In 2010, the USG and United Republic of Tanzania (URT) signed a Partnership Framework (PF) outlining the two nations’ joint commitment (2009-2013) to a durable and effective response to the HIV and AIDS crisis in Tanzania. The Partnership Framework in Tanzania is representative of the core principles of PEPFAR II and focuses on building capacity for a greater country-led response, increasing Tanzanian ownership of the HIV/AIDS response, scaling up effective prevention interventions, and laying the foundation for more sustainable country programs. The Partnership Framework is consistent with Tanzania’s National Multi-Sectoral Framework on HIV/AIDS (NMSF 2008-2012), and the Health Sector Strategic Plan III (HSSP 2009-2015), and is intended to align the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) with United Republic of Tanzania (URT) national priorities.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for an Assistance Agreement for the Optimizing Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in Tanzania” Program.
The Recipient of this grant will be responsible for ensuring the achievement of the program objective for Optimizing Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in Tanzania” Program. Please refer to the Program Description for a complete statement of goals and expected results.
Objectives
Successful applicants will outline how USAID support will strategically and sustainably:
– Optimize access to comprehensive high quality facility and community based treatment, care and support services through enhanced efficiencies and integration;
– Strengthen facility and community-based client retention, follow-up and referral systems;
– Invest wisely in technical and managerial capacity and systems in support of facility and community based programming; and
– Diversify funding schemes to decrease vulnerability and dependence on USG resources and increase long-term sustainability
Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide approximately $30,000,000 in total USAID funding to be allocated over the five year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.
Last date for application is May 30, 2011
For further details and information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number for “USAID-TANZANIA-11-006-RFA”
