Deadline: 15-Jan-25
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Ukraine Mental Health Initiative for National Development (U-MIND) activity.
The primary goal of the Ukraine Mental Health Initiative for National Development (U-MIND) activity is to establish a comprehensive, evidence-informed, inclusive mental health system that addresses immediate, medium and long term needs, contributes to the wellbeing of all Ukrainians and enhances their ability to participate in Ukraine’s economic recovery. By promoting mental wellness among Ukrainians, U-MIND seeks to enhance resilience, social cohesion, and economic productivity, thus fostering sustainable economic development and growth in Ukraine.
The Activity will respond to immediate and long-term systems strengthening. Implementation should focus on effectiveness, accessibility, scalability, adaptiveness, and cultural fit, in order to respond to the rapidly evolving mental health landscape.
Objectives
- This Activity has four main objectives: The successful Applicant will work to achieve this activity’s goal by focusing on four objectives:
- Objective 1: Increase availability of and access to quality mental health care services for all Ukrainians
- Objective 2: Enhance the competencies and professionalization of the mental health workforce to deliver high-quality services
- Objective 3: Improve the enabling environment via strengthened policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks related to mental health services and workforce
- Objective 4: Contribute to the evidence base regarding effective mental health interventions and implementation approaches in Ukraine
Funding Information
- Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to provide up to $50,000,000 in total USAID funding over a five-year period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted, except that individuals and government entities are ineligible.
- Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law. Additionally, USAID welcomes concept papers from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
- Interested and eligible applicant organizations may submit no more than one concept paper under this NOFO.
- Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws and regulations.
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