Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 663 16 000009
The USAID CARING FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN (Ethiopia OVC Activity) opportunity is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the U.S. Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and administered by USAID/Ethiopia. The core purpose is to improve the health and overall well-being of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Ethiopia by increasing their access to, and use of, a broad set of supportive services. The activity is positioned as a health-focused intervention (CFDA 98.001) but is designed to address the full range of factors that shape children and adolescents outcomes, especially in communities affected by HIV.
A central feature of the opportunity is its geographic targeting and intensity model. USAID/Ethiopia intends to focus implementation in selected priority areas, specifically woredas (districts) grouped into two categories: "scale-up to saturation" and "aggressive scale-up." In practical terms, this signals an emphasis on expanding coverage quickly and comprehensively in high-priority districts, aiming to reach a large proportion of eligible OVC and ensure that services are not only available but actually utilized. The logic behind these approaches is to push beyond scattered, small-scale assistance and move toward broader district-level coverage where systems, referral networks, and community structures can be strengthened and sustained.
The programmatic scope is intentionally multi-sectoral, reflecting the reality that vulnerability is rarely driven by one problem alone. While HIV/AIDS care and related support are central because of the PEPFAR funding stream, the activity also aims to improve outcomes tied to general health, nutrition, economic security, education, child protection, and psychosocial well-being. That mix indicates an expectation that implementers will coordinate or deliver services that may include linkage to clinical HIV services (where relevant), support for adherence and retention, and referrals for other health needs, alongside interventions that stabilize households economically, keep children in school, reduce exposure to violence or exploitation, and strengthen mental and emotional resilience.
From a funding and awards perspective, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 663 16 000009) has an award ceiling of $49,800,000 and anticipates up to 10 awards. This structure suggests USAID planned to support multiple implementing organizations or consortia, potentially covering different geographic areas, population segments, or implementation models, while keeping overall work aligned to shared objectives. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, applicants should understand that USAID typically expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant, often including closer collaboration on technical direction, monitoring expectations, and coordination with government and other partners.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the solicitation is broadly open to qualified organizations, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that would have been included in the full announcement text. The opportunity was posted October 17, 2016, with an original closing date of December 15, 2016, indicating it was a time-bound competitive process. Overall, this funding opportunity reflects a comprehensive OVC support strategy in Ethiopia that uses PEPFAR resources to drive integrated service uptake and improve child and household outcomes in districts prioritized for rapid and intensive scale-up.Apply for RFA 663 16 000009
- The Agency for International Development, Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID CARING FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN (Ethiopia OVC 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 Oct 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 2016. (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 $49,800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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FAQs: USAID Caring for Vulnerable Children (Ethiopia OVC Activity)
1) What is the USAID "Caring for Vulnerable Children" (Ethiopia OVC Activity) opportunity?
It is a five-year cooperative agreement administered by USAID/Ethiopia and funded by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Its purpose is to improve the health and overall well-being of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Ethiopia by increasing access to, and use of, a broad set of supportive services.
2) What is the core goal of the activity?
The core goal is to improve health and overall well-being for OVC in Ethiopia by expanding both availability and actual utilization of supportive services, particularly in communities affected by HIV.
3) Is this primarily a health program or a multi-sector program?
It is positioned as a health-focused intervention (CFDA 98.001) but is designed to address the full range of factors shaping child and adolescent outcomes. The scope is intentionally multi-sectoral, reflecting that vulnerability is driven by multiple, interconnected issues.
4) What kinds of outcomes is the activity trying to improve?
The activity aims to improve outcomes connected to health and HIV-related needs, as well as nutrition, economic security, education, child protection, and psychosocial well-being.
5) How does PEPFAR funding shape the program focus?
Because the funding stream is PEPFAR, HIV/AIDS care and related support are central. The activity emphasizes improving service access and use in HIV-affected communities, including support tied to clinical HIV services where relevant.
6) What types of services or support might be included under this activity?
Based on the description, services may include linkage to clinical HIV services (where relevant), adherence and retention support, referrals for other health needs, and interventions that support nutrition, stabilize household economic security, keep children in school, reduce exposure to violence or exploitation, and strengthen psychosocial well-being.
7) Who is the target population?
The target population is orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Ethiopia, especially children and adolescents in communities affected by HIV.
8) Where in Ethiopia would this activity be implemented?
USAID/Ethiopia intended to focus implementation in selected priority areas, specifically woredas (districts) grouped into two categories: "scale-up to saturation" and "aggressive scale-up."
9) What does "scale-up to saturation" mean in this opportunity?
In practical terms, it signals an intent to expand coverage quickly and comprehensively in selected high-priority districts, aiming to reach a large proportion of eligible OVC and ensure services are not only available but also used.
10) What does "aggressive scale-up" mean in this opportunity?
It indicates a model focused on rapid expansion in priority districts, emphasizing intensity and speed to move beyond scattered assistance toward broader district-level coverage.
11) Why is USAID using a geographic targeting and intensity model?
The stated logic is to move beyond small, dispersed interventions and instead achieve broader coverage at the district level, where systems, referral networks, and community structures can be strengthened and sustained.
12) How many awards were anticipated under this funding opportunity?
USAID anticipated making up to 10 awards.
13) What was the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling for the opportunity was $49,800,000.
14) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. The description highlights closer collaboration on technical direction, monitoring expectations, and coordination with government and other partners.
15) Who administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by USAID/Ethiopia.
16) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 663 16 000009.
17) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The activity is associated with CFDA 98.001.
18) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to qualified organizations, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that would have been included in the full announcement.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 17, 2016.
20) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was December 15, 2016.
21) What implementation approach does this opportunity emphasize?
It emphasizes rapid and intensive expansion of coverage in priority districts, with an intent to reach a large share of eligible OVC and strengthen district-level systems and referral networks so services are used and sustained.
22) Does the opportunity suggest single organizations or multiple implementers?
The structure (up to 10 awards under a single opportunity) suggests USAID planned to support multiple implementing organizations or consortia, potentially covering different geographic areas, population segments, or implementation models while aligning to shared objectives.
23) What is the overall strategy described for improving child and household outcomes?
The overall strategy is a comprehensive OVC support approach that leverages PEPFAR resources to drive integrated service uptake and improve child and household outcomes in districts prioritized for rapid and intensive scale-up.
24) Is this opportunity limited to HIV-specific activities only?
No. While HIV/AIDS care and related support are central, the activity is described as multi-sectoral and designed to address health, nutrition, economic security, education, child protection, and psychosocial well-being.
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