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The purpose of the Illinois Violent Death Reporting System (IVDRS) is to develop a state-wide data repository related to violent deaths. This data will allow policymakers and researchers to analyze the causes and correlations of violent deaths to develop effective prevention policies and programs for the State of Illinois. The grant provides $76,700 to maintain and expand the IVDRS between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Northwestern University has been directly appropriated these funds by the Illinois General Assembly.

The purpose of this additional funding is to increase access to high quality family-centered HIV health care services for low-income women, infants, children, and youth, commonly abbreviated as WICY. HRSA intends funding under this program to support one short-term activity that can be completed by the end of the one-year period of performance. You may propose an expansion of an activity previously supported under the FY2023 or FY2024 RWHAP Part D Supplemental funding (HRSA-23-050; HRSA-24-061) or Part C Capacity Development funding (HRSA-23-052; HRSA-24-062) for either an HIV Care Innovation or Infrastructure Development activity; however, HRSA will not fund the same activity in FY 2025 as HRSA funded previously in FY 2023 or FY 2024. If the proposed project is an expansion of a previously funded activity, you must provide a clear rationale for how the proposed activity builds upon and furthers the objectives of the previously funded activity.

This grant provides $7.5 million to local organizations in Madagascar to strengthen public health surveillance, research, and data use, particularly in response to health security threats and outbreaks.

The activity seeks to achieve improved TB and HIV/AIDS client outcomes through supporting community-led monitoring activities that will lead to improvements in health service quality. This activity will bolster community leadership, support robust community health sector engagement and increase community participation inhealth system decision-making. Specifically, the activity will: (1) enhance the functionality and coordination of networks of community-led and community-based organizations engaged in the TB and HIV response; (2) strengthen existing platforms to collect and analyze data to inform TB and HIV programming; and (3) bolster the capacity of community-based organizations to carry out data-driven advocacy at the national and local levels.

ATTENTION: All Interested PartiesThe United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Afghanistan, is seeking input from interested organizations and individuals who may provide information, opinions, and recommendations in response to the questions outlined in this RFI for potential USAID interventions to increase equitable access to and utilization of quality health and nutrition services and adoption of healthy behaviors, especially for women and children in targeted areas. This is not a solicitation. This Request for Information (RFI) notice is solely issued for information and planning purposes only. Responses to this notice are not considered an application and will not be accepted or evaluated by the Government as a result of this RFI. Only responses with the information requested in this RFI will be reviewed. Responses received may be used for planning and design purposes. USAID is exploring the design of a new health activity to increase equitable access to and utilization of quality health and nutrition services and adoption of healthy behaviors, especially for women and children. This RFI solicits information, opinions and recommendations from interested organizations and individuals related to the questions below.Please refer to the attached RFI document for more details.

This Annual Program Statement (APS) offers USAID Operating Units a mechanism to facilitate assistance awards to local and non-traditional partners for innovative, adaptive, and locally led development approaches. OUs may issue addenda under this umbrella to solicit, co-create, and fund a wide range of flexible and innovative approaches to locally led development related to their specific priorities, objectives, and programs. The APS aims to advance USAIDs capability to work with local partners, to learn from these engagements, and to share this learning broadly. INTERESTED APPLICANTS - PLEASE READ: This Locally Led Development APS is not a Request for Applications or a Request for Proposals, and this APS does not serve as a general request for locally led development concepts. Do not email concepts to LLD-APS@usaid.gov or submit concepts via grants.gov, as they will not be accepted. Interested Applicants must respond to specific documents that share USAID priorities in a specific country(ies) called addenda that may be issued throughout the year on grants.gov. These addenda, when added, can be found under Related Documents on this page. Please visit this page periodically for opportunities that may be relevant to your country and focus areas. Please see the attachment for further detailed information. This APS was last updated April 26, 2024, with Amendment 1 - 7200AA19APS00007 Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS) 2024-4-26

This funding opportunity supports colleges in creating programs that encourage underrepresented undergraduate students to pursue research careers in bioengineering and STEM fields.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a fixed amount award cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Ensuring Accessibility to Quality HIV Services (SAPA) in Kazakhstan. Eligibility for this award is restricted to qualified local organizations. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. To be eligible for award the applicant must enroll an account in the System for Award Management (SAM), as explained in Section D. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown in the NOFO. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicants expense. Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services to implement programs that prevent and treat substance use disorders among youth involved in gang diversion efforts.

