Opportunity Information: Apply for 72038624RFA00004
The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity is a USAID/India funding opportunity seeking concept papers from qualified organizations to implement a health-focused program in India. The opportunity is issued by USAID-New Delhi as a discretionary award and is expected to result in a Cooperative Agreement structured as a Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement. In practical terms, this means USAID is inviting applicants to propose a clear, results-driven approach to strengthening health systems, with payments generally tied to completion of defined milestones or deliverables rather than reimbursement of incurred costs.
Eligibility is broadly open and listed as unrestricted, meaning U.S.-based, local Indian, and international non-governmental organizations may apply. USAID indicates it intends to make an award to the applicant or applicants whose submission best aligns with the objectives of the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), based on the merit review criteria described in the NOFO and subject to a risk assessment. Applicants are expected to carefully review the full NOFO to understand the specific program priorities, the required content and format for concept papers, and how USAID will evaluate submissions during the selection process.
Key administrative requirements are emphasized. Applicants must submit all information required by the NOFO and must meet the eligibility standards described in Section C of that NOFO. In addition, USAID notes that awardees must comply with unique entity identifier requirements and System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements referenced in Section D. Because SAM registration can take many weeks, potential applicants are urged to start registration early to avoid missing deadlines or being found ineligible at the time of award consideration.
The opportunity is posted on Grants.gov and may be amended, so applicants are responsible for checking the posting regularly to ensure they are working from the latest version and have received the complete NOFO. USAID also highlights that it is not responsible for any data errors caused by transmission or file conversion issues. If applicants have trouble accessing the NOFO or registering on Grants.gov, they are directed to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk by phone (1-800-518-4726) or email (support@grants.gov) for technical support.
In terms of funding scale and timing, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 72038624RFA00004, with an award ceiling of up to $20,000,000 and an expectation of making one award. The original closing date listed for submissions is October 29, 2024, and the posting creation date is September 12, 2024. The funding activity category is Health, and the CFDA (now often referred to as Assistance Listing) number associated with the opportunity is 98.001.
Finally, USAID makes standard but important disclaimers: issuing the NOFO does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award, nor does it commit the Government to pay any costs incurred by applicants to prepare or submit concept papers or applications. All submissions are made at the applicant's own risk, and all related preparation and submission expenses are the applicant's responsibility.Apply for 72038624RFA00004
- The India USAID-New Delhi in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-09-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-10-29. (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 $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID/India Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity
What is this funding opportunity?
The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity is a USAID/India funding opportunity seeking concept papers from qualified organizations to implement a health-focused program in India. The opportunity is issued by USAID-New Delhi as a discretionary award.
Who is issuing the opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by USAID-New Delhi (USAID/India).
What type of award is USAID expecting to make?
USAID expects the opportunity to result in a Cooperative Agreement, structured specifically as a Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement (FA Cooperative Agreement).
What does a Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement mean in practical terms?
In practical terms, the opportunity is structured around a clear, results-driven approach. Payments are generally tied to the completion of defined milestones or deliverables, rather than reimbursement of costs incurred by the awardee.
Is eligibility limited to certain types of organizations?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. This means U.S.-based, local Indian, and international non-governmental organizations may apply, provided they meet the eligibility standards described in the NOFO (including Section C requirements).
What is USAID requesting from applicants at this stage?
USAID is seeking concept papers. Applicants are expected to follow the required content and format described in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID indicates an expectation of making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of up to $20,000,000.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72038624RFA00004.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The associated CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is 98.001.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Health.
When was the opportunity posted and when is it due?
The posting creation date is September 12, 2024. The original closing date listed for submissions is October 29, 2024.
Where is the opportunity posted?
The opportunity is posted on Grants.gov.
Can the funding opportunity change after it is posted?
Yes. USAID notes the opportunity may be amended, and applicants are responsible for checking the Grants.gov posting regularly to ensure they are working from the latest version and have the complete NOFO.
How will USAID decide which applicant(s) receive an award?
USAID states it intends to make an award to the applicant or applicants whose submission best aligns with the NOFO objectives, based on the merit review criteria described in the NOFO and subject to a risk assessment.
What parts of the NOFO should applicants pay close attention to?
Applicants are expected to carefully review the full NOFO to understand the specific program priorities, the required content and format for concept papers, and how USAID will evaluate submissions (including the merit review criteria and any risk assessment factors).
What administrative requirements does USAID emphasize?
USAID emphasizes that applicants must submit all information required by the NOFO and meet the eligibility standards described in Section C of the NOFO. USAID also notes that awardees must comply with unique entity identifier requirements and System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements referenced in Section D.
Do applicants need a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and SAM registration?
Yes. USAID indicates awardees must comply with UEI requirements and SAM registration requirements referenced in Section D of the NOFO.
How long can SAM registration take, and when should applicants start?
USAID notes SAM registration can take many weeks. Potential applicants are urged to start the registration process early to avoid missing deadlines or being found ineligible at the time of award consideration.
What happens if an applicant misses a required submission element or does not meet eligibility standards?
USAID states that applicants must submit all information required by the NOFO and must meet the eligibility standards described in Section C. Not meeting these requirements could affect eligibility and consideration for an award (as USAID will also conduct a risk assessment).
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the NOFO or registering on Grants.gov?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the NOFO or registering on Grants.gov are directed to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk for technical support by phone at 1-800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov.
Is USAID responsible for technical problems like file conversion or transmission errors?
No. USAID highlights that it is not responsible for any data errors caused by transmission or file conversion issues.
Does issuing the NOFO guarantee that USAID will make an award?
No. USAID states that issuing the NOFO does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award.
Will the U.S. Government pay applicants back for proposal preparation costs?
No. USAID states the U.S. Government does not commit to pay any costs incurred by applicants to prepare or submit concept papers or applications. Submission-related expenses are the applicant's responsibility.
Are concept papers and applications submitted at the applicant's risk?
Yes. USAID notes that all submissions are made at the applicant's own risk, and preparation and submission expenses are the applicant's responsibility.
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