Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RWANDA 696 09 004 DRAFT RFA
Apply for USAID RWANDA 696 09 004 DRAFT RFA
- The Rwanda USAID Kigali in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SOCIAL SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (SSVP)" 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 30, 2009 and posted on Mar 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2009 1700 Hours Rwanda Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000,000.00 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 SOCIAL SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (SSVP) opportunity is a USAID/Rwanda discretionary grant competition (issued as a Cooperative Agreement) focused on improving health and social outcomes for people in Rwanda who face the highest vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and related hardships. The core purpose of the project is to reduce both the risk of HIV infection and the broader impact of HIV/AIDS and other major health conditions on priority groups, especially people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and the families and households that support them. In practical terms, the project is designed to help these populations access the mix of health care and wraparound social services needed to remain healthy, stable, and able to live productive lives.
Programmatically, SSVP is structured as an integrated service-delivery and referral effort that builds on existing USAID support to the Government of Rwanda (GOR). Rather than operating as a stand-alone health program, it emphasizes connecting vulnerable clients to the health system while also addressing the social and economic factors that commonly worsen health outcomes. The health focus areas named in the announcement are broad and reflect major public health priorities: HIV/AIDS care, prevention, and treatment; family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH); maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH); child survival (CS); malaria; and nutrition. This suggests the awardee would be expected to coordinate across multiple service lines, ensuring that PLHA, OVC, and other vulnerable households can obtain appropriate clinical services and preventative interventions, and that these services are delivered in a way that is accessible and responsive to high-need communities.
A defining feature of the opportunity is its explicit attention to mitigation of HIVs social impact. In addition to facilitating access to basic health care, the project is expected to link clients to supportive services that reduce vulnerability and stabilize families over the long term. The announcement highlights three major categories of these supports: education-related services (such as assistance that helps children remain in school or improves learning continuity for vulnerable households), economic empowerment (activities that strengthen livelihoods and household resilience), and legal protection (support that helps individuals and families secure rights, protections, or remedies that reduce exploitation, property loss, discrimination, or other legal harms that can accompany illness and orphanhood). Taken together, the intent is to reduce downstream harms that can arise from HIV, such as poverty, school dropout, and reduced legal security, all of which can feed back into worse health and higher risk.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted March 30, 2009 under Funding Opportunity Number USAID RWANDA 696 09 004 DRAFT RFA, with an original and current closing date of April 20, 2009 at 1700 Rwanda time, and an archive date of May 20, 2009. USAID anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), indicating a large, centralized implementer role rather than multiple smaller grants. The estimated total funding is $60,000,000, with an award ceiling of $60,000,000 and an award floor of $12,000,000, signaling a sizable multi-year program where applicants would need the capacity to manage complex, nationwide or multi-district implementation and compliance requirements typical of large USAID cooperative agreements.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full text of the announcement. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). It also carries a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected applicant would be expected to contribute a defined share of program resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions), as specified in the complete solicitation. The issuing agency is USAID Rwanda in Kigali. For access issues with the full announcement, the contact provided is Aster K. Mekonnen, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at +250 252 596400 ext. 2615.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Social Services for Vulnerable Populations (SSVP) - USAID/Rwanda
What is the SSVP funding opportunity?
Social Services for Vulnerable Populations (SSVP) is a USAID/Rwanda discretionary grant competition issued as a Cooperative Agreement. It is focused on improving health and social outcomes for people in Rwanda who face the highest vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and related hardships.
What is the main purpose of the SSVP project?
The core purpose is to reduce both (1) the risk of HIV infection and (2) the broader impact of HIV/AIDS and other major health conditions on priority groups, especially people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and the families and households that support them.
Who are the priority populations for this opportunity?
The opportunity specifically emphasizes services for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and the families and households that support them. It also generally targets people in Rwanda who face the highest vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and related hardships.
What kinds of results is SSVP trying to achieve for vulnerable clients?
SSVP is intended to help vulnerable populations access a mix of health care and wraparound social services so they can remain healthy, stable, and able to live productive lives. It also aims to mitigate longer-term social impacts commonly associated with HIV/AIDS and related hardships.
Is SSVP a stand-alone health program?
No. The opportunity describes SSVP as an integrated service-delivery and referral effort that builds on existing USAID support to the Government of Rwanda (GOR). It emphasizes connecting vulnerable clients to the health system while addressing social and economic factors that worsen health outcomes.
What health areas are included in the SSVP scope?
The announcement identifies broad health focus areas reflecting major public health priorities: HIV/AIDS care, prevention, and treatment; family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH); maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH); child survival (CS); malaria; and nutrition.
Does the opportunity expect coordination across multiple service areas?
Yes. Because the health focus areas are broad and include multiple public health priorities, the announcement suggests the awardee would be expected to coordinate across multiple service lines so priority groups can obtain appropriate clinical services and preventive interventions.
How does SSVP address the social impact of HIV?
A defining feature of the opportunity is its explicit attention to mitigation of HIV's social impact. Beyond facilitating access to health care, the project is expected to link clients to supportive services that reduce vulnerability and stabilize families over the long term.
What types of wraparound or supportive services are highlighted?
The announcement highlights three major categories of supportive services: education-related services (to help children remain in school or maintain learning continuity), economic empowerment (to strengthen livelihoods and household resilience), and legal protection (to help individuals and families secure rights, protections, or remedies related to issues such as exploitation, property loss, or discrimination).
Where is the SSVP program intended to operate?
The opportunity is issued by USAID/Rwanda and is focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable populations in Rwanda.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The competition is issued as a Cooperative Agreement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 30, 2009.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USAID RWANDA 696 09 004 DRAFT RFA.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is April 20, 2009 at 1700 Rwanda time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 20, 2009.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making under this opportunity?
USAID anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $60,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling is $60,000,000 and the award floor is $12,000,000.
What does the single-award expectation imply about implementation?
Because the opportunity anticipates one award, it indicates a large, centralized implementer role rather than multiple smaller grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full text of the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected applicant would be expected to contribute a defined share of program resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions), as specified in the complete solicitation.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Which USAID office issued this opportunity and where is it located?
The issuing agency is USAID Rwanda, located in Kigali.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the contact listed is Aster K. Mekonnen, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The phone number provided is +250 252 596400 ext. 2615.
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