This grant provides funding to organizations focused on implementing a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy for communities disproportionately affected by suicide, aiming to reduce suicide rates by 10% among vulnerable populations.

The "Enhancing Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration (BEITA) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)" grant aims to develop and improve biomedical engineering departments, technology centers, and academic programs at HBCUs, with a focus on supporting research, education, faculty recruitment, curriculum development, and innovation programs.

The Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA) is seeking applications for its Building Socially Connected Communities Program, a grant initiative designed to address concerning public health statistics in Indiana through a community and economic development lens. This program aligns with the foundation's mission to enhance community resilience and foster economic growth across the state. By investing in initiatives that build social connections, strengthen community bonds, and enhance the overall quality of life for Hoosiers, OCRA aims to strategically counter social isolation and loneliness, which diminish social capital and impact individual and community well-being. The program targets all counties in Indiana and aims to benefit individuals experiencing social isolation and loneliness, local businesses affected by decreased community engagement, and communities striving for greater economic vibrancy and social cohesion. The impact goals are to improve individual health outcomes, enhance community well-being and social capital, foster community engagement, support local businesses, and contribute to the overall economic health of Indiana’s communities. The program's priorities and focus areas include Community Infrastructure Enhancement (e.g., community centers, meeting spaces), Social Clubs & Interest Groups tailored to older adults, Community Well-Being Programs (e.g., mental health awareness, loneliness stigma reduction, accessible resources), Local Business Support (e.g., creating inviting spaces for social interactions), Transportation Accessibility in rural areas, and Intergenerational Initiatives. These focus areas reflect the foundation's strategic priority to create strong, connected communities. Expected outcomes and measurable results include increased social connections, stronger community bonds, enhanced quality of life, greater community engagement, improved economic vibrancy through local business support, and increased access to community events and essential services. The foundation's theory of change posits that by strategically investing in these areas, communities will experience a positive shift in social fabric, economic health, and overall well-being, contributing to Indiana’s statewide development goals. Funding information includes a total of $200,000 available. Applicants can apply for either Quick Action projects (maximum $5,000, minimum $1,000, 1:1 match with 30% in-kind) or Large Impact projects (maximum $50,000, minimum $5,001, 1:1 cash match). Eligible applicants are local government, non-profit organizations, and community groups. Ineligible activities range from plants and Wi-Fi to one-time use products, permanent public restrooms, taxes, food/drink, gaming, illegal/political/unsanctioned activities, demolition, salaries, administration fees, and pre-award expenses.

The purpose of the PPC program is to provide interdisciplinary training to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with chronic respiratory conditions, sleep issues, and other related special health care needs.

Utilizing CMP funds from the federal CMS, facilities will apply to obtain this grant to provide the Head-to-Toe Infection Prevention training in long-term care facilities. In an effort to support the maintenance of cognitive and mobility skills, the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Healthcare Regulation (OHCR) announces an opportunity for certified facilities to submit applications to implementation changes to increase the quality of life within their facility. This grant seeks to provide facility staff training in the areas of; (1) wound treatment and care, (2) skin & oral care, (3) urinary care, and (4) adapting care to fit each resident. The grantee will utilize the Head-To-Toe Infection Prevention provided by IDPH which, by addressing each of these topics, the overall quality of life within Long Term Care facilities will increase. Through Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) funds provided by the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP) through the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), IDPH OHCR is able to fund opportunities such as this and others that benefit residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Assistance is tailored to issues which present in multiple facilities throughout Illinois. It seeks to build quality care and experiences in LTC facilities to residents as well as provide staff with training to ensure improved care. Through this funding, the facility would be reimbursed for cost of the materials produced for the training of facility staff. Funds can only be used for the production and distribution of training materials for facility staff. The participating facilities will quarterly of its sessions to the IDPH CMPRP Specialist the aforementioned information to gauge the viability of utilizing a similar program in other LTC facilities. The Illinois Department of Public Health places health equity as a top priority. Health equity is the “basic principle of public health that all people have a right to health”. Health equity exists when all people can achieve comprehensive health and wellness despite their social position or any other social factors/determinants of health. Most health disparities affect groups marginalized because of socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, geographic location, or some combination of these. People in such groups not only experience worse health but also tend to have less access to the social determinants or conditions (e.g., healthy food, good housing, good education, safe neighborhoods, disability access and supports, freedom from racism and other forms of discrimination) that support health…. Health disparities are referred to as health inequities when they are the result of the systematic and unjust distribution of these critical conditions. The department’s efforts are committed to addressing health through an equity lens by empowering communities who have been historically marginalized and developing intervention strategies with the end goal of furthering health equity among all Illinoisans.

