Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 613 15 000004
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- The Zimbabwe USAID Harare in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Zimbabwe HIV Care and Treatment (HCT) Mechanism" 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 May 20, 2015 and posted on May 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 2015 The closing date and time for this opportunity is June 19, 2015 at 400 p.m. Zimbabwe time. Please note questions are due May 27, 2015 at 400 p.m. Zimbabwe 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 $35,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000,000.00 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).
- In accordance with the Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreement Act, USAID encourages competition in the award of Grants and Cooperative Agreements in order to identify and fund the best possible applications to achieve program objectives. This is full and open competition, under which any type of organization is eligible to apply (to include U.S. non federal (non profit) entities, U.S. commercial (for profit) firms foregoing profit, faith based organizations, foreign organizations and foreign public entities). Pursuant to 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 700, profit, which is any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs, is not allowed for recipients of USAID assistance awards. However, all reasonable, allocable, and allowable expenses, both direct and indirect, which are related to the grant program and are in accordance with applicable cost standards (2 CFR 200 Subpart E for non profit organizations and universities, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 for profit organizations), may be paid under the grant. USAD encourages applications from potential new partners.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Zimbabwe HIV Care and Treatment (HCT) Mechanism is a USAID/Zimbabwe grant opportunity designed to expand and improve HIV care and support services for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), with a strong emphasis on delivering services through non-governmental organization (NGO) channels. In this opportunity, the term "NGO community" is used broadly and includes non-governmental or non-parastatal organizations that may be non-profit or for-profit, and can include faith-based organizations as well as commercial entities. While the mechanism is meant to work primarily through NGO-operated platforms, it is also intended to align with Zimbabwe's national health and education objectives and to complement public sector efforts to broaden access to essential HIV-related services across the country.
The overall strategy centers on community-level delivery and community health system strengthening. USAID frames two main goals for the mechanism: first, increasing the availability of high-quality, comprehensive HIV care and treatment services for HIV-positive individuals at the community level; and second, strengthening community-level health systems so they can better monitor, track, and retain PLWHA in ongoing care over time. To reach these goals, the program sets out two closely related objectives: expanding the availability of HIV care and treatment services, and improving both the quality and the range of care and treatment services offered through NGO-run facilities and outreach efforts that reach people where they live.
The activities envisioned under the mechanism are practical and service-delivery focused, covering both clinical linkages and wraparound support that helps people start and stay in care. Priority activities include psychosocial support, nutrition counseling, and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence counseling to improve treatment continuity and outcomes. The mechanism also emphasizes integrating related health needs by supporting family planning counseling and service delivery and conducting tuberculosis (TB) symptom screening, reflecting the common overlap between HIV and TB risks. Another key component is building capacity within communities by providing training and technical support to PLWHA support groups and their members. The program also expects implementers to establish and strengthen referral pathways to other needed clinical services, including TB diagnosis and treatment, treatment of opportunistic infections, and ART services available through public sector hospitals and other facilities, so that community-based support connects effectively to higher-level clinical care.
From a funding and timeline perspective, USAID anticipates a single award under this opportunity, issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in implementation and oversight compared to a standard grant. The activity is planned for a five-year implementation period, with a projected life-of-mechanism total funding level of up to $35 million, depending on available funds. Most funding is expected to come through the annual PEPFAR Country Operational Plan (COP), which is the main vehicle for U.S. HIV/AIDS assistance planning and resourcing. For the first year, USAID indicates funding may be released in two phases: approximately $1.54 million in phase one and up to $3 million in phase two. The opportunity is positioned within PEPFAR's broader direction announced in 2014, when PEPFAR stated it would prioritize global resources toward HIV care and treatment to accelerate epidemic control, and the HCT mechanism is presented as one way USAID intends to support that progress in Zimbabwe.
In terms of eligibility and competition rules, USAID describes the solicitation as full and open competition, meaning a wide range of organizations may apply. Eligible applicants include U.S. non-federal non-profit entities, U.S. commercial (for-profit) firms that forgo profit, faith-based organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities. Importantly, consistent with USAID assistance rules, profit is not allowable under USAID assistance awards, even for for-profit entities; however, reasonable, allowable, and allocable direct and indirect costs may be reimbursed in line with applicable U.S. cost standards (including 2 CFR 200 Subpart E for nonprofits and universities and FAR Part 31 for for-profit cost principles). USAID also notes it encourages applications from potential new partners, signaling openness to organizations that have not previously implemented USAID-funded programs.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number RFA-613-15-000004, listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and categorized under Health. The opportunity was posted May 20, 2015, with questions due by May 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Zimbabwe time, and applications due by June 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Zimbabwe time (the same time and date listed as the original and current closing date). The agency contact provided for access issues with the full announcement is Theresa Peta, Acquisition and Assistance Assistant, reachable at tpeta@usaid.gov, and the issuing office is USAID/Zimbabwe in Harare.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Zimbabwe HIV Care and Treatment (HCT) Mechanism (USAID/Zimbabwe)
1) What is the Zimbabwe HIV Care and Treatment (HCT) Mechanism?
