Opportunity Information: Apply for 72066325RFI00001
The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program in Ethiopia opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 72066325RFI00001) is currently a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. The purpose is market research and activity design support, not a call for grant applications. USAID is gathering ideas and recommendations from individuals and organizations to help shape a future program focused on duty of care, employee wellbeing, and culturally and contextually appropriate mental health and psychosocial support services for USAID/Ethiopia staff and the staff of its implementing partners.
At this stage, USAID is not asking for technical proposals, program designs in full proposal format, or cost/price applications. Instead, the RFI invites respondents to answer questions posed by USAID (referenced in the RFI) and to share any additional insights they consider relevant. Responses are voluntary, and participants can choose to address any or all of the items rather than submitting a complete package. USAID also notes that it will not pay respondents for the information they provide, which is standard for RFIs used to inform planning before a formal solicitation is released.
The activity focus is on practical approaches to delivering MHPSS and employee wellbeing supports that fit the Ethiopian context and the needs of international development personnel and partner organizations. While the RFI text does not list specific interventions, the wording signals interest in services and systems that strengthen duty of care, such as counseling and referral pathways, psychosocial support strategies, critical incident support, and other wellbeing measures that are culturally appropriate and feasible for USAID and partner operational environments. Because this is intended to inform an anticipated activity design, the input USAID receives may influence the scope, service model, delivery mechanisms, and expectations for any later funding opportunity.
In the source details, the opportunity is listed under the Health funding activity category, with CFDA number 98.001, and shows a funding instrument type of Cooperative Agreement. However, the award ceiling is shown as 0 and expected awards are not specified, which aligns with the fact that this is not yet a funding competition. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning USAID is open to hearing from a wide range of potential respondents (for example, service providers, NGOs, local organizations, and other stakeholders with relevant experience), again consistent with an RFI approach.
The original closing date for submitting RFI responses is October 25, 2024. USAID emphasizes that any future, actual solicitations for funding related to duty of care or MHPSS will be announced later through official U.S. government procurement and assistance portals, specifically SAM.gov and/or Grants.gov. For organizations tracking this opportunity, the key takeaway is that this is an early engagement and information-gathering step meant to shape a later program, and interested parties should monitor those portals for the eventual formal solicitation if and when USAID releases it.Apply for 72066325RFI00001
- The Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program in Ethiopia" 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 2024-10-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-10-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this opportunity?
This is a Request for Information (RFI) from USAID/Ethiopia for the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program in Ethiopia. It is an information-gathering notice intended to support market research and activity design, not a grant application or funding competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this RFI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72066325RFI00001.
Is this a call for grant applications or proposals?
No. USAID states that this is not a call for grant applications. At this stage, USAID is not requesting technical proposals, full program designs in proposal format, or cost/price applications.
Why did USAID issue this RFI?
USAID issued this RFI to collect ideas, recommendations, and other relevant insights that can inform planning and shape a future program. The RFI is intended to support market research and the design of an anticipated activity focused on duty of care, employee wellbeing, and culturally and contextually appropriate MHPSS services.
Who is issuing the RFI and where?
The RFI is issued by USAID/Ethiopia, based in Addis Ababa.
Who is the future program expected to serve?
Based on the RFI description, the anticipated program focus includes duty of care and wellbeing supports for USAID/Ethiopia staff and the staff of USAID/Ethiopia implementing partners.
What types of input is USAID looking for?
USAID is looking for ideas and recommendations in response to questions referenced in the RFI, plus any additional insights respondents consider relevant. The emphasis is on practical approaches to delivering MHPSS and employee wellbeing supports that fit the Ethiopian context and the needs of international development personnel and partner organizations.
Do respondents have to answer every question in the RFI?
No. Responses are voluntary, and respondents may choose to address any or all items rather than submitting a complete package.
Will USAID pay organizations or individuals to respond to this RFI?
No. USAID indicates it will not pay respondents for the information they provide, which is standard for RFIs used to inform planning prior to a formal solicitation.
What kinds of services or approaches does the RFI suggest might be relevant?
While the RFI does not list specific interventions, the wording signals interest in duty-of-care strengthening services and systems such as counseling and referral pathways, psychosocial support strategies, critical incident support, and other culturally appropriate and feasible wellbeing measures for USAID and partner operational environments in Ethiopia.
How might RFI responses be used by USAID?
USAID may use the input to influence the scope, service model, delivery mechanisms, and expectations for a later funding opportunity related to MHPSS, duty of care, and employee wellbeing.
What is the funding activity category associated with this listing?
The opportunity is listed under the Health funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number shown is 98.001.
Does the listing indicate what type of funding instrument may be used later?
The listing shows a funding instrument type of Cooperative Agreement. However, this RFI itself is not a funding competition.
Is there an award amount, ceiling, or number of expected awards listed?
No specific funding amounts are provided at this stage. The award ceiling is shown as 0 and expected awards are not specified, which aligns with this being an RFI rather than an active funding competition.
Who is eligible to respond to the RFI?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. This indicates USAID is open to hearing from a wide range of respondents with relevant experience, such as service providers, NGOs, local organizations, and other stakeholders.
What is the deadline to submit an RFI response?
The original closing date for submitting responses is October 25, 2024.
Where will USAID announce any future funding opportunity related to this topic?
USAID notes that any future solicitations for funding related to duty of care or MHPSS will be announced through official U.S. government procurement and assistance portals, specifically SAM.gov and/or Grants.gov.
What should organizations do if they want to compete for funding later?
This RFI is an early engagement step. Organizations that want to pursue funding later should monitor SAM.gov and/or Grants.gov for any formal solicitation that USAID may release in the future.
Is submitting an RFI response required to apply later?
The provided information does not state that submitting an RFI response is required for any future solicitation. The RFI is described as voluntary and intended for planning and design support.
What is the main takeaway for organizations tracking this opportunity?
The key takeaway is that this is not yet a funding competition. It is an information-gathering step meant to shape a later program, and interested parties should watch SAM.gov and/or Grants.gov for any eventual formal solicitation.
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