Strengthening Regional, National, and Subnational Institutional Capacities to Sustainably Combat HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
This NOFO will strengthen the capabilities of host country governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to plan, manage, and monitor sustainable programs and systems to respond to HIV, TB, and other diseases and conditions of public health concern. As countries reach HIV epidemic control, a key priority is sustaining low levels of HIV incidence while supporting greater country ownership and management, facilitating the transition of programs to local oversight, and strengthening financial, operational, technical, and programmatic controls. Activities will be determined with input from relevant host governments, civil society organizations, and community representatives (including people living with HIV [PLHIV]); these groups will be engaged throughout project development and implementation. Activities may include but are not limited to Policy, leadership, and governance; Management, operations, and business services; Training; Technical Assistance in various program operation areas; Strategic planning for sustainability; Monitoring, evaluation, and performance reporting; Community-led monitoring; Finance, budget, and planning for the health sector and for institutions; and Public health preparedness and response (including surveillance, laboratory, health services, and communication). Recipient(s) should include accountability measures, demonstrating a commitment to respecting the rights, local knowledge, and expertise of host country colleagues and local partners.
