Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 386 14 000001
Apply for RFA 386 14 000001
- The India USAID New Delhi in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2013 Call for Disability Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 20, 2013 and posted on Dec 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 6, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants from local Indian organizations that are private, non profit organizations (or for profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. The definition of a local organization is provided below 1. A local Indian organization must, Be organized under the laws of the recipient country Have its principal place of business in the recipient country Be majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the recipient country or be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of a recipient country and Not be controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of the recipient country. 2. The term controlled by means a majority ownership or beneficiary interest as defined above, or the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization s managers or a majority of the organization s governing body by any means, e.g., ownership, contract, or operation of law. 3. Foreign entity means an organization that fails to meet any part of the local organization definition. Government controlled and government owned organizations in which the recipient government owns a majority interest or in which the majority of a governing body are government employees, are not eligible to apply as prime recipients.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "2013 Call for Disability Proposals" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 386 14 000001) is a USAID/India competitive funding opportunity issued by USAID New Delhi to support disability inclusion and disability-led civil society in India. Using a cooperative agreement mechanism, USAID plans to fund projects that both expand meaningful participation of people with disabilities across USAID programs and strengthen the capacity, reach, and service delivery of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs), meaning civil society groups run by and for people with disabilities. The central idea is to move beyond one-off activities and instead build sustained inclusion in development work while also helping disability-led organizations become stronger advocates, coordinators, and implementers.
The scope of proposed activities is intentionally broad and meant to connect disability inclusion to mainstream development priorities. Applicants can design projects in areas such as education, health, and access to services; agriculture and food security; environment and global climate change; gender equality and womens empowerment; and innovation, among other relevant sectors. In addition to sector programming, USAID explicitly highlights DPO capacity building as a major focus area. Examples of eligible capacity strengthening efforts include organizational development and management systems, leadership development, training, coalition building across disability groups, improved coordination among stakeholders, and enhanced advocacy work to advance disability rights and inclusion in policies and programs.
Funding details indicate USAID expects to make about two awards under this call, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,000,000. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $20,000 to a ceiling of $600,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier for local organizations to apply. The opportunity was posted on December 20, 2013, and the application deadline was January 6, 2014.
Eligibility is limited to local Indian organizations, with a detailed definition of what "local" means. Eligible applicants include private, non-profit organizations (and for-profit companies willing to forego profits), private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and other relevant special interest associations, provided they meet USAIDs local organization requirements. To qualify as a local Indian organization, the applicant must be organized under Indian law, have its principal place of business in India, and be majority owned by Indian citizens or lawful permanent residents or governed by a board where the majority are Indian citizens or lawful permanent residents. The organization also cannot be controlled by a foreign entity, where control is defined broadly to include majority ownership or any direct or indirect power to control leadership selection or tenure through ownership, contract, or legal mechanisms. Government-owned or government-controlled entities are not eligible to apply as prime recipients if the government holds a majority interest or if most governing body members are government employees.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Assistance Specialist, Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID/India.
FAQs: 2013 Call for Disability Proposals (USAID/India)
1) What is the "2013 Call for Disability Proposals"?
It is a competitive USAID/India funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 386 14 000001) issued by USAID New Delhi to support disability inclusion across development work in India and to strengthen disability-led civil society, especially Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs).
2) Who is issuing this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by USAID New Delhi under USAID/India.
3) What is the main goal of this call?
The central idea is to move beyond one-off disability activities and instead build sustained, meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities within development programs, while also improving the capacity, reach, and service delivery of DPOs (organizations run by and for people with disabilities).
4) What type of funding instrument will be used?
USAID intends to use a cooperative agreement mechanism for awards under this call.
5) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make about two awards under this opportunity.
6) What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $5,000,000.
7) What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $20,000 to a ceiling of $600,000.
8) Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
9) When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on December 20, 2013, and the application deadline was January 6, 2014.
10) What kinds of projects are applicants allowed to propose?
The scope is intentionally broad. Projects should connect disability inclusion with mainstream development priorities and can be designed across multiple sectors while supporting meaningful participation of people with disabilities.
11) Which sectors are specifically mentioned as examples?
Examples listed include education, health and access to services, agriculture and food security, environment and global climate change, gender equality and womens empowerment, and innovation, among other relevant sectors.
12) Is DPO capacity building a required focus area?
USAID explicitly highlights capacity building for Disabled Peoples Organizations as a major focus area under this call.
13) What types of DPO capacity strengthening activities are considered eligible?
Examples provided include organizational development and management systems, leadership development, training, coalition building across disability groups, improved coordination among stakeholders, and enhanced advocacy to advance disability rights and inclusion in policies and programs.
14) What does USAID mean by supporting "meaningful participation" of people with disabilities?
Based on the announcement language, the intent is to expand real participation of people with disabilities across USAID programs in India, rather than isolated or one-time activities, and to embed inclusion into ongoing development work.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local Indian organizations that meet USAIDs definition of a local organization in India.
16) What types of organizations can qualify (if they meet the local requirements)?
The announcement lists private, non-profit organizations (and for-profit companies willing to forego profits), private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and other relevant special interest associations, as long as they meet USAIDs local organization requirements.
17) What are the key requirements to qualify as a "local Indian organization"?
The applicant must be organized under Indian law, have its principal place of business in India, and be either majority owned by Indian citizens or lawful permanent residents or governed by a board where the majority are Indian citizens or lawful permanent residents.
18) Can a foreign-controlled organization apply as the prime recipient?
No. The organization cannot be controlled by a foreign entity. Control is defined broadly and can include majority ownership or any direct or indirect power to control leadership selection or tenure through ownership, contract, or legal mechanisms.
19) Are government-owned or government-controlled entities eligible?
No, not as prime recipients in the situation described. Government-owned or government-controlled entities are not eligible to apply as prime recipients if the government holds a majority interest or if most governing body members are government employees.
20) Can a for-profit company apply?
Yes, if it otherwise meets the eligibility requirements and is willing to forego profits, as stated in the announcement.
21) What is a DPO in the context of this opportunity?
DPOs are described as civil society groups run by and for people with disabilities, and strengthening these organizations is a core emphasis of the call.
22) Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Sumit Dutta, Acquisition Assistance Specialist, Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID/India.
23) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this call?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 386 14 000001.
24) What makes this opportunity different from a one-time disability activity?
The call emphasizes sustained inclusion in development programming and strengthening disability-led organizations so they can function more effectively as advocates, coordinators, and implementers over time.
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