RFAs: Strengthening Primary Health Care for Sexual and Responsible Procreation Project (Argentina)

Deadline: 02-Sep-2026

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting qualified organizations to strengthen access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for adolescents, women, and people with childbearing capacity in vulnerable and remote communities of Misiones, Argentina. The initiative has an indicative budget of ARS 44,000,000 and prioritizes organizations with substantial experience in sexual and reproductive health, prevention of violence against women, and community-based work in rural and Indigenous territories. The project will support community outreach, individual counseling, workshops, contraceptive access, health-team training, sexual and reproductive rights awareness, and monitoring in collaboration with Misiones’ public health system. What Is the UNFPA Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative? The initiative is led by UNFPA in collaboration with the Sexual Health Program of the Ministry of Public Health of Misiones. It is designed to address persistent barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare among vulnerable populations, particularly in communities that are geographically remote or underserved. The programme combines community-level activities with health-system strengthening to improve both access to information and quality of care. Why Does This Initiative Matter? People living in remote rural and Indigenous communities can face significant barriers to accessing reliable sexual and reproductive health services.

These barriers may include:

Geographic isolation. Limited access to health facilities. Lack of reliable health information. Gaps in contraceptive counseling. Limited availability of trained health professionals. Instead of relying exclusively on people to travel to health facilities, participating organizations should be able to reach communities directly. This may involve working through established local networks and coordinating activities with health facilities such as CAPS (Centros de Atención Primaria de la Salud) and hospitals. What Is the Role of Health-Team Training? Training is intended to strengthen the technical and operational capacity of local healthcare providers. Improved health-team capacity can help ensure that communities continue to receive appropriate information and services after the project ends.

Training may support areas such as:

Sexual and reproductive health counseling. Contraceptive information. Rights-based healthcare. Community engagement. Referral mechanisms. Service delivery in vulnerable communities. Who Is Eligible to Apply? Eligible organizations must demonstrate substantial institutional experience and strong local capacity.

Applicants are expected to have:

At least 10 years of institutional experience in sexual and reproductive health and prevention of violence against women. A strong track record of working in Misiones province. Knowledge of rural and Indigenous territories. Experience working with vulnerable communities. Capacity to coordinate with the Ministry of Public Health’s network of CAPS and hospitals. Strong logistical capacity for operations in dispersed communities. Established community networks. The ability to implement and monitor activities effectively. What Type of Local Experience Is Required? Local experience is a major consideration because the project targets geographically dispersed rural and Indigenous communities.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

Previous work in Misiones. Familiarity with local communities. Understanding of rural and Indigenous contexts. Established relationships with community stakeholders. Experience coordinating with local health services. Ability to organize field activities across dispersed locations. An organization with strong technical expertise but no meaningful local presence may face challenges in meeting the practical requirements of the initiative. What Is the Available Budget? The indicative budget is ARS 44,000,000. Applicants must submit their budgets in Argentine pesos (ARS). The budget must use the UN exchange rate applicable on the date the application is submitted, as specified in the call. Applicants should ensure that their proposed costs are clearly linked to the project’s activities and expected results. How to Develop a Strong Application

Step 1: Confirm Institutional Eligibility

Verify that your organization meets the required experience threshold. Identify the rural and Indigenous communities that will benefit from the intervention.

Explain:

Where they are located. Why they are considered underserved. What sexual and reproductive health barriers they face. How your organization can reach them.

Step 3: Develop a Community Outreach Strategy

Present a practical plan for reaching beneficiaries.

Include appropriate methods such as:

Community workshops. Individual counseling. Outreach visits. Information sessions. Referral mechanisms. Collaboration with community leaders.

Step 4: Address Contraceptive Access

Explain how the project will improve access to accurate information and comprehensive care for long-acting reversible contraceptive methods. The approach should emphasize informed, voluntary, and autonomous decision-making.

Step 5: Include Health-Team Capacity Building

Describe how local health professionals will be trained and supported.

Explain:

Training topics. Target health personnel. Frequency of training. Technical support mechanisms. Equipment requirements.

Step 6: Establish Partnerships

Demonstrate how your organization will coordinate with the Ministry of Public Health, CAPS, hospitals, community organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. Strong coordination is particularly important for reaching dispersed communities and connecting outreach activities with existing public health services.

Step 7: Prepare a Results-Based Budget

Prepare the budget in ARS and use the applicable UN exchange rate as required.

Connect each major cost to:

A planned activity. A target population. A measurable output. An expe