Request for Applications - Piloting ICT4D supported referral system in three provinces

Sep 11, 2026

Request for Applications (RFA) Jhp-SD-002 outlines funding opportunity procedures for the HEMAYAT Project, a five-year initiative (2015–2020) aimed at increasing access to high-quality health services through culturally appropriate, cost-effective interventions in primary care. The solicitation seeks a responsible applicant to pilot an ICT4D-supported referral system in Balkh, Jawzjan, and Faryab provinces, coordinate with HEMAYAT and relevant MoPH departments, and share results for future planning. The RFA covers application instructions, eligibility and selection criteria, award administration, required certifications, and annex templates including work plans and budgets.

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Table of Contents

SECTION A: General Description of Funding Opportunity

SECTION B: Application Instructions

SECTION C: Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Request for Applications RFA \# Jhp-SD-002 Issuance Date: March 17, 2016 Deadline for Questions: March 26, 2016 (4:30pm Afghanistan local time) Closing Date: April 12, 2016 Closing Time: 4:30pm, Afghanistan Local Time Subject: Piloting ICT4D supported referral system in three provinces (Balkh, Jawzjan and Faryab) The HEMAYAT Project is a five year (2015-2020) project to increase utilization of high quality health services through the introduction and scale-up of culturally-appropriate, cost-effective, high-impact interventions that strengthen and enhance existing primary care services provided by the public and private sectors. The project is led by Jhpiego with partners FHI360, Futures Group and the Afghan Social Marketing Organization. The potential applicant will closely work with HEMAYAT and relevant Ministry of Public Health ( MoPH) departments to improve the existing referral 1 services through piloting Information Communication Technology for Development ( ICT4D) supported referral system in Balkh, Jawzjan and Faryab provinces (three strings) and sharing the result with MoPH and other relevant stakeholders for future planning. This Request for Applications is being issued and consists of this cover letter with the following information: Section A – General Description of Funding Opportunity Section B – Application Instructions Section C – Eligibility Requirements and Selection Criteria Section D – Award Administration Section E – Required Certifications Annex 1 – Detailed Work plan Template Annex 2 – Budget Template Annex 3 – Budget Notes Guidelines Annex 4 – Institutional Capability and Past Performance Table Annex 5 – USAID Information Form 1 A referral can be defined as a process in which a health worker at a one level of the health system, having insufficient resources (drugs, equipment, skills) to manage a clinical condition, seeks the assistance of a better or differently resourced facility at the same or higher level to assist in, or take over the management of, the client’s case The HEMAYAT Project anticipates awarding one (1) award as a result of this solicitation to a responsible applicant that offers the greatest value to the project. Applications, as well as questions regarding this RFA must be received by the respective closing dates and time indicated on the top of this cover letter. No late applications will be accepted after the deadline. Questions should be submitted to [Hemayat.SDSubmissions@jhpiego.org](Hemayat.SDSubmissions@jhpiego.org. Please)[. Please](Hemayat.SDSubmissions@jhpiego.org. Please) state “Piloting ICT4D supported referral system” -Questions” in the subject line of your email. Applications should be submitted along with the mandatory annexes attached to this RFA. Applications should be submitted electronically to [Hemayat.SDSubmissions@jhpiego.org](Hemayat.SDSubmissions@jhpiego.org. Please)[. Please](Hemayat.SDSubmissions@jhpiego.org. Please) state“Piloting ICT4D supported referral system” -Applications” in the subject line of your email. Issuance of this solicitation, or the submission of an application, does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the United States Government (USG)and/or the HEMAYAT Project, nor does it commit the USG) and/or the HEMAYAT Project to pay for costs incurred in the preparation or submission of an application. The HEMAYAT Project reserves the right not to fund any of the applications received. Jhpiego/HEMAYAT project reserves the right to accept or reject (with or without assigning any reason) any application, and to cancel the solicitation process and reject all applications at any time prior to making the actual award, without thereby incurring any cost/loss/liability to applicant(s) or any obligation to inform the applicants of the grounds for Jhpiego/HEMAYAT project action. The Jhpiego/HEMAYAT project further reserves the right to amend this Request for Application ( RFA) upon written notic

FAQs

What does the HEMAYAT Project aim to achieve?

It aims to increase utilization of high quality health services by introducing and scaling culturally appropriate, cost-effective, high-impact interventions that strengthen existing primary care services.

Which provinces are included in the proposed ICT4D-supported referral system pilot?

The pilot targets Balkh, Jawzjan, and Faryab provinces.

What is the application submission requirement regarding annexes and timing?

Applications must be submitted electronically along with the mandatory annexes, and they must be received by the closing dates and time stated in the RFA; late applications are not accepted after the deadline.

Sep 11, 2026

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