Ukraine Mental Health Initiative for National Development Activity

Greetings,

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Ukraine Mental Health Initiative for National Development (U-MIND) activity. Eligibility for this award is not restricted.

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 Notice of Funding Opportunity (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, concept paper submission requirements, and selection process.

This funding opportunity will utilize a multi-tiered review process under USAID Automated Directive System (ADS) Chapter 303, Section 303.3.6.1.c. The evaluation will occur in the following phases:

1. Phase 1: Applicants will submit an initial concept paper pursuant to Section D of this NOFO. Based on USAID's evaluation and in accordance with the merit review criteria set forth herein, the applicant(s) whose initial concept paper best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity will be requested to submit a full application.

2. Phase 2: The Merit Review Committee will transmit a second-level solicitation to the selected applicant(s), as noted above. Upon receipt of the full application(s), the Merit Review Committee will conduct a review thereof, using more specific merit review criteria.

Additional details regarding the review process are provided in Section D of this NOFO.

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section B 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 NOFO and to ensure that it has been downloaded 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 Support Center at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance or if you need assistive technology and are unable to access any material on this site.

Unless an exception in 2 CFR 25.110 applies, applicants must comply with 2 CFR 25 requirements to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and register in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), as applicable. See Section E, Submission Requirements and Deadlines, for more information. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early.

Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section A.4. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

Issuance of this NOFO 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 or a concept paper. Concept papers are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant's expense.

Thank you for your interest in USAID/Ukraine programming.

Sincerely,

Jessica R. Faber Agreement Officer