Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 674 14 000002
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- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (MMC), Early Infant Male Circumcision (EIMC) and Pre Service Education in Lesotho" 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 Jul 22, 2014 and posted on Jul 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,800,000.00 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:
This funding opportunity is a USAID request for applications (RFA 674-14-000002) focused on expanding and strengthening Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), Early Infant Male Circumcision (EIMC), and related pre-service education in Lesotho. It is a discretionary health-sector opportunity issued as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the selected implementer would be expected to work in close collaboration with USAID during planning and implementation rather than operating with minimal federal involvement. The announcement notes that the RFA was re-posted under the USAID South Africa Mission (USAID Pretoria), even though the activities themselves are targeted to Lesotho.
The stated overall goal is to strengthen the Government of Lesotho's capacity to respond to national health and HIV/AIDS priorities and to help Lesotho reach its national objective of reducing new HIV infections. In practical terms, the opportunity centers on supporting service delivery for medical male circumcision as an HIV prevention intervention, alongside early infant circumcision services, and reinforcing the longer-term pipeline of trained health workers through improvements to pre-service education. The inclusion of pre-service education signals an emphasis not only on short-term service scale-up, but also on sustainability and national systems strengthening by building workforce skills and institutional capacity within Lesotho.
USAID anticipated making a single award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount and award ceiling of USD 23,800,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for applicants that may not be able to contribute additional funds. The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which places the award within USAID's standard foreign assistance framework.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply (for example, non-profits, for-profits, universities, or other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement. The posting date and creation date were July 22, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 31, 2014, and an archive date of December 31, 2014, indicating this is an older, time-bound competition that has since closed.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a contact point at USAID Pretoria: Jackie Ramanitrera, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, with the listed phone number +27 12 452 2169.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) identified as RFA 674-14-000002. It is a discretionary health-sector opportunity focused on expanding and strengthening Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), Early Infant Male Circumcision (EIMC), and related pre-service education in Lesotho.
Which agency is offering the grant?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The notice indicates it was re-posted under the USAID South Africa Mission (USAID Pretoria).
Why does the notice reference USAID Pretoria if the work is in Lesotho?
The announcement notes that the RFA was re-posted under the USAID South Africa Mission (USAID Pretoria), while the activities supported by the award are targeted to Lesotho. This suggests administrative management and the public posting are handled through USAID Pretoria even though implementation is intended for Lesotho.
What is the overall goal of this program?
The stated overall goal is to strengthen the Government of Lesotho's capacity to respond to national health and HIV/AIDS priorities and to help Lesotho reach its national objective of reducing new HIV infections.
What activities or program areas does the RFA emphasize?
Based on the notice, the opportunity centers on:
- Supporting service delivery for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) as an HIV prevention intervention
- Supporting Early Infant Male Circumcision (EIMC) services
- Strengthening pre-service education related to these services, with an emphasis on longer-term workforce development
How does pre-service education fit into this opportunity?
The inclusion of pre-service education indicates the program is not only aimed at short-term service scale-up, but also at sustainability and national systems strengthening by improving the pipeline of trained health workers and building institutional capacity in Lesotho.
What type of award mechanism is anticipated?
USAID describes this as a Cooperative Agreement. This means the implementer would be expected to work in close collaboration with USAID during planning and implementation, rather than operating with minimal federal involvement.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making a single award under this solicitation.
What is the estimated funding amount and ceiling?
The solicitation lists an estimated total funding amount and an award ceiling of USD 23,800,000.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply (for example, non-profits, for-profits, universities, or other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility details or clarifications in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both listed as July 22, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date are both listed as July 31, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice shows a closing date of July 31, 2014, and an archive date of December 31, 2014, indicating the competition is older, time-bound, and has since closed.
What is the archive date and what does it suggest?
The archive date is December 31, 2014. This typically indicates the listing was archived after the submission window ended and is no longer an active solicitation.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides a contact point at USAID Pretoria:
- Name: Jackie Ramanitrera
- Title: Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
- Phone: +27 12 452 2169
What health focus does this opportunity fall under?
The notice describes it as a discretionary health-sector funding opportunity, with a programmatic focus connected to HIV prevention and health workforce strengthening in Lesotho.
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