Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL OAA 15 000054
Apply for SOL OAA 15 000054
- The Agency for International Development in the environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Enhanced for Population and Reproductive Health (PACE)" 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 Apr 14, 2015 and posted on Mar 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $55,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $55,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility Criteria To qualify for funding, organizations must be 1. US organizations or non US organizations registered and working in USAID assisted countries or 2. US or non US academic institutions (universities, professional schools, or two or four year colleges, including community colleges), or research institutes, professional societies or similar organizations (page 22). An organization is eligible if it meets either criterion listed above.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Annual Program Statement (APS) titled Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Enhanced for Population and Reproductive Health (PACE) is a USAID Global Health Bureau funding opportunity focused on strengthening how family planning and broader population and reproductive health issues are reflected in public policy and development programming. The central purpose is to make sure these issues are treated as essential components of sustainable and equitable economic growth and development, rather than as stand-alone health topics. USAID is requesting concept papers from qualified applicants, signaling that this APS is designed to generate a competitive pipeline of ideas that can later be invited or developed into full applications. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at organizations that can influence policy environments, improve advocacy outcomes, and strengthen communication approaches so that decision-makers and institutions more consistently include family planning and population considerations in strategies, budgets, and implementation plans.
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary funding program, and the primary award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on technical direction, coordination with other USG efforts, or iterative refinement of activities based on learning and results). USAID anticipates making up to three awards under this APS. The total estimated funding available is listed as $55,000,000, and the award ceiling is also $55,000,000, indicating that the overall funding potential across awards could be significant, though individual award sizes could vary and the award floor is stated as $0, which typically leaves flexibility for a range of funding amounts depending on the proposed approach and USAID priorities.
The activity is categorized under Environment and Health, with the CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources toward the project, whether through cash or allowable in-kind contributions, in accordance with USAID rules and the specific terms that would apply to an eventual award. Because cost share can affect competitiveness and feasibility, applicants would normally need to describe credible sources and a realistic plan for meeting the requirement without undermining program quality.
Eligibility is broad but specific. Organizations may qualify if they are either (1) US organizations or non-US organizations that are registered and working in USAID-assisted countries, or (2) US or non-US academic institutions and related entities such as universities, professional schools, two- or four-year colleges (including community colleges), research institutes, professional societies, or similar organizations. An applicant only needs to meet one of these criteria to be eligible. This structure suggests USAID intended to attract both implementing organizations with strong in-country operational presence and academic or research-oriented institutions capable of generating evidence, shaping policy dialogue, and strengthening the knowledge base that underpins advocacy and communication strategies.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number SOL-OAA-15-000054 and a posting date of March 13, 2015. The original and current closing date is March 12, 2020, reflecting that the APS remained open for an extended period to allow submission of concept papers over time rather than through a single short window. For support accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Samantha Corey, Agreement Specialist, at 202-567-4517, with an email address referenced in the notice (though not fully provided in the text you shared).
FAQs: USAID PACE Annual Program Statement (APS)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is an Annual Program Statement (APS) titled Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Enhanced for Population and Reproductive Health (PACE).
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by USAID, specifically the USAID Global Health Bureau.
What is the central purpose of PACE?
The central purpose is to strengthen how family planning and broader population and reproductive health issues are reflected in public policy and development programming, so they are treated as essential components of sustainable and equitable economic growth and development rather than stand-alone health topics.
What types of results is USAID trying to achieve through this APS?
Based on the description provided, USAID is aiming to support work that can:
- Influence policy environments so population and family planning considerations are included more consistently
- Improve advocacy outcomes
- Strengthen communication approaches used with decision-makers and institutions
- Increase inclusion of these issues in strategies, budgets, and implementation plans
What is USAID requesting from applicants right now?
USAID is requesting concept papers from qualified applicants. The concept paper stage is intended to generate a competitive pipeline of ideas that may later be invited or developed into full applications.
Is this a one-time solicitation or an ongoing APS?
This is an APS that remained open for an extended period. The posting date is March 13, 2015, and the closing date is listed as March 12, 2020, indicating concept papers could be submitted over time rather than within a short, single deadline window.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL-OAA-15-000054.
What type of funding program is this?
The opportunity is issued as a discretionary funding program.
What is the primary award mechanism?
The primary award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about USAID involvement?
A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination with other U.S. Government efforts, and iterative refinement of activities based on learning and results.
How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates making up to three awards under this APS.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding available is listed as $55,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $55,000,000.
What is the award floor and what does it mean?
The award floor is stated as $0, which typically indicates flexibility for a range of funding amounts depending on the proposed approach and USAID priorities, and that individual award sizes could vary.
What category is this activity listed under?
The activity is categorized under Environment and Health.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources to the project (cash or allowable in-kind contributions) in accordance with USAID rules and the terms that would apply to an eventual award.
How should applicants think about the cost-share requirement?
Because cost share can affect competitiveness and feasibility, applicants would typically need to describe credible sources and a realistic plan for meeting the requirement without undermining program quality.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but specific. Organizations may qualify if they meet at least one of the following:
- US organizations or non-US organizations that are registered and working in USAID-assisted countries, or
- US or non-US academic institutions and related entities, such as universities, professional schools, two- or four-year colleges (including community colleges), research institutes, professional societies, or similar organizations.
An applicant only needs to meet one of these criteria to be eligible.
Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. organizations can qualify if they are registered and working in USAID-assisted countries, and non-U.S. academic institutions and similar entities are also included in the eligibility description.
Are universities and research institutions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes academic institutions and related entities such as universities, professional schools, colleges (including community colleges), research institutes, and professional societies.
What kinds of organizations does this APS appear designed to attract?
Based on the eligibility and purpose described, USAID appears to be seeking both:
- Implementing organizations with a strong in-country operational presence in USAID-assisted countries
- Academic or research-oriented institutions capable of generating evidence, shaping policy dialogue, and strengthening the knowledge base that supports advocacy and communication strategies
What is the posting date for this APS?
The posting date is March 13, 2015.
What is the closing date?
The original and current closing date is March 12, 2020.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Samantha Corey, Agreement Specialist. The phone number provided is 202-567-4517, and the notice references an email address (though it is not fully provided in the information shared).
What practical focus areas are emphasized in the description?
The description emphasizes practical work that improves how decision-makers and institutions incorporate family planning and population considerations into development strategies, budgets, and implementation plans, using policy influence, advocacy, and communication.
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