included in an Expression of Interest (EOI)?
EOIs should include: (1) the organization's name and physical address; (2) the name, email, and phone number of a contact person; and (3) the organization's website, if available. EOIs must also identify the type of organization and provide information demonstrating the applicant meets eligibility requirements, including technical expertise and sound financial management.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date is February 15, 2012. The original closing date was February 29, 2012. The closing date was extended to March 12, 2012. The archive date is March 30, 2012.
Who is the point of contact for access issues, and how can they be reached?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Tracy Swift, Agreements Officer. Phone: 27124522176. Email: tswift@usaid.gov.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Health
Next opportunity: Faneuil Hall Use Boston
Previous opportunity: FY 2012 Water Wastewater
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for 674 12 1008
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (674 12 1008) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Detecting Emerging Vector Borne Zoonotic Pathogens in Indonesia Apply for RFA CK 12 002 Funding Number: RFA CK 12 002 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $625,000 |
| Delivering Therapeutics to Residual Active HIV Reservoirs (R01) Apply for PA 12 107 Funding Number: PA 12 107 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Health Systems Strengthening Project Apply for RFA 668 12 000001 Funding Number: RFA 668 12 000001 Agency: Sudan USAID Khartoum Category: Health Funding Amount: $25,000,000 |
| Assays for High Throughput Screening (HTS) to Discover Chemical Probes in the Molecular Libraries Probe Production Centers Network (MLPCN) (X01) Apply for PAR 12 108 Funding Number: PAR 12 108 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Enhancing Engagement and Retention in Quality HIV Care for Transgender Women of Color Demonstration Sites Apply for HRSA 12 099 Funding Number: HRSA 12 099 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Enhancing Engagement and Retention in Quality HIV Care for Transgender Women of Color Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center Apply for HRSA 12 101 Funding Number: HRSA 12 101 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program (CGEP) Apply for HRSA 12 004 Funding Number: HRSA 12 004 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Regional HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Project in West Africa Apply for RFA 624 12 000002 Funding Number: RFA 624 12 000002 Agency: Ghana USAID Accra Category: Health Funding Amount: $13,000,000 |
| Eradication of HIV 1 from CNS Reservoirs Implications for Therapeutics (R01) Apply for RFA MH 13 030 Funding Number: RFA MH 13 030 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Eradication of HIV 1 from CNS Reservoirs Implications for Therapeutics (R21) Apply for RFA MH 13 031 Funding Number: RFA MH 13 031 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Targeting Persistent HIV Reservoirs (TaPHIR) (R21/R33) Apply for PAR 12 109 Funding Number: PAR 12 109 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NHLBI SBIR Phase IIB Bridge Awards to Accelerate the Commercialization of Technologies for Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders and Diseases (R44) Apply for RFA HL 13 016 Funding Number: RFA HL 13 016 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Strengthening Safe Hospitals and Clinics in HIV/AIDS Prevention Activities, Services, and Practices in the Republic of Mozambique under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) CGH/DGHA/Mozambique Apply for CDC RFA PS09 90504CONT12 Funding Number: CDC RFA PS09 90504CONT12 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Strengthening Capacity through Improved Management and Coordination of Laboratory, Surveillance, Epidemiology Public Health Evaluations and Training in Uganda under PEPFAR Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1212 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH12 1212 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $3,500,000 |
| Strengthening Human Resource and Institutional Capacity for Delivery of Quality HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and Tuberculosis (TB) Services in Local Universities and Surrounding Catchment Areas in Eastern Ethiopia as Part of the Pre Apply for CDC RFA GH12 1221 Funding Number: CDC RFA GH12 1221 Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Category: Health Funding Amount: $142,520 |
| Getting from Genes to Function in Lung Disease (R01) Apply for PA 12 110 Funding Number: PA 12 110 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Part C Capacity Development Program Apply for HRSA 12 077 Funding Number: HRSA 12 077 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Infrastructure Development Program in Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) (R24) Apply for PA 12 114 Funding Number: PA 12 114 Agency: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Rural Health Research Center Cooperative Agreement Apply for HRSA 12 164 Funding Number: HRSA 12 164 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $660,000 |
| Telehealth Network Grant Program Apply for HRSA 12 092 Funding Number: HRSA 12 092 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "674 12 1008", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.