Opportunity Information: Apply for 72061321RFA00008
The Adolescent Girls and Young Women Reaching their DREAMS Activity is a USAID/Zimbabwe funding opportunity designed to expand and strengthen DREAMS programming for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe. DREAMS is an evidence-informed approach aimed at helping girls grow into women who are Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe. USAID began implementing DREAMS in Zimbabwe in 2015 as part of a broader public-private partnership that has operated across ten countries in sub-Saharan Africa. A central point behind this new activity is to build on Zimbabwe's strong results to date, including an estimated 44 percent reduction in HIV diagnoses among AGYW in DREAMS-supported districts, which is described as the largest reduction achieved among DREAMS countries.
This opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID expects to remain substantially involved during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity sits in the health sector and is listed under CFDA 98.001. The funding opportunity number is 72061321RFA00008, and it was posted by the U.S. Agency for International Development mission in Zimbabwe (USAID-Harare). The opportunity was created on March 31, 2021, with an original closing date of May 26, 2021.
The program focus is delivery of the "DREAMS package" of interventions, with services tailored to the specific needs of girls and young women based on age group, vulnerability, and level of HIV risk. In practice, that phrasing signals a layered prevention model rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, typically combining biomedical, behavioral, and structural interventions that reduce HIV acquisition risk while also addressing factors like violence, economic insecurity, and limited access to education and supportive services. The summary emphasizes that the design will incorporate best practices and lessons learned from five years of USAID experience implementing DREAMS in Zimbabwe, suggesting the new award is meant to consolidate what has worked, correct gaps, and scale high-performing approaches.
Geographically, the activity targets 12 focus districts: Beitbridge, Bulawayo, Bulilima, Chipinge, Gwanda, Gweru, Insiza, Makoni, Mangwe, Matobo, Mazowe, and Mutare. The opportunity also leaves room for expansion beyond these districts if future needs are demonstrated and additional funding becomes available, which implies an adaptive footprint tied to epidemiological data, performance, and budget.
From a funding and competition standpoint, USAID anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), with an award ceiling of up to $70,000,000. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, indicating that the applicant pool may include nontraditional entities depending on the specific eligibility language in the complete solicitation. Overall, the opportunity is framed as a major, nationwide-leading investment intended to maintain momentum in reducing HIV among adolescent girls and young women by scaling a proven, differentiated DREAMS model through a large cooperative agreement centered on targeted districts in Zimbabwe.Apply for 72061321RFA00008
- The Agency for International Development, Zimbabwe USAID-Harare in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Adolescent Girls and Young Women Reaching their Dreams Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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