Tunisian Health Center for University Research Excellence & Sustainability (CURES)
At a glance
Tunisian Health Center for University Research Excellence & Sustainability (CURES) is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Assistance Coordination (Department of State). The application deadline was July 16, 2021. Individual awards are listed as $4M – $5M, with about 1 award expected and $5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.600 (Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Jun 21, 2021Posted
- Jul 16, 2021Application deadline
- Posted
- Jun 21, 2021
- Close date
- Jul 16, 2021
- Award floor
- $4,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $5,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $5,000,000
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
- U.S. or foreign o Non-profit organizations; o For-profit organizations; o Private institutions of higher education; o Public or state institutions of higher education; o Public international organizations; o Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of: good governance, human rights, or organization strengthening in the MENA and Africa regions.
- Public colleges & universities
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
- Small businesses
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit seek proposals that improve scientific research in Tunisia to better prevent and treat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through the establishment of a simulation center that allows doctors and medical students to apply research and test new technologies and treatments.
Applications will be accepted only from organizations that have previously operated in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region or have personnel who have previously worked in Tunisia and can demonstrate the ability to work with SFM and the Tunisian Ministry of Health (MoH).
This programming responds to the Embassy’s Mission Objective 3.2, the business climate becomes more conducive to private sector-led growth.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
- Notice of Funding OpportunityFull Announcement · CURES NOFO.pdfPDF · 524 KB
- Updated Notice of Funding OpportunityRevised Full Announcement · CURES NOFO Updated.pdfPDF · 525 KB
- APPENDIX 1- Summary and Detailed Budget Template & Budget GuidanceOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 1- Summary and Detailed Budget Template & Budget Guidance.xlsxVND. · 81 KB
- APPENDIX 2 - Logic ModelOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 2 - Logic Model.docxVND. · 32 KB
- APPENDIX 3 - Application GuidanceOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 3 - Application Guidance.docxVND. · 53 KB
- Questions and Answers Opportunity No. SFOP0008125Other Supporting Documents · Questions and Answers Opportunity No. SFOP0008125 .pdfPDF · 154 KB
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.600
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Assistance Coordination
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Tunisian Health Center for University Research Excellence & Sustainability (CURES)”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Tunisian Health Center for University Research Excellence & Sustainability (CURES)”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $4m – $5m, total estimated program funding is $5,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “Tunisian Health Center for University Research Excellence & Sustainability (CURES)”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0008125), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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