The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a
cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem
Activity. Eligibility for this award is restricted to local organizations in Kenya. However, USAID
strongly encourages these organizations to collaborate with at least one international entity as a subrecipient and apply as a consortium. See details in section C.
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, and 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.
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will follow a 3-phase process as described below:
● Phase 1: Submission of concept papers
● Phase 2: Participation in an oral presentation by the selected applicant(s)
● Phase 3: Submission of full application by the Apparently Successful Applicant (ASA)
Phase 1 is the submission of a Concept Paper that will be reviewed for responsiveness to the
purposes of the NOFO and be evaluated in accordance with the merit review criteria provided in
Section E of this NOFO. The highest rated applicants will advance to Phase 2, where they will
present their proposed plan orally to the Merit Review Committee. The oral presentation will also
be evaluated in accordance with the merit review criteria provided in Section E of this NOFO. From
Phase 2, an Apparently Successful Applicant will be identified and invited to Phase 3, and submit
a full application, which will be evaluated in accordance with the merit review criteria provided in
section E of this NOFO.