Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DRAFT IFRP 15 000001
Apply for RFA DRAFT IFRP 15 000001
- The Agency for International Development in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 DRAFT IFRP RFA" 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 Mar 24, 2015 and posted on Mar 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2015 DRAFT IFRP RFA is a draft (shared for comment only) grant opportunity from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) focused on supporting the International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP). The purpose is to fund U.S. nonprofit organizations to carry out the transportation, delivery, and distribution of shelf-stable, prepackaged food commodities that will be provided through the IFRP program. In practical terms, the funding is aimed at the logistics and last-mile activities required to move packaged food from supply points to intended recipients overseas, ensuring the commodities are delivered and distributed through appropriate channels. The opportunity sits within the Food and Nutrition activity area and is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
This funding opportunity is categorized as discretionary and will be awarded as a grant. USAID anticipated making up to 18 awards under this solicitation. The estimated total funding amount listed is $2,000,000, with an award ceiling also shown as $2,000,000 and an award floor of $0. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or award, based on the summary information provided.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. That points to a target pool of charitable nonprofits with the operational capacity to handle international logistics, coordination with partners, and distribution planning for food assistance. While the summary emphasizes transport, delivery, and distribution, applicants would generally be expected to demonstrate the ability to manage supply chains, comply with USAID requirements, track commodities, document deliveries, and ensure distributions are carried out responsibly and transparently, consistent with program rules described in the full Funding Opportunity Description.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted and created on March 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 8, 2015, and an archive date of June 7, 2015. Because it is explicitly labeled as a draft RFA for comment only, the posted version was intended to gather feedback prior to a final release, and details may have been subject to change in the final solicitation. The announcement references an additional information link titled "DRAFT FY 2015 IFRP TRANSPORTATION, DELIVERY, AND DISTRIBUTION REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," which is where the full program description, application instructions, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements would typically be found.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Benjamin Vogler, Program Manager, reachable at IFRP@amexdc2.com, associated with the IFRP Title II Grant Program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the "2015 DRAFT IFRP RFA"?
It is a draft Request for Applications (RFA) shared for comment only by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The draft relates to USAID support for the International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP) and was posted to collect feedback prior to a final solicitation being released.
2) Is this a final funding opportunity or a draft for public comment?
The information provided describes it as a draft RFA for comment only, meaning the posted version was not necessarily the final version of the solicitation and details could change in the final release.
3) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to fund U.S. nonprofit organizations to carry out the transportation, delivery, and distribution of shelf-stable, prepackaged food commodities provided through the IFRP program.
4) What activities does USAID intend to fund under this opportunity?
Based on the summary, the funding is aimed at logistics and last-mile activities required to move packaged food from supply points to intended recipients overseas. This includes transportation, delivery, and distribution through appropriate channels to ensure commodities reach recipients.
5) What type of food commodities are involved?
The opportunity specifically mentions shelf-stable, prepackaged food commodities that will be provided through the IFRP program.
6) What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity sits within the Food and Nutrition activity area.
7) What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
8) What kind of award will be made?
The notice states the opportunity is discretionary and will be awarded as a grant.
9) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to 18 awards under this solicitation.
10) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $2,000,000.
11) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is shown as $2,000,000 and the award floor is listed as $0.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The summary information indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or award (based on the information provided).
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
14) Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education.
15) What capabilities should an applicant be prepared to demonstrate?
While the summary emphasizes transport, delivery, and distribution, applicants would generally be expected to demonstrate the ability to manage supply chains, coordinate with partners, and plan distributions for food assistance. The summary also notes expectations around complying with USAID requirements, tracking commodities, documenting deliveries, and ensuring distributions are carried out responsibly and transparently, consistent with the program rules in the full Funding Opportunity Description.
16) Where would the full program description and application instructions be found?
The announcement references an additional information link titled "DRAFT FY 2015 IFRP TRANSPORTATION, DELIVERY, AND DISTRIBUTION REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." That is where the full program description, application instructions, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements would typically be found.
17) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The notice shows it was posted and created on March 24, 2015. The original and current closing date is May 8, 2015. The archive date is June 7, 2015.
18) Does the listing indicate whether the closing date changed?
The information provided states both the original and current closing date are May 8, 2015.
19) Who can be contacted for help or questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Benjamin Vogler, Program Manager, associated with the IFRP Title II Grant Program.
20) What is the contact email address for this opportunity?
The contact email provided is IFRP@amexdc2.com.
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