Opportunity Information: Apply for APS SUDAN AAO 10 000001
Apply for APS SUDAN AAO 10 000001
- The Bolivia USAID La Paz in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION IN SOUTHERN SUDAN" 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 Aug 23, 2010 and posted on Aug 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2010 USAID/Sudan will be responsible for the application review process and management of the awards. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until available funds have been utilized or withdrawn. This announcement is part of the 2010 APS, which closes on September 30, 2010. Subject to the availability of funds, this announcement will also be included in the 2011 APS, which closes on September 30, 2011. However, applicants are highly encouraged to submit their proposals as soon as possible. For information regarding guidelines and procedures to submit a concept paper, please refer to the 2010 Annual Program Statement posted by USAIDs Office of Development Partners, Global Development Alliance. The APS can be found at the following website www.usaid.gov/gda.. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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.
- Applicants should also be familiar with regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of Treasury (www.ustreas.gov/ofac) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the US Department of Commerce (www.bis.doc.gov). USAID programs are implemented in accordance with the OFAC general license set forth in 31 C.F.R. 538.531. The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with BIS licensing requirements, as applicable under the Export Administration Regulations, 15 C.F.R. 730 et seq.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Sudan issued a grant opportunity titled "Agricultural Innovation in Southern Sudan" aimed at building innovative alliances that strengthen agricultural organizations across both the public and private sectors. The core idea is to support partnerships that improve how agriculture works along the value chain, not just at the farm level. Proposed alliances can cover a wide range of practical areas, including crop production, harvesting, processing and storage improvements, irrigation use and management, livestock marketing and animal health, transportation of agricultural goods, and the development of marketing infrastructure that helps products reach buyers more reliably and profitably.
A central expectation in this opportunity is that applicants integrate gender analysis into the design and implementation of every program component. In practice, that means proposals should show a real understanding of how roles, access to resources, decision-making power, and constraints differ for women and men in the targeted communities, and then use that understanding to shape activities, participation strategies, and measurement of results. Beyond gender, USAID also emphasizes several cross-cutting priorities that applicants are expected to consider as appropriate to their approach and context, including poverty alleviation, conflict mitigation, and meaningful support for youth, indigenous groups, women, and people with disabilities. The solicitation is essentially encouraging applicants to propose agricultural innovations that are economically useful while also being socially aware and conflict-sensitive in a challenging environment.
From a funding and award structure perspective, USAID anticipated making about five awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding available was USD 5,000,000, with individual awards expected to fall between USD 500,000 (award floor) and USD 2,000,000 (award ceiling). The funding instrument is a grant, and cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the rules in the broader APS) to complement USAID funds. The opportunity is listed under the USAID foreign assistance CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a broad range of entity types, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement and related APS guidance. At the same time, applicants are reminded that compliance requirements apply, particularly around US sanctions and export controls. Specifically, applicants are expected to be familiar with regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). USAID noted that its programs operate under an OFAC general license framework (referenced in 31 C.F.R. 538.531), and that successful applicants may need to meet BIS licensing requirements under the Export Administration Regulations, depending on the goods, technology, or services involved. This is an important operational point for proposals that might include procurement, transport, or delivery of restricted items or technical equipment.
In terms of timing and submission, the opportunity was posted on August 23, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2010. However, the review process was designed to be rolling, with applications evaluated as they come in until the available funds are fully allocated or withdrawn. It also notes that this announcement is part of the 2010 Annual Program Statement (APS) and, subject to funding availability, could also be included in the 2011 APS cycle closing on September 30, 2011. Despite that possibility, applicants were strongly encouraged to submit as early as possible because rolling reviews can result in funds being committed before the final closing date.
USAID/Sudan is responsible for reviewing applications and managing any resulting awards, and applicants are directed to follow the guidelines for concept paper submission found in the broader 2010 Annual Program Statement issued through USAID's Global Development Alliance framework, available at www.usaid.gov/gda. The point of contact listed for access issues and administrative questions is Natalie J. Thunberg, Contracting/Agreement Officer at USAID/Sudan in Khartoum (nthunberg@usaid.gov), with additional contact routing through jubagda@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Agricultural Innovation in Southern Sudan (USAID/Sudan)
1) What is the name of this USAID grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Agricultural Innovation in Southern Sudan" and was issued by USAID/Sudan.
