Opportunity Information: Apply for 391 2009 DRAFT ASP
Apply for 391 2009 DRAFT ASP
- The Pakistan USAID Islamabad in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assessment and Strengthening Program (ASP) for Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Government of Pakistan (GOP)" 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 Feb 2, 2010 and posted on Jan 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 19, 2010 Please do not submit a proposal in response to this draft. It will not be considered. Deadline for written comments or suggestions in response to this draft is January 19, 2010, 1400 hours Islamabad time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 Assessment and Strengthening Program (ASP) is a USAID/Pakistan initiative designed to help USAID work more effectively with local civil society organizations (CSOs) and Government of Pakistan (GOP) institutions that are important to achieving USAID objectives but may not yet have the systems required to manage US Government (USG) funds. The core idea is practical: USAID wants to expand the pool of capable local partners, but many potential partners face institutional capacity gaps, especially in areas tied to compliance, fiduciary management, and administrative controls. ASP is meant to create a structured mechanism for identifying those gaps and providing targeted technical assistance so these organizations can meet USAID standards and become eligible for direct partnership.
This opportunity was issued as a draft Program Description (PD) connected to a Cooperative Agreement, and it was explicitly not a call for proposals. Instead, USAID/Pakistan invited written comments and suggestions on the draft, with the deadline set for January 19, 2010 at 1400 hours Islamabad time. Submissions in the form of proposals were not to be sent and would not be considered, since the purpose at this stage was to gather feedback to refine the program design before moving forward.
Programmatically, ASP focuses on conducting pre-award surveys to assess prospective local implementing partners. These surveys are intended to determine whether an organization meets minimum standards for managing USG funds and, if not, to pinpoint the specific weaknesses that prevent compliance. The program then provides technical assistance aimed at strengthening internal systems and institutional capacity to bring selected partners up to USAID requirements. In practice, that typically means improving financial management practices, internal controls, procurement systems, documentation procedures, and broader governance and administrative capabilities, though the specific areas of support would be driven by the survey findings and USAID standards.
On the funding side, the listing estimated total funding of up to $25,000,000, with an award ceiling of $25,000,000 and no stated award floor. USAID anticipated making two awards. The opportunity fell under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement noted. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of entity types unless further limited by additional eligibility language in the full announcement.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (391-2009 DRAFT ASP), posting date (January 4, 2010), and archive date (February 3, 2010). The issuing agency was USAID/Pakistan in Islamabad. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the contact listed was Aman S. Djahanbani, Agreement Officer, with a phone number provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Assessment and Strengthening Program (ASP)?
The Assessment and Strengthening Program (ASP) is a USAID/Pakistan initiative intended to help USAID work more effectively with local civil society organizations (CSOs) and Government of Pakistan (GOP) institutions that are important to USAID objectives, but that may not yet have the systems required to manage US Government (USG) funds.
What is the main goal of ASP?
The goal is to expand the pool of capable local partners by identifying institutional capacity gaps and providing targeted technical assistance so selected organizations can meet USAID standards and become eligible for direct partnership.
Is this a call for proposals?
No. This was issued as a draft Program Description (PD) connected to a Cooperative Agreement, and it was explicitly not a call for proposals.
What was USAID requesting at this stage?
USAID/Pakistan invited written comments and suggestions on the draft Program Description so the program design could be refined before moving forward.
Were proposals allowed to be submitted?
No. Submissions in the form of proposals were not to be sent and would not be considered, because the purpose was to gather feedback on the draft rather than to evaluate applications.
What was the deadline for submitting comments on the draft?
The deadline for written comments and suggestions was January 19, 2010 at 1400 hours Islamabad time.
What type of award was this draft connected to?
The draft Program Description was connected to a Cooperative Agreement.
What does ASP do programmatically?
ASP focuses on conducting pre-award surveys to assess prospective local implementing partners, determining whether an organization meets minimum standards for managing USG funds, identifying specific weaknesses if standards are not met, and then providing technical assistance to strengthen internal systems and institutional capacity to meet USAID requirements.
What are pre-award surveys used for under ASP?
Pre-award surveys are used to assess whether an organization meets minimum standards for managing USG funds. If the organization does not meet those standards, the surveys help pinpoint the specific weaknesses that prevent compliance.
What kinds of capacity gaps is ASP meant to address?
ASP is meant to address institutional capacity gaps, especially in areas tied to compliance, fiduciary management, and administrative controls.
What types of technical assistance might ASP provide?
Based on the survey findings and USAID standards, technical assistance may focus on strengthening financial management practices, internal controls, procurement systems, documentation procedures, and broader governance and administrative capabilities.
How are the areas of support determined?
The specific areas of support would be driven by the findings of the pre-award surveys and the relevant USAID requirements and standards.
How much funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The listing estimated total funding of up to $25,000,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was stated as $25,000,000.
Was there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor was stated.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making two awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was noted in the information provided.
Who was eligible to respond to this opportunity?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of entity types unless further limited by additional eligibility language in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was 391-2009 DRAFT ASP.
When was this draft opportunity posted?
The posting date was January 4, 2010.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 3, 2010.
Which USAID office issued this opportunity?
The issuing agency was USAID/Pakistan in Islamabad.
Who was the contact person for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The contact listed was Aman S. Djahanbani, Agreement Officer.
What kinds of questions was the listed contact intended to handle?
The notice indicated the contact was for access issues or questions about the announcement.
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