The Albemarle Agribusiness Resiliency Grant, offered by Albemarle County, is designed to support direct-market agribusinesses within the county that are experiencing long-term financial impacts from the pandemic, including those caused by inflation and rising interest rates. The program aims to offset these increased costs of capital, which can hinder growth and reinvestment opportunities for local businesses. While a specific "foundation mission alignment" or "foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change" is not explicitly stated as this is a county grant rather than a foundation, the county's implicit mission aligns with supporting local economic resilience and sustainable development within its agribusiness sector. The primary target beneficiaries are direct-market agribusinesses located in Albemarle County, Virginia. This includes businesses that sell products to restaurants, caterers, and local stores, as well as orchards, wineries, cideries, and those operating at farmers markets. The impact goals are centered on enhancing the financial stability and operational capacity of these agribusinesses, enabling them to navigate economic challenges and continue their contributions to the local economy. The grant prioritizes several key areas for funding. These include new capital investments such as machinery, tools, and other business equipment, which directly support operational improvements and expansion. Additionally, the grant focuses on expenses incurred since July 1, 2022, to advance sustainable agricultural practices, enhance public health, safety, and welfare for employees or visitors, and comply with state or local regulations. Up to 20% of awarded funds can also be allocated for advertising and marketing, recognizing the importance of market visibility for direct-market businesses. The expected outcomes include strengthened agribusinesses within Albemarle County, leading to sustained operations, improved competitiveness, and continued economic activity. Measurable results would involve the number of grants distributed (anticipated to be 3-8 grants in this round), the total budget utilized ($60,000 for this round), and the types of investments made by awardees. Although not explicitly detailed as a "theory of change," the county's approach suggests that by providing direct financial assistance for critical investments and operational needs, agribusinesses will be better positioned to adapt to economic pressures, fostering a more resilient and thriving local agricultural economy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local South African organizations focused on reducing HIV rates among adolescent girls, young women, and other vulnerable youth through comprehensive prevention programs and community engagement.

This grant provides funding to organizations that can develop and deliver training programs for healthcare providers on the safe and effective use of a new psilocybin-based therapy for treatment-resistant depression.

USAID/Mozambique intends to design a new Activity - USAID EntoLocal - that will contribute to support the National Malaria Control Program and the National Institute of Health in planning and implementing entomological monitoring, and the provision of technical assistance for proven life-saving malaria vector control. This is anticipated to be a five (5) year award 2024 - 2029, with a total estimated value of approximately $15 million.The purpose of this communication is to obtain industry comment and input on the above-mentioned activity. More specifically, the RFI intends to: Assess the interest of potential organizations in submitting applications/proposals for the new USAID EntoLocal Activity Gain technical and organizational insights in the capacity of potential organizations. Explore innovative approaches to partnering with organizations working in the same area; and Collect inputs to contribute to the improvement of the proposed Program Description (PD)/Scope of Work (SOW).

The Research Enhancement Grant (REG) is a program designed to boost research productivity at Indiana University School of Medicine’s statewide Centers for Medical Education, excluding the IUPUI campus. It targets faculty with Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor or Scientist titles, providing up to $50,000 for one-year projects. This initiative encourages scholarly and creative research activities, aiming to equip investigators for successful extramural research support acquisition. The program, funded by the School of Medicine with matching funds from regional campuses, anticipates awarding 2 grants each fiscal year.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local health agencies to improve early hearing detection and intervention systems, ensuring timely diagnosis and services for infants who are deaf or hard of hearing.