The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invites applications for grants to conduct implementation science research supporting programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This opportunity, in collaboration with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC), aims to address gaps in evidence for improved HIV/AIDS programming, effective interventions, and efficient implementation models. Prospective applicants have the chance to receive funding by submitting applications to USAID, with a focus on adopting optimal approaches for program integration and impact. Refer to the attached PDF APS document for further information. Closing date for submissions is January 30, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 114673
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | APS-OAA-11-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Feb 03, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 18,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | See “Section III: Eligibility Information” of the APS document (attached PDF file with file name “APS-OAA-11-000002.A.4.PDF”) for details; this section of the APS governs. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Agency for International Development |
| Description:: | The purpose of this APS is to announce United States Government (represented by the United States Agency for International Development [USAID]) plans to fund a limited number of awards through USAID/Washington in collaboration with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) to support implementation science research and evaluation of programs implemented under PEPFAR. This APS provides prospective applicants with a fair opportunity to develop and submit applications to USAID for potential funding. If an award is made under this APS, awardees will be supported to address gaps in the evidence base for improved HIV/AIDS programming including research on effective interventions and models of effective, efficient implementation; as well as approaches for adopting and integrating programs, technologies and guidelines for optimal, timely effect and impact. See APS document (attached PDF file) for details. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Synopsis 8 | Hello. USAID is not accepting concept papers for Round 3 at this time. Please continue to monitor grants.gov for further information.
Thank you. |
Feb 03, 2014 |
| Synopsis 7 | Hello. USAID is not accepting concept papers for Round 3 at this time. Please continue to monitor grants.gov for further information.
Thank you. |
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| Synopsis 6 | Hello. USAID is not accepting concept papers for Round 3 at this time. Please continue to monitor grants.gov for further information.
Thank you. |
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| Synopsis 5 | The attached PDF document APS-OAA-11-000002.A.4.PDF contains the full solicitation for Round 2 of the APS competition. All sections of this document have been substantially modified from what was posted for Round 1. Therefore, potential applicants are encouraged to closely read all information contained in the attached PDF document before determining whether or not to submit a Concept Paper. | |
| Synopsis 4 | ||
| Synopsis 3 | The purpose of Amendment 2 to APS-OAA-11-000002 is to change the USAID point of contact information for this APS from Mr. Abera and Ms. Foster-Effiom to Ms. Mimier and Ms. Allen. Except as herein modified, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect. | |
| Synopsis 2 | The purpose of this Modification #1 is to answer potential applicants’ questions. (See attached PDF file with file name “QandA.APS-OAA-11-000002.PDF”.)
Most notably, the Government has extended the deadlines for submission of Concept Papers and altered the evaluation criteria for the Concept Papers. See amended APS document (attached PDF file with file name “APS-OAA-11-000002.A.1.PDF”) for details. |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1