Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID NIGERIA 620 11 001 DRAFT
Apply for USAID NIGERIA 620 11 001 DRAFT
- The Nigeria USAID Abuja in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS)" 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 Nov 5, 2010 and posted on Nov 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2010. (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 $225,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S. and Non U.S. based Nonprofits and Profits (ready to forgo fee/profit)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) opportunity is a USAID/Nigeria draft Request for Applications released for public comments and questions rather than for immediate final submission. It is framed as a nationwide HIV/AIDS service delivery and health systems strengthening initiative that would operate across all levels of Nigeria's health system, with an emphasis on keeping HIV services high-quality while making them more sustainable over time. The grant is positioned as part of the broader PEPFAR Nigeria portfolio, meaning it is intended to help maintain and consolidate gains from the earlier rapid scale-up phase of PEPFAR while also extending access to people who still have unmet needs.
At the core of SIDHAS is integrated, quality HIV service delivery, including HIV care and treatment and the laboratory services that support diagnosis and ongoing patient monitoring. A major operational requirement highlighted in the draft is a smooth transition of patients and services from the earlier GHAIN program. In practical terms, the eventual awardee would be expected to ensure continuity of care for patients already enrolled under GHAIN, preventing disruptions in treatment and ensuring laboratory support remains functional as responsibility shifts to the new mechanism.
Another central theme is sustainability and cost efficiency, particularly around antiretroviral treatment (ART). The opportunity explicitly calls for cost-efficient strategies that support sustainable access to ART, which suggests USAID expects applicants to demonstrate how they will control costs, improve supply and service efficiencies, and reduce dependency on external funding over time. Alongside this, SIDHAS places emphasis on increased leveraging of funds with the Government of Nigeria (GON) and other sources, signaling that applicants will likely be expected to mobilize co-investment, align activities with government plans and budgets, and demonstrate how donor funding will catalyze longer-term domestic financing and support.
SIDHAS also places strong weight on government stewardship, describing this as a key focus area at national, state, and local levels. Rather than operating as a parallel delivery system, the project is meant to strengthen the ability of Nigerian institutions to coordinate, support, deliver, and monitor HIV/AIDS services. The draft indicates progress will be tracked through innovative benchmarks designed to measure expanded capacity of the health system, implying that monitoring and evaluation will not only track service outputs and clinical outcomes, but also track institutional performance improvements such as planning, oversight, quality assurance, coordination, and data use.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary health award funded under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and planned as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by USAID during implementation through collaboration, technical direction, and joint problem-solving. The posted award amount is fixed at an award floor and ceiling of $225,000,000, pointing to a single large award rather than multiple smaller grants. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute resources or secure matching support consistent with the final solicitation requirements.
Eligibility is broad, covering both U.S. and non-U.S. based nonprofit and for-profit organizations, with the condition that for-profit entities must be willing to forgo fee/profit. The announcement is attributed to USAID Nigeria in Abuja, and because it is explicitly labeled as a draft RFA for comment, the dates provided (posted November 1, 2010; closing November 15, 2010; archive December 15, 2010) should be interpreted in the context of the comment period rather than a final competitive deadline for a finalized solicitation. The listed point of contact for access issues is Samuel Nwanokwu, Senior Acquisition Assistant Specialist, with the provided phone number.
SIDHAS (Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services) - FAQ
What is the SIDHAS opportunity?
SIDHAS (Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services) is a USAID/Nigeria draft Request for Applications (RFA) focused on nationwide HIV/AIDS service delivery and health systems strengthening in Nigeria. It emphasizes maintaining high-quality HIV services while improving long-term sustainability across all levels of Nigeria's health system.
Is SIDHAS a final solicitation open for immediate application submission?
No. The notice is described as a draft RFA released for public comments and questions rather than for immediate final submission. The dates shown should be understood as related to the comment period and draft process, not a final competitive deadline for a finalized solicitation.
How does SIDHAS relate to PEPFAR Nigeria?
