Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 306 11 0024
Apply for RFA 306 11 0024
- The Afghanistan USAID Kabul in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghanistan Civilian Assistance Program II (ACAP II)" 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 28, 2011 and posted on Mar 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $64,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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:
Afghanistan Civilian Assistance Program II (ACAP II) is a USAID-funded, nationwide assistance initiative designed to help Afghan civilian families and communities that have suffered losses linked to the armed conflict and related military operations against the Taliban and other insurgent groups. It is a follow-on to the original ACAP (often described as part of the "Leahy Initiative"), which supported civilians harmed after being caught in fighting involving ISAF troops, U.S. forces, and anti-government elements dating back to the start of U.S.-led operations in October 2001. ACAP II continues the same basic approach: provide practical, tailored, relatively small-scale assistance packages based on the specific needs of eligible families and communities. A key feature is that the program does not distribute cash; instead, it delivers in-kind or service-based support intended to help people stabilize and recover after traumatic incidents.
The opportunity reflects a context of escalating conflict in the years leading up to 2011, with intensified operations by U.S. Forces in Afghanistan (USFOR-A), the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), and the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). As violence increased, so did the number of civilian victims and affected communities. ACAP II is structured as a 36-month activity with total funding of $64 million, and while it is national in scope, it is expected to concentrate efforts in areas with the highest levels of combat and the largest military presence. USAID anticipated an August 1, 2011 start date, including a two-month transition overlap with the original ACAP while ACAP completed closeout activities through September 30, 2011.
A central operational goal of ACAP II is to coordinate and fill gaps rather than duplicate other aid. In collaboration with Afghanistan's Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MoLSAMD), the program is intended to identify eligible civilian victims and determine the most appropriate forms of assistance to help restore livelihoods and basic stability. ACAP II is also designed to ensure families can access essential support available through other programs first, using ACAP II resources to supplement or cover unmet needs when other mechanisms are insufficient. When families fall into circumstances better served by different USAID or donor programs, ACAP II is expected to refer them rather than trying to handle every case internally. Beyond direct support, ACAP II emphasizes improving coordination among programs, systems, and processes so assistance can be delivered efficiently and quickly, and it encourages greater leadership and coordination by local government and traditional governance structures in organizing the broader civilian assistance response.
The program is explicitly not a compensation mechanism. It does not provide compensation payments, condolence payments, or any form of cash assistance. Instead, it operates as a humanitarian and recovery-oriented support effort funded by annual Congressional earmarks specifically intended to assist Afghan civilians harmed by military operations. Eligibility is framed in a "no fault" manner: civilians can receive assistance regardless of whether harm resulted from military forces targeting insurgents or from insurgents targeting military forces. Importantly, ACAP II does not require establishing who was responsible for an incident or even determining the precise reason for it in order to provide support. In other words, the focus is on documented civilian harm and practical recovery needs rather than adjudicating blame.
From a grants and contracting standpoint, this opportunity was released by USAID Afghanistan (Kabul) as an earmark-funded Cooperative Agreement in the community development category, with an expectation of one award. The ceiling and floor were both set at $64,000,000, indicating USAID intended a single award at the full program value. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement). The opportunity was posted March 23, 2011, with a closing date of May 5, 2011, and it was archived August 31, 2011. The funding opportunity number is RFA 306 11 0024 under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The listed point of contact for access issues was Maya Chelidze, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist (mchelidzetdy@usaid.gov; phone 1-202-216-6288 x 4343).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Afghanistan Civilian Assistance Program II (ACAP II)
1) What is ACAP II?
Afghanistan Civilian Assistance Program II (ACAP II) is a USAID-funded, nationwide assistance initiative designed to help Afghan civilian families and communities that have suffered losses linked to armed conflict and related military operations against the Taliban and other insurgent groups.
2) How is ACAP II connected to the original ACAP (the "Leahy Initiative")?
ACAP II is a follow-on to the original ACAP, which is often described as part of the "Leahy Initiative." The original ACAP supported civilians harmed after being caught in fighting involving ISAF troops, U.S. forces, and anti-government elements dating back to the start of U.S.-led operations in October 2001. ACAP II continues the same basic approach of providing practical, tailored, small-scale assistance based on eligible families' and communities' specific needs.
