Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID M OAA GH HSR GH 09 878
Apply for USAID M OAA GH HSR GH 09 878
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RESPOND USAID Avian Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2009 and posted on Jun 15, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $185,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $185,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
- Potential bidders should be U.S. based institutions of higher education, research institutions, for profit, non profit, or private voluntary organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "RESPOND USAID Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program" (Funding Opportunity Number: USAID M OAA GH HSR GH 09 878), was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN). It was offered as a discretionary health-related award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning USAID anticipated an active partnership role in shaping and overseeing technical work during implementation rather than providing a hands-off grant.
USAID’s broader program planned to support two cooperative agreements under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease efforts: one for RESPOND and one for PREDICT. This specific notice focuses on RESPOND. The central purpose of the RESPOND project was to strengthen the ability of countries in high-risk regions to rapidly and effectively respond to outbreaks of emerging zoonotic diseases that could become serious threats to human health. The emphasis is on preparedness and response capacity where spillover risk is greatest, recognizing that early containment and smart interventions in animal populations can prevent wider spread and reduce the chance of human epidemics.
A key feature of the project concept is that it aims to respond to outbreaks while they are still circulating in animal communities, reflecting the idea that many dangerous human pathogens originate in animals and that early action at the animal-human interface can blunt or stop transmission before it reaches people. At the same time, the opportunity explicitly recognizes that animal-focused response is not always sufficient; there may be situations where intervention is also needed within human populations. In practical terms, this points to support for coordinated outbreak response systems that can operate across sectors, including animal health, public health, and other relevant national services, particularly during fast-moving events where zoonotic threats may cross into humans.
The opportunity anticipated a single award for RESPOND (Expected Awards: 1), with an estimated total funding amount of $185,000,000. The notice lists the award ceiling and floor both at $185,000,000, signaling that USAID expected to fund one award at that full amount under this announcement. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was limited to U.S.-based organizations, with the announcement indicating that potential applicants could include institutions of higher education, research institutions, for-profit entities, nonprofits, or private voluntary organizations, as further clarified in the eligibility section of the full announcement. The posting date was June 15, 2009, with the opportunity created on July 16, 2009. The original closing date was July 15, 2009, and it was later extended to a current closing date of July 31, 2009, giving applicants additional time to prepare and submit their materials.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Patricia Bradley, Contract/Agreement Specialist at USAID, reachable by phone at 202-712-5421.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RESPOND USAID Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Program."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID M OAA GH HSR GH 09 878.
Which U.S. government agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Which part of USAID is responsible for this notice?
USAID issued the notice through its Bureau for Global Health, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (GH/HIDN).
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary, health-related award using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does a cooperative agreement mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement indicates USAID anticipated an active partnership role in shaping and overseeing technical work during implementation, rather than providing a hands-off grant.
Is this opportunity connected to a larger USAID program?
Yes. USAID planned to support two cooperative agreements under its Avian and Pandemic Influenza and Zoonotic Disease efforts: one for RESPOND and one for PREDICT. This particular notice focuses on RESPOND.
What is the main purpose of the RESPOND project?
The central purpose of RESPOND was to strengthen the ability of countries in high-risk regions to rapidly and effectively respond to outbreaks of emerging zoonotic diseases that could become serious threats to human health.
What types of outbreaks is RESPOND designed to address?
RESPOND is designed to address outbreaks of emerging zoonotic diseases, particularly those with potential to threaten human health, including threats linked to avian and pandemic influenza and other zoonotic diseases.
Why does the project emphasize high-risk regions?
The project emphasizes high-risk regions because spillover risk is greatest there, and early containment and targeted interventions can help prevent wider spread and reduce the chance of human epidemics.
Does RESPOND focus only on animal health, or also on human health?
The concept emphasizes responding while outbreaks are still circulating in animal communities, but it also explicitly recognizes that animal-focused response is not always sufficient and that some situations may require intervention within human populations.
What is meant by responding at the animal-human interface?
It refers to coordinated early action where diseases can move between animals and people, with the aim of blunting or stopping transmission before it reaches humans or becomes more widespread.
Does the opportunity encourage coordination across sectors?
Yes. The description points to coordinated outbreak response systems that can operate across sectors, including animal health, public health, and other relevant national services, especially during fast-moving events where zoonotic threats may cross into humans.
How many awards did USAID expect to make under this RESPOND notice?
USAID anticipated a single award for RESPOND (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $185,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $185,000,000, indicating USAID expected to fund one award at the full amount under this announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S.-based organizations. The announcement indicates potential applicants could include institutions of higher education, research institutions, for-profit entities, nonprofits, or private voluntary organizations (as further detailed in the eligibility section of the full announcement).
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply directly?
Based on the notice summary, eligibility was limited to U.S.-based organizations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was June 15, 2009.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 16, 2009.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 15, 2009.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to July 31, 2009.
Who can I contact for administrative or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Patricia Bradley, Contract/Agreement Specialist at USAID.
What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number provided is 202-712-5421.
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