Opportunity Information: Apply for 524 10 006
Apply for 524 10 006
- The Nicaragua USAID Managua in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Preventing Transmission of HIV/AIDS from High Risk Groups in Nicaragua Program" 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 Mar 12, 2010 and posted on Mar 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 12, 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 $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Qualified applicants may be U.S. private voluntary organizations (U.S. PVOs) and/or U.S. or non U.S. Non governmental organizations (NGOs), private, non profit organizations (or for profit companies willing to forego profits), including universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Faith based and community organizations are also eligible for award. In support of the Agency s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Preventing Transmission of HIV/AIDS from High Risk Groups in Nicaragua Program" is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement aimed at slowing the spread of HIV/AIDS in Nicaragua by focusing on populations most at risk and reducing onward transmission to the broader public. The program is designed around the reality that epidemics can expand quickly when prevention and care are not reaching key communities, so it prioritizes targeted prevention for most at risk populations (MARPs), specifically including men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex workers (FSW), along with other vulnerable groups. A central theme of the opportunity is strengthening the role of civil society organizations that are closest to these communities and are often best positioned to deliver trusted, culturally appropriate services.
The grant supports a set of interconnected objectives. First, it seeks to strengthen the institutional capacity of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that provide HIV/AIDS prevention services to MARPs. This typically implies improving organizational systems, staffing, management, monitoring and evaluation, and the technical ability to design and deliver evidence-based prevention programs. Second, it aims to improve access to and the quality of HIV/AIDS preventive services delivered by NGO providers for MARPs as well as for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). This reflects an emphasis not only on reaching more people, but also ensuring that services are consistent, effective, and responsive to client needs. Third, the program explicitly targets the reduction of stigma and discrimination against both MARPs and PLHIV, recognizing that fear of judgment or mistreatment can prevent individuals from seeking testing, prevention tools, and ongoing support. Finally, it prioritizes increased active participation of NGOs that represent MARPs and PLHIV in Nicaragua's national HIV/AIDS response, signaling that the program values community leadership and inclusion in policy, planning, and coordination mechanisms rather than limiting these groups to being service recipients.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was issued by USAID Nicaragua (USAID Managua) as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning USAID expected to have substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is health, with an estimated total funding level of $6,000,000 and an expectation of one award. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute resources (cash and/or in-kind) in line with the solicitation requirements. The assistance listing reference provided is CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The announcement was posted March 12, 2010, with an original and final closing date of April 12, 2010, and an archive date of May 12, 2010.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include U.S. private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and U.S. or non-U.S. NGOs, private nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities willing to forgo profits. Universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations may apply, and faith-based as well as community organizations are explicitly eligible. The opportunity also highlights USAID's interest in expanding and diversifying its partner base, encouraging applications from newer partners to build a larger and more sustainable network of development organizations. For assistance obtaining the full announcement, the contact listed is Maria Lourdes Baltodano, AA Specialist, reachable by phone at (505) 2252 7233 or by email at oaanicaragua@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Preventing Transmission of HIV/AIDS from High Risk Groups in Nicaragua Program."
Who is funding and issuing this opportunity?
This is a USAID-funded opportunity issued by USAID Nicaragua (USAID Managua).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism. This indicates USAID anticipated substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to slow the spread of HIV/AIDS in Nicaragua by focusing on populations most at risk and reducing onward transmission to the broader public.
Why does the program focus on high-risk or most-at-risk populations?
The opportunity is designed around the reality that epidemics can expand quickly when prevention and care are not reaching key communities. It therefore prioritizes targeted prevention for the populations most at risk as a strategy to prevent broader transmission.
Which populations are specifically prioritized?
The program prioritizes most at risk populations (MARPs), specifically including men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex workers (FSW), along with other vulnerable groups. It also includes attention to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV).
What role do civil society organizations play in this program?
A central theme is strengthening the role of civil society organizations that are closest to the prioritized communities and are often best positioned to deliver trusted, culturally appropriate services.
What are the main objectives the grant is designed to support?
The opportunity supports interconnected objectives: (1) strengthening the institutional capacity of NGOs providing HIV/AIDS prevention services to MARPs; (2) improving access to and the quality of HIV/AIDS preventive services delivered by NGO providers for MARPs and for PLHIV; (3) reducing stigma and discrimination against MARPs and PLHIV; and (4) increasing the active participation of NGOs representing MARPs and PLHIV in Nicaragua's national HIV/AIDS response.
What does "strengthening institutional capacity" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It generally implies improving organizational systems, staffing, management, monitoring and evaluation, and the technical ability to design and deliver evidence-based prevention programs.
Does the program emphasize service quality as well as service reach?
Yes. The program aims to improve access to preventive services while also improving the quality of services, emphasizing consistency, effectiveness, and responsiveness to client needs.
Is stigma and discrimination addressed as part of the program?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly targets reduction of stigma and discrimination against both MARPs and PLHIV, recognizing that fear of judgment or mistreatment can prevent individuals from seeking testing, prevention tools, and ongoing support.
Does the opportunity include policy or coordination participation, or only service delivery?
It includes participation beyond service delivery. The program prioritizes increased active participation of NGOs that represent MARPs and PLHIV in Nicaragua's national HIV/AIDS response, reflecting a value on community leadership and inclusion in policy, planning, and coordination mechanisms.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is health.
What is the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level is $6,000,000.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expected one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to contribute resources (cash and/or in-kind) in line with the solicitation requirements.
What is the assistance listing or CFDA reference for this opportunity?
The assistance listing reference provided is CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on March 12, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was April 12, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 12, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include U.S. private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and U.S. or non-U.S. NGOs, private nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities willing to forgo profits. Universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations may apply. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit entities may apply if they are willing to forgo profits.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Does USAID encourage new or less experienced partners to apply?
Yes. The opportunity highlights USAID's interest in expanding and diversifying its partner base and encourages applications from newer partners to help build a larger and more sustainable network of development organizations.
Where can applicants request the full announcement or get more information?
For assistance obtaining the full announcement, the contact listed is Maria Lourdes Baltodano, AA Specialist, reachable by phone at (505) 2252 7233 or by email at oaanicaragua@usaid.gov.
What is the geographic focus of the program?
The program focuses on Nicaragua.
What is the intended impact on the broader public?
By focusing prevention and services on populations most at risk and improving care and support, the program aims to reduce onward transmission and help protect the broader public from expanding HIV/AIDS transmission.
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