Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem

Background
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. The Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem’s (KDHE) overall purpose is “Increased country’s ownership and management of one national integrated and comprehensive sector-wide health information ecosystem, to achieve health systems outcomes of equity, quality, and resources optimization”.

Grant Details
The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will follow a 3-phase process: Phase 1 involves the submission of concept papers, Phase 2 includes participation in an oral presentation by the selected applicant(s), and Phase 3 requires submission of a full application by the Apparently Successful Applicant (ASA). To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C. The activity will focus on three sub-purpose result statements: 1) Integrated digital health solutions, infrastructure, and services’ provision ecosystem; 2) Enhanced Digital Health Ecosystem’s Vision, Strategy, and Governance capacity; 3) Strengthened strategic partnerships and collaborations to sustain investments in the digital health ecosystem.

Eligibility Requirements
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 sub-recipient and apply as a consortium.

Period of Performance
Issuance Date: Apr 9, 2024
Interested Parties Conference Date: Apr 29, 2024
Deadline for Questions: May 3, 2024
Closing Date & Time of Concept Paper Submission: May 20, 2024

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not specified in the provided document.

Place of Performance
The activity’s purpose statement on “Increased country’s ownership and management of one national integrated and comprehensive sector-wide health information ecosystem to achieve health systems outcomes of equity, quality, and resources optimization” directly supports the data-driven implementation and evaluation of quality health systems and service delivery programs for achievement of sustainable health outcomes.