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Department of State Seeks Global Health Projects: Child Protection, Outbreak Response, and Health System Strengthening

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations to implement projects that advance the America First Global Health Strategy through an Annual Program Statement (APS). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) - Scope and Focus Areas: - Projects to strengthen global health systems, improve child protection, enable rapid outbreak response, and promote integrated health service delivery - Specific addenda target: - Child protection system strengthening and family-based care - Rapid outbreak response (detection, containment, coordination, and system reinforcement) - Integrated and sustainable health systems in the Philippines (disease surveillance, service integration, capacity building) - Eligibility and Participation: - Open to U.S. and foreign organizations, including private enterprises, higher education institutions, faith-based organizations, NGOs, and public international organizations - Funding and Awards: - Up to 100 awards anticipated, ranging from $500,000 to $250 million each - Total estimated funding up to $4.5 billion - Example addenda: up to 5 awards for child protection ($52.65M), up to 10 awards for outbreak response ($290M), up to 6 awards for health systems in the Philippines ($200M) - Period of Performance: - Projects must be completed within five years or less - Continuation grants possible within the five-year limit, subject to funding and progress - Requirements and Priorities: - Projects must align with the America First Global Health Strategy and bilateral MOUs - Emphasis on evidence-based, sustainable, and trauma-informed interventions - Focus on capacity building, operational readiness, measurable impact, and coordination with local/international partners - For the Philippines, leveraging U.S. technologies and private sector partnerships is encouraged - Geographic Focus: - Global, with specific emphasis on the Philippines (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, BARMM) and multiple African countries (e.g., Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, etc.) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named; the opportunity is for programmatic and service interventions, not product procurement

Description

The Department of State invites eligible applicants to advance the America First Global Health Strategy, aiming to save lives, strengthen health systems, enhance efficiency, foster self-reliance, and ensure U.S. investments benefit American safety, strength, and prosperity. This Annual Program Statement (APS) establishes a supplemental framework to identify and support projects that complement, extend, or fill gaps in bilateral MOUs implementation. Specific Addenda signal priorities and needs, with GHSD collaborating with Embassies and other bureaus to post funding opportunities addressing health challenges and priorities. The program supports projects in areas such as child protection, outbreak response, and integrated health systems, with awards ranging from $500,000 to $250 million and a total estimated funding up to $4.5 billion, subject to availability.

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