Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 10 000008
Apply for RFA OAA 10 000008
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supportive Environments for Healthy Households and Communities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2010 and posted on Jun 17, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000,000.00 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).
- U.S. based non governmental organizations/private voluntary organizations are eligible to submit applications.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID's Supportive Environments for Healthy Households and Communities is a large, five-year cooperative agreement intended to strengthen public health outcomes by improving everyday household and community conditions that drive disease risk. The opportunity focuses on helping USAID programs expand and deliver high-impact interventions in two closely related areas: water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and indoor air quality (IAQ). The core idea is that lasting health gains come not only from clinical services, but from changing key behaviors and improving environmental conditions in homes and communities, such as safer water, better sanitation, consistent hygiene practices, and reduced exposure to harmful smoke and pollutants indoors.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial involvement by USAID in guiding and collaborating on implementation compared to a standard grant. USAID expects to make one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of up to $100,000,000 over the life of the activity (the ceiling is $100,000,000; the floor is $0). The activity is categorized under Health and is intended to support the development, introduction, and delivery of interventions that can be taken to scale through USAID-supported programs. The announcement notes that Amendment 1 has been posted, signaling that the solicitation has been updated and applicants would need to review the amendment for any changes to requirements, submission instructions, or programmatic emphasis.
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based non-governmental organizations and private voluntary organizations, with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement. There is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant is expected to contribute resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the specific terms) alongside USAID funding. The opportunity was posted June 17, 2010, created July 13, 2010, and had an application closing date of July 29, 2010.
In practical terms, the funded activity is meant to help create "supportive environments" for healthier living by pairing proven technologies and practices with behavior change and systems support. On the WASH side, this can include interventions that improve access to safe water, strengthen sanitation services, and reinforce hygiene behaviors that reduce diarrheal disease and other infections. On the IAQ side, the work generally targets reduction of indoor air pollution exposures, often associated with cooking and heating practices, with the goal of lowering respiratory and other health burdens. USAID positions the activity as a way to help its broader portfolio achieve measurable public health impact by addressing the environmental and behavioral determinants that influence disease in everyday settings.
For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact is Moyra Cassidy, Contract/Agreement Specialist, at 202-712-4054 or mcassidy@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled USAID's Supportive Environments for Healthy Households and Communities.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by USAID in the activity. Compared to a standard grant, USAID is generally expected to play a more active role in guiding and collaborating on implementation.
How long is the activity period?
The activity is described as a large, five-year cooperative agreement.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make one award under this announcement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding level is up to $100,000,000 over the life of the activity. The announcement lists a funding ceiling of $100,000,000 and a floor of $0.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen public health outcomes by improving everyday household and community conditions that drive disease risk, focusing on environmental and behavioral determinants of health rather than clinical services alone.
Which technical areas does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on two closely related areas:
- Water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
- Indoor air quality (IAQ)
What kinds of WASH activities are included?
WASH-related work may include interventions that:
- Improve access to safe water
- Strengthen sanitation services
- Reinforce hygiene behaviors that reduce diarrheal disease and other infections
What kinds of indoor air quality (IAQ) activities are included?
IAQ work generally targets reducing indoor air pollution exposures, often associated with cooking and heating practices, with the goal of lowering respiratory and other health burdens.
What is meant by "supportive environments" for healthier living?
In this announcement, "supportive environments" refers to improving conditions in homes and communities by pairing proven technologies and practices with behavior change and systems support, such as safer water, better sanitation, consistent hygiene practices, and reduced exposure to harmful indoor smoke and pollutants.
What is the expected approach of the funded activity?
The activity is intended to support the development, introduction, and delivery of interventions that can be taken to scale through USAID-supported programs.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity is categorized under Health.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based non-governmental organizations and private voluntary organizations. Additional eligibility clarification is referenced in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant is expected to contribute resources alongside USAID funding. The specific terms (such as whether contributions may be cash and/or in-kind) depend on the details in the solicitation.
Has the solicitation been updated?
Yes. The announcement notes that Amendment 1 has been posted. Applicants are expected to review the amendment for any changes to requirements, submission instructions, or programmatic emphasis.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2010 and created on July 13, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is July 29, 2010.
Who should be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact is Moyra Cassidy, Contract/Agreement Specialist. Phone: 202-712-4054. Email: mcassidy@usaid.gov.
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