Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 656 12 000001

  • The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR MULTI SECTOR STRENGTHENING CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH AND PRIMARY EDUCATION" 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 11, 2012 and posted on Mar 27, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 21, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,400,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • Mozambican non governmental organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled "ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR MULTI SECTOR STRENGTHENING CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH AND PRIMARY EDUCATION" is a USAID funding announcement designed to support Mozambican civil society organizations working at the intersection of public health and primary education. The core idea is to strengthen the role of local non-governmental organizations in helping communities participate more effectively in programs tied to health services and basic education, with an emphasis on multi-sector approaches. The activity category is listed as "Other," with the clarification that it falls under PEPFAR, Education, and DG (Democracy and Governance), which signals that proposed activities could connect HIV/AIDS-related work (PEPFAR) with education and civic participation goals, rather than being limited to a single technical sector.

This opportunity was issued as an Annual Program Statement (APS), which typically functions differently than a one-time request for proposals. An APS often allows USAID to receive and review multiple applications over a period of time, making awards to a range of applicants whose ideas match the program objectives. The listing indicates an expected eight awards, suggesting USAID anticipated funding several distinct projects rather than selecting one implementer. The estimated total funding amount is USD 30,400,000, and the award ceiling is also USD 30,400,000, meaning the overall program funding could reach that level. At the same time, the award floor is USD 150,000, which implies that smaller, targeted projects were eligible, not only large national-scale programs. No cost sharing or matching was required, which lowers the financial barrier for local organizations that may not be able to contribute significant cash or in-kind resources.

Eligibility was restricted to Mozambican non-governmental organizations, described under the "Other" applicant category with additional eligibility information clarifying that applicants must be Mozambican NGOs. The funding is associated with CFDA 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas," which is the standard assistance listing for USAID-funded international development activities. The awarding agency is the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the focus on civil society participation suggests activities could include community mobilization, advocacy, social accountability, demand creation for health and education services, capacity building for local organizations, and coordination between community groups and government service providers. Because the APS is explicitly multi-sector and tied to both health and primary education, strong applications would typically be expected to show how interventions reinforce each other, for example by linking school-based initiatives with health outreach, or by improving community engagement structures that support both clinic-level services and primary school governance.

In terms of timing and administrative details, the opportunity was posted on March 27, 2012. The original closing date was December 7, 2012, and it was later extended to December 21, 2012. The archive date is January 6, 2013, indicating the announcement is no longer open and was formally closed out in the grants.gov system. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically at the time, the contact listed was Faizallet Sultan, an Acquisition Specialist, with a Mozambique phone number (+258 21 352113) and email address (fsultan@usaid.gov). The grants.gov listing also includes an additional information link directing users to the full announcement for detailed requirements, application instructions, evaluation criteria, and any sector-specific priorities USAID may have outlined in the complete APS document.

Overall, this APS represented a substantial USAID investment intended to broaden and strengthen Mozambican civil society involvement in improving health and primary education outcomes, with an integrated approach consistent with PEPFAR-related goals and democracy and governance objectives such as accountability, citizen participation, and stronger local institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this USAID grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR MULTI SECTOR STRENGTHENING CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH AND PRIMARY EDUCATION."

What is the main goal of the opportunity?

The main goal is to strengthen Mozambican civil society organizations so they can help communities participate more effectively in programs linked to public health services and primary (basic) education, using a multi-sector approach.

Which sectors does the program connect?

The opportunity is described as multi-sector and connected to PEPFAR, Education, and DG (Democracy and Governance). This indicates proposed activities could link HIV/AIDS-related efforts (PEPFAR) with education outcomes and civic participation, rather than focusing on only one technical area.

What type of funding announcement is this?

This was issued as an Annual Program Statement (APS), which typically allows USAID to receive and review multiple applications over a period of time and make multiple awards to different applicants whose ideas match the objectives.

How is an APS different from a one-time competition?

Based on the description provided, an APS is not limited to selecting a single implementer through a one-time proposal request. Instead, it can support multiple application submissions over a defined period, with USAID making awards to more than one organization.

How many awards were expected?

The listing indicates USAID expected to make eight awards.

What is the estimated total funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount is USD 30,400,000.

What is the award ceiling?

The award ceiling is USD 30,400,000, meaning total funding under the program could reach that level.

What is the award floor (minimum award size)?

The award floor is USD 150,000, suggesting that smaller, targeted projects could be eligible, not only large national-scale programs.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No cost sharing or matching was required, which lowers the financial barrier for eligible local organizations.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was restricted to Mozambican non-governmental organizations (Mozambican NGOs).

Are non-Mozambican organizations eligible to apply?

No. The eligibility information provided specifies that applicants must be Mozambican NGOs.

Which agency issued the announcement?

The awarding agency is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The funding is associated with CFDA 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."

What kinds of activities could this grant support?

The description suggests activities that strengthen civil society participation in health and primary education, such as community mobilization, advocacy, social accountability, demand creation for health and education services, capacity building for local organizations, and coordination between community groups and government service providers.

What does "multi-sector" mean in the context of this APS?

It means proposed activities should connect health and primary education objectives and show how interventions reinforce each other. Examples mentioned include linking school-based initiatives with health outreach, or strengthening community engagement structures that support both clinic services and primary school governance.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on March 27, 2012.

What was the original closing date?

The original closing date was December 7, 2012.

Was the closing date extended?

Yes. The closing date was extended to December 21, 2012.

Is this opportunity still open?

No. The archive date is January 6, 2013, indicating the announcement is no longer open and was formally closed in the grants.gov system.

Who was the listed contact person for the announcement?

The contact listed was Faizallet Sultan, an Acquisition Specialist.

What contact information was provided?

The listing provided a Mozambique phone number (+258 21 352113) and email address (fsultan@usaid.gov).

Where could applicants find detailed requirements and instructions?

The grants.gov listing included an additional information link directing users to the full announcement for detailed requirements, application instructions, evaluation criteria, and any sector-specific priorities included in the complete APS document.

What is the overall purpose of investing in civil society participation for health and education?

As described, the purpose was to broaden and strengthen Mozambican civil society involvement in improving health and primary education outcomes, using an integrated approach consistent with PEPFAR-related goals and democracy and governance objectives such as accountability, citizen participation, and stronger local institutions.

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