In a bid to enhance Kenya’s healthcare landscape, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the funding opportunity titled “Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem” (72061524RFA00005). The initiative, with an estimated total program funding of $14,334,675, aims to bolster the country’s health information infrastructure. Specifically targeting local organizations in Kenya, the program encourages collaboration with international entities to ensure comprehensive expertise. The closing date for applications is May 20, 2024. For further details, interested parties can contact Gordon Onyango, the Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at hpnsolicitations@usaid.gov.
Opportunity ID: 353450
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72061524RFA00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 14,334,675 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,334,675 |
| Award Floor: | $14,334,675 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for this award is restricted to local organizations in Kenya. However, USAID strongly encourages these organizations to collaborate with at least one international entity as a sub-recipient and apply as a consortium. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Kenya USAID-Nairobi |
| Description: | Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem’s (KDHE) overall purpose is “Increased country’s ownership and management of one national integrated and comprehensive sector-wide health information ecosystem, to achieve health systems outcomes of equity, quality, and resources optimization”. |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Gordon Onyango
Acquisition and Assistance Specialist |