The Zimbabwe HIV Care and Treatment (HCT) Mechanism is a USAID/Zimbabwe grant opportunity intended to expand and improve HIV care and support services for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), with a strong focus on delivering services through non-governmental organization (NGO) channels.
2) What are the main goals of this opportunity?
USAID identifies two main goals: (1) increase the availability of high-quality, comprehensive HIV care and treatment services for HIV-positive individuals at the community level, and (2) strengthen community-level health systems to better monitor, track, and retain PLWHA in ongoing care over time.
3) What objectives are applicants expected to achieve?
The mechanism sets out two closely related objectives: expanding the availability of HIV care and treatment services, and improving both the quality and the range of care and treatment services offered through NGO-run facilities and community outreach that reaches people where they live.
4) What types of organizations does USAID mean by "NGO community" in this announcement?
In this opportunity, "NGO community" is used broadly and includes non-governmental or non-parastatal organizations that may be non-profit or for-profit. It can also include faith-based organizations as well as commercial entities.
5) Is this opportunity only for non-profits?
No. Eligible applicants include U.S. non-federal non-profit entities and U.S. commercial (for-profit) firms that forgo profit, among others. The announcement notes that profit is not allowable under USAID assistance awards, even for for-profit entities.
6) How does this mechanism relate to Zimbabwe's public sector health services?
While it is meant to work primarily through NGO-operated platforms, the mechanism is intended to align with Zimbabwe's national health and education objectives and to complement public sector efforts to broaden access to essential HIV-related services across the country.
7) What is the overall service delivery strategy?
The overall strategy centers on community-level delivery and community health system strengthening, with emphasis on practical, service-delivery focused activities that help people start and stay in care.
8) What priority activities are highlighted for supporting PLWHA?
Priority activities include psychosocial support, nutrition counseling, and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence counseling to improve treatment continuity and outcomes.
9) Does the opportunity include related services like family planning or TB screening?
Yes. The mechanism emphasizes integrating related health needs by supporting family planning counseling and service delivery and conducting tuberculosis (TB) symptom screening.
10) What community capacity-building activities are expected?
Implementers are expected to build capacity within communities by providing training and technical support to PLWHA support groups and their members.
11) Are referral systems part of the expected approach?
Yes. The program expects implementers to establish and strengthen referral pathways to other needed clinical services, including TB diagnosis and treatment, treatment of opportunistic infections, and ART services available through public sector hospitals and other facilities.
12) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates a single award under this opportunity.
13) What type of award will be used?
The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement in implementation and oversight compared to a standard grant.
14) What is the planned period of performance?
The activity is planned for a five-year implementation period.
15) How much funding is available over the life of the mechanism?
The projected life-of-mechanism total funding level is up to $35 million, depending on available funds.
16) How will the funding be resourced?
Most funding is expected to come through the annual PEPFAR Country Operational Plan (COP), the primary planning and resourcing vehicle for U.S. HIV/AIDS assistance.
17) What is the expected first-year funding approach?
For the first year, USAID indicates funding may be released in two phases: approximately $1.54 million in phase one and up to $3 million in phase two.
18) What is the broader program context for this opportunity?
The opportunity is positioned within PEPFAR's broader direction announced in 2014, when PEPFAR stated it would prioritize global resources toward HIV care and treatment to accelerate epidemic control.
19) Is the competition limited or open?
USAID describes the solicitation as full and open competition, meaning a wide range of organizations may apply.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. non-federal non-profit entities, U.S. commercial (for-profit) firms that forgo profit, faith-based organizations, foreign organizations, and foreign public entities.
21) Are new partners encouraged to apply?
Yes. USAID notes it encourages applications from potential new partners, indicating openness to organizations that have not previously implemented USAID-funded programs.
22) Can a for-profit organization earn profit under this award?
No. The announcement states that profit is not allowable under USAID assistance awards, even for for-profit entities, though reasonable, allowable, and allocable direct and indirect costs may be reimbursed in line with applicable U.S. cost standards.
23) What cost standards are referenced for reimbursement?
The opportunity references U.S. cost standards including 2 CFR 200 Subpart E for nonprofits and universities and FAR Part 31 for for-profit cost principles.
24) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-613-15-000004.
25) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
26) What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Health.
27) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2015.
28) When were questions due, and what time zone applies?
Questions were due by May 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Zimbabwe time.
29) When were applications due, and what time zone applies?
Applications were due by June 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Zimbabwe time. The same date and time are listed as the original and current closing date.
30) Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
The contact listed for access issues is Theresa Peta, Acquisition and Assistance Assistant, at tpeta@usaid.gov.
31) Which USAID office is issuing this opportunity, and where is it located?
The issuing office is USAID/Zimbabwe in Harare.
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