Deadline: 15-Nov-2024
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement the Global Health Security Activity (GHS).
The purpose of the USAID/Pakistan’s new Global Health Security Activity (“Activity”) is to strengthen Pakistan’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to new and emerging infectious diseases, while ensuring good governance via a high functioning and equitable One Health disease detection and response system. USAID/Pakistan’s goal is to help the country improve the health of its people, and this is an essential component for protecting the population from emerging diseases.
This Activity will improve Pakistan’s capacity to more rapidly and effectively address emerging health threats to protect the health of Pakistan’s people.
Funding Information
- Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to provide US$43 Million in total USAID funding over a 5-year period with an anticipated funding of US$8 million in the first year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Each applicant must be found to be a responsible entity before receiving an award. The Agreement Officer (AO) may determine that a pre-award survey is required in accordance with ADS 303.3.9.1 to determine whether the applicant has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills – or ability to obtain them – in order to achieve the objectives of the program and comply with established U.S.
- Government standards, laws, and regulations. Applicants who do not currently meet all USAID requirements for systems and controls may still be eligible under special award considerations and should not be discouraged from applying.
- USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
- The prime applicant is encouraged to promote involvement of “underutilized” partners and local organizations in the implementation of this activity.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.