Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 14 000071
Apply for RFA OAA 14 000071
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Saving Lives at Birth A Grand Challenge for Development (Round 4)" 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 4, 2014 and posted on Jan 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please note that the new dates for the Development Exchange are Wed. July 30, 2014 Fri. August 1, 2014. The Development Exchange is referenced on the following pages of the RFA 12, 20, 24, 28, 36 38. Please see page 18 of RFA Applications from all types of organizations including foreign and domestic for profit companies, non profit organizations, faith based organizations, foundations, academic institutions, civic groups and regional organizations. Individuals and governments are not eligible to apply. For the purposes of this RFA, publicly funded universities or universities with government affiliations are not considered governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development (Round 4) is a discretionary grant funding opportunity led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Government of Norway, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, and the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID). The central purpose of the program is to identify and support truly breakthrough ideas that can prevent deaths and improve outcomes for pregnant women and newborns around the time of childbirth, with a strong emphasis on solutions that work in poor, remote, and hard-to-reach communities. The call is framed around practical prevention and treatment approaches that can be used where health systems are fragile, resources are limited, and the risks to mothers and babies are highest during labor, delivery, and the immediate postnatal period.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-OAA-14-000071 and falls within the Health funding activity category. USAID anticipated making about 30 awards under this round. The announcement indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness. The notice also lists award ceiling and floor values as 0, which typically signals that applicants need to refer to the full Request for Applications (RFA) for the actual funding ranges, phases, or budget guidance rather than relying on the summary fields.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive to encourage innovation from many sectors. Applications are welcomed from both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including for-profit companies, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, foundations, academic institutions, civic groups, and regional organizations. Individuals and governments are not eligible to apply. However, the opportunity clarifies an important nuance: publicly funded universities or universities with government affiliations are not treated as "governments" for the purposes of this RFA, so such universities may apply. The listing points applicants to page 18 of the RFA for the full eligibility rules and details, which likely include any additional requirements related to organizational registration, compliance, or application structure.
The original posting date for this opportunity was January 8, 2014, with an original and current closing date of March 27, 2014, and an archive date of April 26, 2014. In addition to the application timeline, the notice highlights updated dates for the "Development Exchange," a key event referenced multiple times in the RFA (pages 12, 20, 24, 28, 36, and 38). The corrected Development Exchange dates are Wednesday, July 30, 2014 through Friday, August 1, 2014. This is important for prospective applicants and stakeholders because the Development Exchange is typically where selected innovators present, connect with funders and partners, and gain visibility and feedback that can support piloting, scaling, or further technical development.
Overall, Round 4 of Saving Lives at Birth is positioned as a multi-donor, global innovation challenge intended to surface and fund high-impact, field-ready ideas that can meaningfully reduce maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity at the time when risks peak: childbirth and the immediate period surrounding it. Applicants are directed to the Saving Lives at Birth Grand Challenge website for additional information, and a contact email is provided in the full announcement for technical issues accessing the solicitation or for opportunity-related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Saving Lives at Birth (Round 4)
What is the "Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development (Round 4)" opportunity?
Saving Lives at Birth (Round 4) is a discretionary grant funding opportunity focused on finding and supporting breakthrough ideas that can prevent deaths and improve outcomes for pregnant women and newborns around the time of childbirth.
Who is leading and funding this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Government of Norway, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, and the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID).
What is the central purpose of the program?
The program aims to identify and support truly breakthrough solutions that reduce maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity, especially during labor, delivery, and the immediate postnatal period when risks are highest.
What kinds of solutions is the program looking for?
The call emphasizes practical prevention and treatment approaches that can be used in settings where health systems are fragile, resources are limited, and communities are poor, remote, or hard to reach.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-OAA-14-000071.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is listed under the Health funding activity category.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making in this round?
USAID anticipated making about 30 awards under Round 4.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The notice lists the award ceiling and floor values as 0. This typically indicates you should consult the full Request for Applications (RFA) for the actual funding ranges, phases, or budget guidance instead of relying on the summary fields.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Eligible applicant types include for-profit companies, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, foundations, academic institutions, civic groups, and regional organizations.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Are governments eligible to apply?
No. Governments are not eligible to apply under this opportunity.
Can publicly funded or government-affiliated universities apply?
Yes. The opportunity clarifies that publicly funded universities or universities with government affiliations are not treated as "governments" for the purposes of this RFA, so such universities may apply.
Where can applicants find the full eligibility rules?
The listing points applicants to page 18 of the RFA for full eligibility rules and details.
What was the original posting date for this opportunity?
The original posting date was January 8, 2014.
When was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed for this opportunity was March 27, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for this opportunity was April 26, 2014.
What is the "Development Exchange" mentioned in the announcement?
The Development Exchange is a key event referenced in the RFA where selected innovators typically present, connect with funders and partners, and gain visibility and feedback that can support piloting, scaling, or further technical development.
What are the corrected dates for the Development Exchange?
The corrected Development Exchange dates are Wednesday, July 30, 2014 through Friday, August 1, 2014.
Why do the Development Exchange dates matter for applicants and stakeholders?
The notice highlights the corrected dates because the event is referenced multiple times in the RFA and is an important touchpoint for engagement, presentation, networking, and potential support for moving innovations forward.
Where can applicants find additional information about Saving Lives at Birth?
Applicants are directed to the Saving Lives at Birth Grand Challenge website for additional information.
Is there a point of contact for questions or technical issues?
Yes. The full announcement provides a contact email for technical issues accessing the solicitation or for opportunity-related questions.
What part of the maternal and newborn timeline is most emphasized by this program?
The program strongly emphasizes solutions that address the period around childbirth, including labor, delivery, and the immediate postnatal period, when risks to mothers and babies are highest.
Does the opportunity focus on any particular types of communities?
Yes. There is a strong emphasis on solutions that work in poor, remote, and hard-to-reach communities and in contexts where resources are limited and health systems are fragile.
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