The United States Agency for International Development in Southern Africa (USAID/SouthernAfrica) is seeking Concept Papers from qualified entities to implement an activity entitledHealth Financing and Public Financial Management Systems Strengthening Activity in SouthAfrica. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The authority for the Notice of FundingOpportunity (NOFO) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to provide upto $30 million in total USAID funding over a five (5) year period through a CooperativeAgreement with the selected applicant. Eligible organizations interested in submitting a ConceptPaper are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought(Section A), the application submission requirements (Sections C and D), and the evaluationprocess and merit review criteria (Section E). To be eligible for award, the applicant mustprovide all information required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C.Concepts must be received by the date and time indicated at the top of this cover letter. Notethat USAID is not accepting full applications at this time - only Concept Papers.