Funding-Limited Submission – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – Systems for Health Program in Ghana (RFA-641-14-00002); February 26, 2014

Description:  The United States Government, represented by USAID/Ghana, is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement for a five-year program entitled “Systems for Health”.  USAID/Systems for Health is designed to improve access to and quality of family planning; maternal, newborn, and child health; nutrition; malaria prevention and treatment; and interventions to improve the management and performance of health systems that support these services.

Amount of Award:  USAID is contemplating awarding one Cooperative Agreement of up to $68.7 million for a period of up to five years.  Applicants are encouraged to provide at least a 15 percent cost share to signal the applicant’s commitment to the activity.

Full Program Solicitation:

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=250753

Limited Submission:  Each organization may submit only one (1) application.

Internal Notification:  Due to the organizational limits for this funding opportunity, interested applicants must notify the Proposal Development Office (PDO@uky.edu or 257-2861) of intent to apply by Wednesday, February 26, 2014.

Include an estimated budget with match and potential sources of funding for that match.  Note:  Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

Deadline: The USAID deadline for submission of applications is April 2, 2014.