All Interested Parties,The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/India) is seeking concept papers for a Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the “Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity.” Eligibility is open to all U.S., local, and

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international non-governmental organizations.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, subject to a risk assessment.

Eligible parties interested in submitting a concept paper are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, submission requirements and the selection process.To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO.

This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety.

USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process.

If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.

USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.

The registration process may take many weeks to complete.

Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process.Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions, concept paper or an application.

Concept Papers are submitted at the risk of the applicant.

All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.