OpportunityTitle: Local Entities Advancing and Driving Health Responses  (LEADR) Activity
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This opportunity is restricted to local and regional entities as defined in the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan of 2022, definition of a Local Partner: Under PEPFAR, a &#8220;local partner&#8221; may be an individual, a sole proprietorship, or an entity. However, to be considered a local partner, the applicant must submit supporting documentation.    USAID has restrictions on funding to partner government entities therefore sub-awards to current employees of the Ministry of Health may not be possible. In addition given the nature of the work requested there are a number ethical and conflict of interest concerns that would need to be addressed.
Description: USAID/Lesotho wants to support an activity to deliver high-quality integrated prevention, care and treatment services that will sustain the reduction in HIV, TB, and COVID-19 transmission, morbidity, and mortality through the implementation of a comprehensive, people-centered program in Butha-Buthe and Mokhotlong districts.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: hnoor@usaid.gov
GrantorContactText: Nya Kwai Boayue &lt;br/&gt;Regional Agreement Officer &lt;br/&gt;USAID/Southern Africa &lt;br/&gt;nboayue@usaid.gov  &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Hanifa Noor &lt;br/&gt;Senior Regional Acquisition and Assistance Specialist  &lt;br/&gt;USAID/Southern Africa &lt;br/&gt;Email: hnoor@usaid.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Extending the closing date for Concept Papers to September 26, 2022.