Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 696 16 000001
Apply for RFI 696 16 000001
- The USAID-RWA in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RFI-696-16-000001 - Sustainable Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition Activity in Rwanda" 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 22, 2016 and posted on Jan 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 29, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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:
RFI-696-16-000001 is a USAID/Rwanda Request for Information (RFI) focused on shaping a future Sustainable Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition Activity in Rwanda. The notice is explicitly not a funding solicitation. It is not an RFP (Request for Proposals) or an RFA (Request for Applications), and it should not be interpreted as a promise that the U.S. Government or USAID will issue a future solicitation, make an award, or reimburse any costs incurred by respondents for preparing or submitting input. In practical terms, this opportunity is a market and stakeholder sounding exercise meant to gather ideas and technical feedback before USAID decides whether, and how, to move forward.
USAID/Rwanda is asking interested organizations and individuals to provide comments, opinions, and recommendations on proposed approaches described in an attached document (Attachment 1). While the public synopsis does not include the content of that attachment, the intent is clear: USAID wants feedback that can help refine program design, implementation approaches, and potentially the structure of any later procurement or assistance mechanism related to food security, agriculture, and nutrition outcomes in Rwanda. Responses are meant to inform USAID planning and are voluntary.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity or individual may submit information, subject to any additional clarifications that may have been included in the full RFI package. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses the funding instrument type labeled as "Other," reinforcing that it is not presently structured as a typical grant or contract competition. The funding activity category is Food and Nutrition, and the CFDA number referenced is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance.
Submission instructions are straightforward: respondents were asked to email their comments to Geraldine Kyazze, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at gkyazze@usaid.gov. The deadline was Monday, February 29, 2016, by 4:00 pm Kigali, Rwanda time. The posting date and creation date were both January 22, 2016. Although the record shows an "Expected Awards: 1" field, the award ceiling is listed as 0 and the notice repeatedly emphasizes that this is only an information request, so that field should not be read as an indication of guaranteed funding.
Overall, the key takeaway is that this notice is an early-stage planning step by USAID/Rwanda to gather informed perspectives on how to design or implement a sustainable food, agriculture, and nutrition initiative. It is best understood as an invitation to influence program direction, not as an open call for funding applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is RFI-696-16-000001?
RFI-696-16-000001 is a USAID/Rwanda Request for Information (RFI) intended to gather feedback to help shape a potential future Sustainable Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition Activity in Rwanda.
Is this a grant or funding opportunity I can apply to?
No. This notice is explicitly not a funding solicitation. It is not an RFP (Request for Proposals) or an RFA (Request for Applications). It is a market and stakeholder sounding exercise to collect ideas and technical input.
Does this RFI guarantee that USAID will release a future solicitation?
No. The notice states it should not be interpreted as a promise that the U.S. Government or USAID will issue a future solicitation or make an award.
Will USAID reimburse costs to prepare or submit an RFI response?
No. The notice states that USAID will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents for preparing or submitting information in response to this RFI.
What is the purpose of this RFI?
The purpose is to collect comments, opinions, and recommendations that can inform USAID/Rwanda planning and help refine program design and implementation approaches for a possible future activity focused on sustainable food, agriculture, and nutrition outcomes in Rwanda.
What kind of input is USAID/Rwanda requesting?
USAID/Rwanda is requesting technical feedback on proposed approaches described in an attached document (Attachment 1). Responses are meant to provide ideas and recommendations that may help USAID refine the program direction and potentially the structure of any later procurement or assistance mechanism.
Do I need to respond to Attachment 1?
The RFI asks respondents to provide input on proposed approaches described in Attachment 1. The public synopsis does not include the attachment content, but the RFI indicates the requested feedback is tied to that document.
Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity or individual may submit information, subject to any additional clarifications that may have been included in the full RFI package.
What is the funding instrument type for this notice?
The funding instrument type is labeled as "Other," which aligns with the notice being an information request rather than a typical grant or contract competition.
What is the activity area or sector for this RFI?
The funding activity category is Food and Nutrition, and the RFI is focused on sustainable food, agriculture, and nutrition outcomes in Rwanda.
What CFDA number is referenced, and what does it mean?
The notice references CFDA 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance.
How do I submit a response?
Responses were requested via email to Geraldine Kyazze, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at gkyazze@usaid.gov.
What was the submission deadline?
The deadline stated in the notice was Monday, February 29, 2016, by 4:00 pm Kigali, Rwanda time.
When was this RFI posted?
The posting date and creation date were both January 22, 2016.
The record shows "Expected Awards: 1." Does that mean a funding award will be made?
No. The award ceiling is listed as 0, and the notice repeatedly emphasizes that this is only an information request. The "Expected Awards: 1" field should not be read as an indication of guaranteed funding.
What is the main takeaway for organizations interested in funding?
This notice should be understood as an invitation to influence program direction, not as an open call for funding applications. It is an early-stage planning step to gather perspectives before USAID decides whether, and how, to move forward.
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