Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GRO LMA 08 715
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- 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 "APS Building Responsibility for the Delivery of Government Services (BRIDGE) Program in 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 Jul 23, 2008 and posted on Jul 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 14, 2009 First Closing Date for Submission of Concept Papers August 8, 2008 Final Closing Date for Submission of Concept Papers January 14, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $34,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Awards shall be made to eligible U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (501(c)3 NGOs) and accredited U.S. colleges and universities in accordance with 22 CFR 226 and USAID s Standard Provisions for U.S. Non Governmental Recipients. Awards will also be made to eligible Non U.S. organizations and private firms. Public international organizations (i.e. organizations comprised principally of governments), governmental organizations and quasi governmental organizations are not eligible through this APS as USAID employs a separate means to establish partnerships with them.
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Opportunity Summary:
The APS Building Responsibility for the Delivery of Government Services (BRIDGE) Program in Sudan is a USAID funding opportunity designed to support the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) by helping deliver visible, practical "peace dividends" at the local level. The core idea is that peace becomes more durable when communities can see improvements in everyday governance and services, and when local government institutions are better able to listen to residents, respond to priorities, and help create conditions for higher household incomes. In practice, the program is focused on strengthening the capacity of State and County governments to engage directly with communities, identify needs, and organize effective delivery of government services and related development support in ways that improve livelihoods.
This opportunity was released as an Assistance Program Announcement (APS) under Funding Opportunity Number M OAA GRO LMA 08 715, and it falls under the discretionary funding category. USAID indicated it would use either cooperative agreements or grants as the funding instruments, meaning recipients could expect USAID involvement ranging from standard grant management to more active collaboration and oversight typical of cooperative agreements. The activity category is listed as "Other," with the announcement clarifying that the central purpose is governance and service-delivery capacity building tied to peace implementation and income improvements.
USAID projected up to six awards under this APS, with an estimated total funding amount of $34,500,000. The CFDA listing connected to the funding is 98.001, identified as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement specified, so applicants were not required to bring matching funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants could still propose leveraged resources depending on their approach.
Eligibility was structured to include a fairly wide range of implementing partners, but with clear limits. Eligible applicants included U.S. non-governmental organizations recognized as 501(c)(3) entities and accredited U.S. colleges and universities, with awards to these entities governed by 22 CFR 226 and USAID Standard Provisions for U.S. Non-Governmental Recipients. In addition, the APS allowed eligible non-U.S. organizations and private firms to apply. At the same time, public international organizations (meaning organizations primarily made up of governments), governmental organizations, and quasi-governmental organizations were explicitly not eligible through this APS, because USAID uses separate partnership mechanisms for those types of entities.
The timeline shows the announcement was posted on July 15, 2008, with a creation date of July 23, 2008. The solicitation used a concept paper approach with staged submission dates: the first closing date for concept papers was August 8, 2008, and the final closing date for concept papers was January 14, 2009, which is also listed as the current closing date. The opportunity later moved to archive status on June 30, 2009. For applicants who could not access the full announcement online, the listed point of contact was William Hewitt at USAID, reachable by phone at 202 712 4198.
Overall, BRIDGE was framed as a governance-and-service-delivery strengthening effort explicitly linked to peace consolidation in Sudan. Rather than focusing only on direct service delivery, the program emphasis was on building the practical ability of State and County institutions to work with communities, respond to local priorities, and support initiatives that increase incomes, with the broader goal of making the benefits of peace concrete and widely felt.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the APS BRIDGE Program in Sudan?
The APS Building Responsibility for the Delivery of Government Services (BRIDGE) Program in Sudan is a USAID funding opportunity intended to support the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). It is designed to help deliver visible, practical "peace dividends" at the local level by improving everyday governance and service delivery and strengthening how local government engages with communities.
What is the main goal of the BRIDGE Program?
The main goal is to make peace more durable by helping communities see tangible improvements in governance and services, while also improving conditions that can lead to higher household incomes. The program emphasizes strengthening local government capacity to listen to residents, respond to local priorities, and organize effective delivery of services and related development support.
What types of activities does this program focus on?
Based on the announcement description, the focus is on governance and service-delivery capacity building tied to peace implementation and livelihood improvements. In practical terms, the program centers on strengthening State and County governments so they can engage directly with communities, identify needs, and organize effective delivery of government services and related development support that improves livelihoods.
Is this program focused only on direct service delivery?
No. The opportunity is framed as a governance-and-service-delivery strengthening effort. Rather than focusing only on delivering services directly, it emphasizes building the practical ability of State and County institutions to work with communities, respond to priorities, and support initiatives that increase incomes as part of peace consolidation.
Which peace framework does the BRIDGE Program support?
The program is explicitly designed to support the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) by helping translate peace into visible benefits at the local level.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this APS?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M OAA GRO LMA 08 715.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This opportunity was released as an Assistance Program Announcement (APS) and is categorized as discretionary funding.
What funding instruments might USAID use for awards?
USAID indicated it would use either cooperative agreements or grants. This means recipients could see USAID involvement ranging from standard grant management (typical of grants) to more active collaboration and oversight (typical of cooperative agreements).
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID projected up to six awards under this APS.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $34,500,000.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The CFDA listing connected to the funding is 98.001, identified as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified for this APS, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility. (Applicants could still propose leveraged resources depending on their approach.)
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a range of implementing partners with defined limits. Eligible applicants included U.S. non-governmental organizations recognized as 501(c)(3) entities and accredited U.S. colleges and universities. The APS also allowed eligible non-U.S. organizations and private firms to apply.
Are U.S. NGOs and universities subject to any specific rules or provisions?
Yes. Awards to U.S. non-governmental recipients (including 501(c)(3) NGOs and accredited U.S. colleges and universities) were governed by 22 CFR 226 and USAID Standard Provisions for U.S. Non-Governmental Recipients.
Which types of organizations were not eligible to apply?
Public international organizations (organizations primarily made up of governments), governmental organizations, and quasi-governmental organizations were explicitly not eligible under this APS because USAID uses separate partnership mechanisms for those types of entities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 15, 2008.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is listed as July 23, 2008.
What was the submission approach for applications?
The solicitation used a concept paper approach with staged submission dates.
What was the first closing date for concept papers?
The first closing date for concept papers was August 8, 2008.
What was the final (current) closing date for concept papers?
The final closing date for concept papers was January 14, 2009, and it is also listed as the current closing date in the provided information.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity moved to archive status on June 30, 2009.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement online?
The listed point of contact was William Hewitt at USAID.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
William Hewitt could be reached by phone at 202 712 4198.
How is the activity category described in the announcement?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification that the central purpose is governance and service-delivery capacity building tied to peace implementation and income improvements.
What level of government capacity is the program designed to strengthen?
The program is focused on strengthening the capacity of State and County governments to engage directly with communities, identify needs, and organize effective delivery of government services and related development support.
How does the program link governance improvements to livelihoods?
BRIDGE is framed around the idea that stronger local institutions can better respond to community priorities and help create conditions for higher household incomes. The program emphasis includes supporting initiatives and service-delivery approaches that improve livelihoods as part of making peace benefits concrete.
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