Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID THAILAND RFI 486 16 000001
Apply for USAID THAILAND RFI 486 16 000001
- The USAID-THA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Counter Trafficking In Persons Thailand" 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 Jan 12, 2016 and posted on Jan 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 26, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Counter Trafficking In Persons Thailand" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USAID THAILAND RFI 486 16 000001) is not a traditional grant solicitation or contract competition, but a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID-Thailand. An RFI is used to gather input from the market before an agency decides whether to launch a formal funding opportunity, and if so, what that opportunity should look like. In this case, USAID is seeking information on the level of interest, the capabilities of potential implementers, and broader market insights related to a proposed activity focused on countering trafficking in persons in Thailand. Responses submitted to this RFI may be used to shape or refine USAID's final concept and overall approach, which can influence the design, scope, and requirements of any future program or solicitation that follows.
The opportunity is categorized as "Other" for both the opportunity category and the funding instrument type, reflecting that this posting is informational rather than a direct offer of funding. The associated CFDA number is 98.001, which generally aligns with USAID foreign assistance programming. The eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may submit information, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that might be provided in the full RFI text. No award ceiling or expected number of awards is specified, which is consistent with an RFI since the agency is not yet committing to a specific funding level or making awards at this stage.
Key dates show the RFI was created and posted on January 12, 2016, with a submission deadline (original and current closing date) of January 26, 2016. Overall, the main purpose of this notice is to invite organizations and other interested parties to share relevant experience, technical approaches, and capacity information that could help USAID develop a stronger, more informed future activity aimed at preventing trafficking, protecting victims, and supporting enforcement or systems that reduce trafficking risks in Thailand, depending on how USAID ultimately defines the program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Counter Trafficking In Persons Thailand (USAID THAILAND RFI 486 16 000001)
1) What is this opportunity, in plain terms?
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID-Thailand about a proposed activity focused on countering trafficking in persons in Thailand. It is not a standard grant competition or a contract solicitation. The point is to collect information from the market before USAID decides whether to launch a formal funding opportunity and what that future opportunity should look like.
2) Is this a grant application or a contract competition?
No. The posting is specifically described as not a traditional grant solicitation or contract competition. It is an informational request intended to gather input.
3) Does responding to this RFI result in an award?
No award is described or promised at this stage. An RFI is used to gather input and does not commit USAID to make an award.
4) Why is USAID issuing an RFI instead of a funding opportunity?
USAID is using the RFI to understand the level of interest, assess the capabilities of potential implementers, and gather broader market insights. That input can help USAID decide whether to move forward with a formal program and, if so, shape the design, scope, and requirements of any future solicitation.
5) What kind of information is USAID looking for in responses?
Based on the notice, USAID is seeking information about:
- Level of interest from potential implementers
- Capabilities and capacity of organizations that could implement a counter-trafficking activity
- Market insights that could inform USAID's final concept and approach
- Relevant experience and potential technical approaches connected to countering trafficking in persons in Thailand
6) How might USAID use the information submitted?
Responses may be used to shape or refine USAID's concept and overall approach. This can influence how a future program is designed, including potential scope, requirements, and how USAID defines the activity.
7) Does submitting information guarantee an invitation to a future solicitation?
No guarantee is stated. The notice only explains that responses may influence the design of a future activity or solicitation if one is launched.
8) What is the focus area of the proposed activity?
The proposed activity is focused on countering trafficking in persons in Thailand. The notice indicates this could involve elements such as preventing trafficking, protecting victims, and supporting enforcement or systems that reduce trafficking risks, depending on how USAID ultimately defines the program.
9) Is there a set budget, award ceiling, or number of awards?
No. The notice does not specify an award ceiling or an expected number of awards. This is consistent with an RFI, since USAID is not committing to a specific funding amount or making awards at this stage.
10) What is the opportunity category and funding instrument type?
Both the opportunity category and the funding instrument type are listed as "Other." This reflects that the posting is informational (an RFI) rather than an active offer of grant funding or a contract competition.
11) What does "eligibility is unrestricted" mean here?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may submit information in response to the RFI, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that might be included in the full RFI text.
12) What is the CFDA number and what does it indicate?
The associated CFDA number is 98.001. The notice indicates this generally aligns with USAID foreign assistance programming.
13) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this RFI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID THAILAND RFI 486 16 000001.
14) When was the RFI posted, and what is the deadline?
The RFI was created and posted on January 12, 2016. The submission deadline (original and current closing date) is January 26, 2016.
15) If there is no funding now, why should an organization respond?
Because the RFI is part of USAID's planning process. Submitting information can help USAID understand what is feasible, who has relevant capacity, and what approaches may be effective. That feedback can influence the design and requirements of any future program or solicitation.
16) Does this RFI confirm that a future solicitation will be released?
No. The notice describes an information-gathering step that may inform a future funding opportunity, but it does not state that USAID will definitely issue one.
17) What stage of procurement or assistance planning is this?
This is a pre-solicitation, market-research stage. USAID is collecting inputs before deciding on a formal funding opportunity and before defining the final concept and approach.
18) Is this notice considered a direct offer of funding?
No. The posting is categorized as "Other" and is described as informational rather than a direct offer of funding.
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