Opportunity Information: Apply for OFDA FY 08 007 APS 01
Apply for OFDA FY 08 007 APS 01
- The Agency for International Development in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghanistan Vouchers for Increased Productive Agriculture (AVIPA) Program" 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 Jun 26, 2008 and posted on Jun 26, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 26, 2008. (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 $37,000,000.00 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:
The Afghanistan Vouchers for Increased Productive Agriculture (AVIPA) Program is a USAID emergency agriculture support opportunity designed to help drought-affected, subsistence farming households in Afghanistan get the basic farm inputs they need to produce staple food crops, especially wheat. The core idea is to use a voucher distribution and redemption system so targeted farmers can access agricultural inputs in an affordable and timely way, with the goal of boosting planting and production during two key seasons: the fall/winter 2008 snow-fed season and the spring 2009 rain-fed season. By focusing on these back-to-back cereal production cycles, the program aims to provide a short-term recovery push at a moment when many households are struggling to rebound.
The opportunity is framed as a response to the poor 2007/2008 cereals harvest, which left many subsistence farmers with immediate food and income gaps and, just as importantly, without enough cash or resources to purchase seed and other inputs for the next planting season. The situation is described as being worsened by high food prices in Afghanistan, meaning families faced pressure both from reduced production and from higher market costs. In that context, AVIPA is intended to reduce barriers to planting by getting inputs into farmers hands quickly, encouraging them to plant wheat and other basic food crops rather than cutting back acreage or shifting away from staple production because of cost.
USAID/DCHA/OFDA (the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, under USAID) is soliciting applications from qualified organizations to manage the program, specifically the end-to-end operations of voucher distribution and redemption in selected areas of Afghanistan. That management role would typically include targeting and beneficiary selection approaches, voucher issuance procedures, anti-fraud and verification controls, coordination with input suppliers and local markets, and systems to redeem vouchers and reimburse vendors, all while tracking outputs and reporting results. The announcement emphasizes that the awardee would run the mechanism that connects vulnerable farmers to inputs through vouchers rather than simply distributing inputs directly.
Funding is expected to total about $37,000,000 under this solicitation, with up to $30,000,000 provided by USAID and up to $7,000,000 provided by the United Kingdoms Department for International Development (DFID) through the resulting award or awards. The funding is intended to redeem roughly 160,000 to 213,000 vouchers, with the final number depending on voucher values set for the program. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is listed under the Agriculture activity category, and no cost sharing or matching is required.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted June 26, 2008, with an application closing date of December 26, 2008, and it anticipated making one award. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility language in the full announcement. The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number OFDA FY 08 007 APS 01 and is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Pamela Scott, Grants Specialist, at (202) 661-9371 or pascott@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Afghanistan Vouchers for Increased Productive Agriculture (AVIPA) Program?
AVIPA is a USAID emergency agriculture support opportunity focused on helping drought-affected, subsistence farming households in Afghanistan obtain basic farm inputs needed to produce staple food crops, especially wheat. The program is designed as a short-term recovery push after a poor cereals harvest and rising food prices reduced household production and purchasing power.
What problem is this program trying to address?
The opportunity is framed as a response to the poor 2007/2008 cereals harvest, which created immediate food and income gaps for subsistence farmers. It also left many households without enough cash or resources to buy seed and other essential inputs for the next planting season, a challenge made worse by high food prices in Afghanistan.
What is the main approach AVIPA uses to support farmers?
The program uses a voucher distribution and redemption system. Rather than directly distributing inputs, the awardee will manage an end-to-end mechanism that enables targeted farmers to access agricultural inputs in an affordable and timely way through vouchers that can be redeemed through suppliers and local markets.
Which crops does AVIPA prioritize?
The program emphasizes staple food crops, especially wheat, and is intended to encourage planting and production of wheat and other basic food crops.
Which planting seasons does the program target?
AVIPA focuses on two key seasons: the fall/winter 2008 snow-fed season and the spring 2009 rain-fed season. The intent is to support back-to-back cereal production cycles to help households rebound quickly.
Who is funding this opportunity and which office is managing the solicitation?
USAID/DCHA/OFDA (the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance under USAID) is soliciting applications. Funding includes USAID resources and contributions from the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID) through the resulting award or awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
Funding is expected to total about $37,000,000 under this solicitation.
How much of the funding is expected from USAID and how much from DFID?
Up to $30,000,000 is expected from USAID, and up to $7,000,000 is expected from DFID through the resulting award or awards.
How many vouchers is the program expected to redeem?
The funding is intended to redeem roughly 160,000 to 213,000 vouchers. The final number depends on voucher values established for the program.
What type of award or funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching is required for this opportunity.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility language included in the full announcement.
How many awards does this solicitation anticipate making?
The solicitation anticipated making one award.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2008, and the application closing date is December 26, 2008.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is listed under the Agriculture activity category.
What exactly would the selected organization be responsible for?
The selected organization would manage the end-to-end operations of voucher distribution and redemption in selected areas of Afghanistan. The announcement highlights that the awardee will run the mechanism connecting vulnerable farmers to inputs via vouchers, rather than simply distributing inputs directly.
What operational components are implied for managing the voucher system?
The management role typically includes targeting and beneficiary selection approaches, voucher issuance procedures, anti-fraud and verification controls, coordination with input suppliers and local markets, systems to redeem vouchers and reimburse vendors, and tracking outputs and reporting results.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OFDA FY 08 007 APS 01.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement can contact Pamela Scott, Grants Specialist, at (202) 661-9371 or by email at pascott@usaid.gov.
Does the program specify where in Afghanistan activities will take place?
The description indicates implementation would occur in selected areas of Afghanistan, but it does not list specific provinces or districts in the information provided.
Does the description specify the exact voucher value or which inputs will be covered?
The information provided does not specify the exact voucher value or a definitive input list. It notes that the number of vouchers depends on voucher values and that the goal is to provide basic farm inputs needed to produce staple crops.
Is this opportunity focused on direct input distribution or market-based access?
It is focused on a market-based access approach using vouchers. The awardee is expected to operate a distribution and redemption mechanism that works with suppliers and local markets rather than directly handing out inputs.
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