SIDHAS is positioned as part of the broader PEPFAR Nigeria portfolio. It is intended to help maintain and consolidate gains achieved during earlier rapid scale-up phases while also extending access to people who still have unmet HIV-related needs.
What are the main program focus areas described in the draft?
The draft highlights integrated, quality HIV service delivery (including HIV care and treatment) and the laboratory services needed for diagnosis and ongoing patient monitoring. It also emphasizes sustainability, cost efficiency (especially for ART), increased leveraging of funds with the Government of Nigeria and other sources, and government stewardship across national, state, and local levels.
What HIV services are specifically referenced?
The draft specifically references HIV care and treatment and the laboratory services that support diagnosis and ongoing patient monitoring. These are framed as core components of integrated, quality HIV service delivery.
What is the transition requirement related to the GHAIN program?
A major operational requirement in the draft is a smooth transition of patients and services from the earlier GHAIN program. The eventual awardee would be expected to ensure continuity of care for patients enrolled under GHAIN, prevent disruptions in treatment, and ensure laboratory support remains functional as responsibility transitions to the new mechanism.
What does SIDHAS mean by sustainability and cost efficiency for ART?
The draft calls for cost-efficient strategies that support sustainable access to antiretroviral treatment (ART). This implies applicants would be expected to show approaches to control costs, improve supply and service efficiencies, and reduce reliance on external funding over time.
What does "leveraging of funds" with the Government of Nigeria mean in this draft?
The draft signals an expectation of increased leveraging of funds with the Government of Nigeria (GON) and other sources. Based on the description provided, this suggests applicants will likely need to align activities with government plans and budgets, mobilize co-investment, and demonstrate how donor funding can catalyze longer-term domestic financing and support.
What is meant by "government stewardship" in the SIDHAS draft?
Government stewardship is described as a key focus area at national, state, and local levels. The draft indicates SIDHAS is intended to strengthen the ability of Nigerian institutions to coordinate, support, deliver, and monitor HIV/AIDS services, rather than operating a parallel delivery system.
How will progress be measured according to the draft?
The draft indicates progress will be tracked through innovative benchmarks designed to measure expanded capacity of the health system. This implies monitoring and evaluation will cover not only service outputs and clinical outcomes, but also institutional performance improvements such as planning, oversight, quality assurance, coordination, and data use.
What type of award is planned for SIDHAS?
The opportunity is planned as a Cooperative Agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by USAID during implementation, including collaboration, technical direction, and joint problem-solving.
What is the CFDA number and funding category listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary health award funded under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What is the funding amount for SIDHAS?
The posted award amount is fixed with an award floor and ceiling of $225,000,000, which points to a single large award rather than multiple smaller grants.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants would need to contribute resources or secure matching support consistent with the final solicitation requirements.
Who is eligible to apply based on the draft description?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based nonprofit and for-profit organizations. For-profit entities must be willing to forgo fee/profit.
Can a for-profit organization apply to SIDHAS?
Yes. For-profit organizations are included in the eligible applicant types, but only if they are willing to forgo fee/profit, as stated in the draft description.
Where is the issuing office located?
The announcement is attributed to USAID Nigeria in Abuja.
What are the listed dates and how should they be interpreted?
The dates listed are: posted November 1, 2010; closing November 15, 2010; archive December 15, 2010. Because the opportunity is explicitly labeled as a draft RFA for comment, these dates should be interpreted in the context of the comment period rather than as deadlines for a final competitive submission under a finalized solicitation.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Samuel Nwanokwu, Senior Acquisition Assistant Specialist. A phone number is provided in the opportunity notice.
What implementation approach does the draft suggest for strengthening the health system?
Based on the description provided, the approach emphasizes integrated service delivery and strengthening Nigerian institutional capacity to coordinate, support, deliver, and monitor HIV/AIDS services at national, state, and local levels, while maintaining quality and ensuring continuity of care during transitions from prior mechanisms.
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