3) Is ACAP II a nationwide program or limited to specific provinces?
ACAP II is national in scope, but it is expected to concentrate efforts in areas with the highest levels of combat and the largest military presence.
4) What kind of support does ACAP II provide?
ACAP II provides practical, tailored, relatively small-scale assistance packages designed to help people stabilize and recover after traumatic incidents. The support is delivered as in-kind assistance or service-based support rather than cash.
5) Does ACAP II provide cash payments to affected families?
No. A key feature of ACAP II is that it does not distribute cash. It does not provide any form of cash assistance.
6) Is ACAP II a compensation, condolence, or claims program?
No. ACAP II is explicitly not a compensation mechanism. It does not provide compensation payments, condolence payments, or any other cash-based payments. It is described as a humanitarian and recovery-oriented support effort focused on practical assistance.
7) Who can receive assistance under ACAP II?
ACAP II is designed to help Afghan civilian families and communities that have suffered losses linked to armed conflict and related military operations. Eligibility is framed in a "no fault" manner, meaning civilians can receive assistance regardless of whether the harm resulted from military forces targeting insurgents or from insurgents targeting military forces.
8) Does ACAP II require proving who caused the harm?
No. ACAP II does not require establishing who was responsible for an incident or determining the precise reason for it in order to provide support. The focus is on documented civilian harm and practical recovery needs rather than assigning blame.
9) What is the main objective of ACAP II beyond delivering aid?
A central operational goal is to coordinate and fill gaps rather than duplicate other aid. ACAP II emphasizes improving coordination among programs, systems, and processes so assistance can be delivered efficiently and quickly, and it encourages greater leadership and coordination by local government and traditional governance structures in organizing the broader civilian assistance response.
10) How does ACAP II avoid duplicating other assistance programs?
ACAP II is intended to ensure families can access essential support available through other programs first. ACAP II resources are used to supplement or cover unmet needs when other mechanisms are insufficient.
11) What happens if a family needs help that is better provided by another program?
When families fall into circumstances better served by different USAID or donor programs, ACAP II is expected to refer them rather than trying to handle every case internally.
12) Which Afghan government ministry is associated with ACAP II?
ACAP II is intended to work in collaboration with Afghanistan's Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MoLSAMD) to identify eligible civilian victims and determine the most appropriate forms of assistance.
13) What is the planned duration of ACAP II?
ACAP II is structured as a 36-month activity.
14) What is the total funding amount for ACAP II?
The total funding amount is $64 million.
15) Was ACAP II expected to overlap with the original ACAP during transition?
Yes. USAID anticipated an August 1, 2011 start date for ACAP II, including a two-month transition overlap with the original ACAP while the original ACAP completed closeout activities through September 30, 2011.
16) What type of USAID award instrument was used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was released as an earmark-funded Cooperative Agreement in the community development category.
17) How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make one award.
18) What do the ceiling and floor amounts indicate for this funding opportunity?
The ceiling and floor were both set at $64,000,000, indicating USAID intended a single award at the full program value.
19) Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
20) Who was eligible to apply for the award?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
21) When was the funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 23, 2011, and it closed on May 5, 2011.
22) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 31, 2011.
23) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 306 11 0024 under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
24) What is the purpose of the Congressional earmark funding referenced in the opportunity?
The program is funded by annual Congressional earmarks specifically intended to assist Afghan civilians harmed by military operations.
25) Who is the listed point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Maya Chelidze, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist. Email: mchelidzetdy@usaid.gov. Phone: 1-202-216-6288 x 4343.
26) Which USAID office released this opportunity?
The opportunity was released by USAID Afghanistan (Kabul).
27) Why was ACAP II created in the context described?
The opportunity reflects a context of escalating conflict in the years leading up to 2011, with intensified operations by U.S. Forces in Afghanistan (USFOR-A), ISAF, and the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). As violence increased, so did the number of civilian victims and affected communities, and ACAP II was designed as a nationwide initiative to provide recovery-oriented assistance and fill gaps in support.
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