Opportunity Information: Apply for 72052725RFA00001
The Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS) is a USAID/Peru funding opportunity released as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under Request for Applications (RFA) number 72052725RFA00001. It is designed to support work in the health sector that strengthens systems tied to health security, and it will be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on technical direction, coordination, and oversight compared with a standard grant). The opportunity is administered by USAID in Peru (USAID-Lima) and is listed under CFDA 98.001, which is commonly used for USAID foreign assistance.
USAID indicates it plans to make a single award to the applicant that best meets the stated objectives, based on the merit review criteria described in the NOFO and subject to a risk assessment. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning USAID is not limiting the competition to a specific category of organization; in practice, this generally opens the door to a wide range of qualified entities such as nonprofits, NGOs, universities, private firms, and potentially local or international organizations, as long as they meet the requirements laid out in the full announcement. The anticipated maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is listed as $19,000,000, with one expected award.
The timeline is clearly defined and uses Lima time. The NOFO issue date is October 18, 2024. USAID scheduled a Business Day on November 7, 2024 in Lima, Peru (venue to be confirmed), intended mainly as a networking and partnership-building event where USAID can present the activity objectives and the Government of Peru can share related priorities. USAID emphasizes that this event is not meant to function as a formal question-and-answer session for the application itself, but rather as a way to encourage collaboration among prospective applicants and stakeholders across sectors. Interested organizations must RSVP by October 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM Lima time by emailing Jose Castagnola at JCastagnola@usaid.gov with a specific subject line format: "USAID NOFO 72052725RFA00001 Organization Name - Business Day."
For the application process, questions about the NOFO must be submitted by November 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM Lima time. USAID plans to respond to timely questions by issuing an amendment to the notice on Grants.gov so that all potential applicants have access to the same clarifications. The application deadline is December 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM Lima time. Because USAID notes the funding opportunity may be amended, applicants are expected to monitor Grants.gov regularly to ensure they are working from the most current version of the NOFO and have downloaded the full set of materials.
The announcement also highlights standard federal compliance and registration requirements. Unless an exception applies under 2 CFR 25.110, applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and register in SAM.gov, which can take weeks and should be started early. Technical issues related to Grants.gov registration or access are directed to the Grants.gov Support Center (phone 1-800-518-4726, email support@grants.gov), including support for applicants who require assistive technology.
Finally, USAID includes the usual federal disclaimer that issuing the NOFO does not guarantee an award and does not obligate the US Government to pay any proposal development or submission costs. All costs to prepare and submit an application are the applicant's responsibility, and applications are submitted at the applicant's risk. The notice is signed by Dion Glisan, Supervisory Regional Agreement Officer at USAID/Peru.Apply for 72052725RFA00001
- The Peru USAID-Lima in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-10-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-12-20. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $19,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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FAQs: Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS) - USAID/Peru
What is this funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is called the Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS).
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a USAID/Peru opportunity administered by USAID in Peru (USAID-Lima).
What type of announcement is this?
It is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) released under a Request for Applications (RFA).
What is the RFA number for this NOFO?
The RFA number is 72052725RFA00001.
What assistance listing / CFDA is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (commonly used for USAID foreign assistance).
What is the intended sector or focus area?
The activity is designed to support work in the health sector that strengthens systems tied to health security.
What award instrument will USAID use?
USAID expects to implement this activity through a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination, and oversight compared with a standard grant.
How many awards does USAID plan to make?
USAID indicates it plans to make a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The anticipated maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is $19,000,000.
Is the competition restricted to certain types of applicants?
No. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning USAID is not limiting the competition to a specific category of organization.
What kinds of organizations may be able to apply under unrestricted eligibility?
Based on the notice description, unrestricted eligibility generally opens the door to a wide range of qualified entities such as nonprofits, NGOs, universities, private firms, and potentially local or international organizations, as long as they meet the requirements in the full announcement.
How will USAID decide which application to fund?
USAID plans to select the applicant that best meets the stated objectives, based on the merit review criteria described in the NOFO and subject to a risk assessment.
What is the NOFO issue date?
The NOFO issue date is October 18, 2024.
What time zone applies to the stated deadlines?
The timeline is defined using Lima time.
What is the USAID Business Day and when will it happen?
USAID scheduled a Business Day on November 7, 2024 in Lima, Peru (venue to be confirmed). The event is intended mainly as a networking and partnership-building opportunity where USAID can present activity objectives and the Government of Peru can share related priorities.
Is the Business Day a formal Q&A session about the application?
No. USAID emphasizes that the Business Day is not meant to function as a formal question-and-answer session for the application itself.
How do organizations RSVP for the Business Day?
Interested organizations must RSVP by October 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM Lima time by emailing Jose Castagnola at JCastagnola@usaid.gov.
Is there a required email subject line format for the Business Day RSVP?
Yes. The subject line format provided is: "USAID NOFO 72052725RFA00001 Organization Name - Business Day."
What is the deadline to submit questions about the NOFO?
Questions must be submitted by November 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM Lima time.
How will USAID share answers to submitted questions?
USAID plans to respond to timely questions by issuing an amendment to the notice on Grants.gov so all potential applicants have access to the same clarifications.
What is the application submission deadline?
The application deadline is December 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM Lima time.
Where should applicants look for amendments or the most current version of the NOFO?
Applicants are expected to monitor Grants.gov regularly, since USAID notes the opportunity may be amended and applicants should ensure they are working from the most current version and have downloaded the full set of materials.
Are there standard federal registrations required to apply?
Yes. Unless an exception applies under 2 CFR 25.110, applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and register in SAM.gov.
How long can UEI and SAM.gov registration take?
USAID notes these steps can take weeks and should be started early.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov registration or access problems?
Technical issues related to Grants.gov registration or access are directed to the Grants.gov Support Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Is there support for applicants who require assistive technology?
Yes. The notice indicates the Grants.gov Support Center provides support for applicants who require assistive technology.
Does issuing this NOFO guarantee an award?
No. USAID includes a federal disclaimer that issuing the NOFO does not guarantee an award.
Will the U.S. Government reimburse proposal development or submission costs?
No. The notice states the NOFO does not obligate the U.S. Government to pay any proposal development or submission costs; all costs to prepare and submit an application are the applicant's responsibility.
Who signs the notice?
The notice is signed by Dion Glisan, Supervisory Regional Agreement Officer at USAID/Peru.
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