2) What is the main goal of the opportunity?
The goal is to build innovative alliances that strengthen agricultural organizations across both public and private sectors, with an emphasis on improving how agriculture functions along the value chain (not only farm-level production).
3) What does USAID mean by "innovative alliances" in this context?
It refers to partnerships (across public and private sectors) designed to produce practical improvements in agriculture across the value chain, such as production, post-harvest handling, processing, market access, and related systems.
4) Is this opportunity focused only on farmers and farm-level activities?
No. USAID is encouraging approaches that improve the entire agricultural value chain, not just activities at the farm level.
5) What kinds of activities or sectors can proposed alliances cover?
The announcement notes that alliances may address a wide range of practical areas, including:
- Crop production
- Harvesting
- Processing and storage improvements
- Irrigation use and management
- Livestock marketing and animal health
- Transportation of agricultural goods
- Development of marketing infrastructure to help products reach buyers more reliably and profitably
6) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making about five awards under this announcement.
7) What is the total estimated funding available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available was USD 5,000,000.
8) What is the expected size range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from USD 500,000 (award floor) to USD 2,000,000 (award ceiling).
9) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute resources to complement USAID funds. The announcement indicates this may include cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the rules in the broader APS.
11) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to a broad range of entity types, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement and related APS guidance.
13) What is the geographic focus of the program?
The opportunity is titled "Agricultural Innovation in Southern Sudan" and is issued by USAID/Sudan.
14) What is the gender requirement in this opportunity?
A central expectation is that applicants integrate gender analysis into the design and implementation of every program component. Proposals are expected to reflect differences in roles, access to resources, decision-making power, and constraints for women and men in targeted communities, and use that analysis to shape activities, participation strategies, and measurement of results.
15) What cross-cutting priorities does USAID emphasize beyond gender?
USAID emphasizes several cross-cutting priorities that applicants are expected to consider as appropriate to their approach and context, including poverty alleviation, conflict mitigation, and meaningful support for youth, indigenous groups, women, and people with disabilities.
16) Does the opportunity require conflict-sensitive programming?
The announcement highlights conflict mitigation as a cross-cutting priority and encourages proposals that are socially aware and conflict-sensitive in a challenging environment.
17) Are there compliance requirements related to US sanctions and export controls?
Yes. Applicants are reminded that compliance requirements apply, particularly around US sanctions and export controls.
18) Which US regulations are specifically referenced for sanctions and export controls?
The announcement specifically references regulations administered by:
- The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- The Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
19) What OFAC framework does USAID mention for its programs?
USAID noted that its programs operate under an OFAC general license framework referenced in 31 C.F.R. 538.531.
20) When might BIS licensing requirements apply?
Successful applicants may need to meet BIS licensing requirements under the Export Administration Regulations depending on the goods, technology, or services involved. This may be especially relevant for proposals that include procurement, transport, or delivery of restricted items or technical equipment.
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 23, 2010.
22) What is the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date listed was September 30, 2010.
23) How does the rolling review process work?
The review process was designed to be rolling, meaning applications would be evaluated as they come in until available funds are fully allocated or withdrawn.
24) Should applicants submit early even if a later closing date is listed?
Yes. Applicants were strongly encouraged to submit as early as possible because rolling reviews can result in funds being committed before the final closing date.
25) Is this announcement connected to an Annual Program Statement (APS)?
Yes. The announcement is part of the 2010 Annual Program Statement (APS) and references USAID's Global Development Alliance (GDA) framework.
26) Could this opportunity also be included in a later APS cycle?
Yes. Subject to funding availability, it could also be included in the 2011 APS cycle closing on September 30, 2011.
27) Who reviews applications and manages resulting awards?
USAID/Sudan is responsible for reviewing applications and managing any resulting awards.
28) Where are applicants directed for concept paper submission guidelines?
Applicants are directed to follow the concept paper submission guidelines in the broader 2010 Annual Program Statement issued through USAID's Global Development Alliance framework, available at www.usaid.gov/gda.
29) Who is the point of contact for access issues and administrative questions?
The listed point of contact is Natalie J. Thunberg, Contracting/Agreement Officer at USAID/Sudan in Khartoum (nthunberg@usaid.gov).
30) Is there an additional email contact mentioned for routing or coordination?
Yes. The announcement also notes additional contact routing through jubagda@usaid.gov.
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