Integrated TB Screening in Maternal Health: Accelerating TB Elimination

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) implements the Tuberculosis Implementation Framework Agreement (TIFA) managed by the United States Department of State (DOS). The eight-year (2019–2027) project builds on the United States government’s (USG) investments in tuberculosis (TB) programming, and in 2025 is expanding in scope to incorporate additional health priorities. Through direct engagement with local governments and their partners, TIFA co-designs Health Commitment Grants (HCGs) and other awards that accelerate countries’ progress toward national and global TB and other health targets, support country ownership, and foster sustainability while advancing the DOS goals of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

TIFA employs a phased, collaborative approach to develop subawards with our country partners. In partnership with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) and DOS, we identify country priorities and potential implementing partners. These partners are invited to apply for subawards and, if selected, are guided through a co-design process for the subaward. The implementing organizations then execute the subawards, and DOS and JSI/TIFA verify completed milestones.

In India, unified and collective action is crucial in the fight against TB. With millions affected annually, a collaborative approach that leverages diverse expertise is essential. Since its inception in India, JSI/TIFA has issued 42 subawards to 19 implementing partners, supporting national program priorities across various thematic areas within the NTEP framework. JSI seeks an organization to implement a strategic framework to seamlessly integrate Tuberculosis (TB) screening and care within India's Antenatal Care (ANC) and Postnatal Care (PNC) services. The project aims to accelerate TB elimination by protecting mothers and children from the risks associated with active TB during pregnancy through early detection, integrated treatment, and preventive care.

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Section I: Contact Details

Organization name

Organization’s registered address

Applicant type:

Indian nongovernmental organization legally registered with FCRA.

International organization legally registered in India.

For-profit organization with mandatory registrations (PAN, TAN, GST number) and fulfilling all statutory criteria to receive foreign funds.

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act number

Goods and Services Tax number, if applicable.

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, if available (guidance for creating a UEI number to be provided).

Name and title of point of contact for applicant.

Mailing address of point of contact.

Telephone number of point of contact.

Email address of point of contact.

Confirm email

Name and title of authorized signatory for grant.

Section II: Organizational Eligibility

Note your organization’s ability to meet the following:

The chief executive of the organization is willing to sign an agreement and receive funds from JSI, the Washington-based partner.

Yes

Your organization must present to a selection panel (virtual or in person) on the dates mentioned in the attached RFA.

Yes

Describe your organisation’s experience managing interventions aligned with the proposed scope of work or a similar scope of work.

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Describe your organisation’s past experience providing services to the Government of India, specifying any previous work with the respective National programme at the central or state or district level.

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Section III: Proposal Description

Statement of organization’s overall strategy for implementing the activities outlined in the scope of work, taking into account the proposed goals, sample activities and results.

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Describe your organisation’s prior experience working with the MNCH programmes, NTEP and other partner organisations to improve the access or coverage of MNCH/TB services, including innovative strategies and digital innovations.

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Describe your overall approach and delivery for the proposed strategy for implementing an innovative model for improving integrated TB screening and management services with maternal and child health service delivery, primarily in the public health system, engaging frontline health workers.

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Describe the agency's prior experience developing and deploying an integrated service delivery models, technology solutions, digital solutions, especially for Antenatal, perinatal or postnatal women and/or for the TB patients to improve the service coverage.

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Describe the agency’s ability to prepare and execute a transition plan to sustain the majority of the project services within the existing system under the public health system of the respective states.

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Describe the agency’s track record of meeting timelines and the key personnel currently engaged by your organization and their availability to work on this initiative and their skills and experience relevant to the work.

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