USAID Maisha Bora Activity | 72066024RFA00007

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The USAID Maisha Bora Activity is a USAID/DRC funding opportunity focused on addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in conflict-affected eastern provinces where GBV has surged. USAID describes GBV in the DRC as widespread and strongly tied to unequal social norms that disproportionately harm women and girls, while also affecting sexual and gender minorities. The opportunity highlights how chronic resource scarcity and decades of violent conflict and instability have worsened conditions, contributing to severe violations against women and children. USAID points specifically to North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri as provinces where the breakdown of rule of law, security institutions, economic life, social capital, and even traditional gender roles has created an environment in which GBV cases have increased dramatically.

From a funding and award structure standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity under a Cooperative Agreement, and USAID plans to use a Fixed Amount Award (FAA) approach within that cooperative agreement framework. In practical terms, that signals an implementation model where payments are tied to completion of defined milestones or deliverables rather than reimbursement of detailed costs, while still maintaining a collaborative relationship typical of a cooperative agreement. The activity is categorized under the Health funding activity area (CFDA 98.001), reflecting USAID framing of GBV as a critical public health and protection issue, especially in humanitarian and fragile settings.

Eligibility is strictly limited to local entities based in the DRC, as defined by USAID policy in ADS 303.6. That restriction means international organizations that are not considered local entities under USAID rules would not be eligible to apply as the prime recipient, though they could potentially support an eligible DRC-based applicant in other allowable roles depending on the NOFO’s rules. USAID indicates it expects to make a single award, selecting the applicant that best meets the objectives of the opportunity based on the merit review criteria laid out in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, and the selection is also subject to a risk assessment. The ceiling for the award is up to $15,000,000, indicating a sizable, multi-component intervention with potential for broad geographic reach or a layered approach that could include prevention, response, and systems strengthening elements (as further detailed in the full NOFO).

Key administrative details include the funding opportunity title "USAID Maisha Bora Activity" and opportunity number 72066024RFA00007, issued by USAID/DRC (USAID-Kinshasa). The original application closing date is November 15, 2024, and the notice was created on October 18, 2024. USAID encourages prospective applicants to read the full NOFO closely to understand the specific program approach USAID is seeking, required application components, submission instructions, and the criteria that will be used to evaluate proposals.

• The Democratic Republic of the Congo USAID-Kinshasa in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Maisha Bora Activity" 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 2024-11-15. (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 $15,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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