Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 517 08 010
Apply for RFA 517 08 010
- The Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Batey Community Development Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 17, 2008 and posted on Jun 3, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2008. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 Batey Community Development Project is a USAID/Dominican Republic funding opportunity designed to support community development work in publicly owned bateyes in the Dominican Republic. Through this solicitation, USAID is looking for capable Dominican organizations (and other eligible entities, as described in the notice) that can plan and carry out development activities that respond to the needs of batey communities. Because the work is described as multi-sectoral, the opportunity anticipates a mix of interventions rather than a single-issue program, with an emphasis on coordinated, community-level development support.
The award is being offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is classified as discretionary funding under the community development activity category, and USAID expects to make one award. The estimated total funding available is USD 5,000,000, and the stated award ceiling is also USD 5,000,000 (with an award floor of USD 0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute a set amount of their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted, with applications invited from qualified national non-governmental organizations as well as not-for-profit and for-profit entities. Examples listed include NGOs, business associations, and universities or other academic institutions. Given the project scope, USAID specifically encourages applicants to form consortia, as long as they are manageable and cost-effective, so that multiple organizations with complementary strengths can cover the different technical areas involved in batey community development.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number RFA 517-08-010 and the title "Batey Community Development Project." The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2008, with an original closing date of July 21, 2008, later updated to a current closing date of July 30, 2008. The issuing office is USAID Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. For applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Miguel Roman, AA Specialist, reachable at +1 (809) 221-1100 or by email at mroman@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Batey Community Development Project (RFA 517-08-010)
1) What is the Batey Community Development Project?
The Batey Community Development Project is a USAID/Dominican Republic funding opportunity focused on supporting community development work in publicly owned bateyes in the Dominican Republic. The intent is to fund activities that respond to the needs of batey communities through coordinated, community-level development support.
2) Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by USAID Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic under USAID/Dominican Republic.
3) What is the funding opportunity number and official title?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 517-08-010, and the title is "Batey Community Development Project."
4) What type of award will USAID make?
USAID expects to make a cooperative agreement award. A cooperative agreement generally means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
5) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make one award.
6) What is the estimated amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding available is USD 5,000,000.
7) What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The stated award ceiling is USD 5,000,000 and the award floor is USD 0.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a set amount of their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. Applications are invited from qualified national non-governmental organizations as well as not-for-profit and for-profit entities. Examples listed include NGOs, business associations, and universities or other academic institutions. The notice also references other eligible entities as described in the announcement.
10) Does USAID prefer Dominican organizations?
The solicitation states USAID is looking for capable Dominican organizations (and other eligible entities, as described in the notice) that can plan and implement development activities responsive to batey community needs.
11) What types of activities does USAID want to fund?
USAID is seeking development activities that respond to the needs of batey communities in publicly owned bateyes. The work is described as multi-sectoral, suggesting a mix of interventions rather than a single-issue program, with an emphasis on coordinated, community-level development support.
12) What does "multi-sectoral" mean for this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, "multi-sectoral" indicates the project anticipates multiple, coordinated interventions across different areas of community development instead of focusing on only one issue area.
13) Are consortia or partnerships encouraged?
Yes. USAID specifically encourages applicants to form consortia, provided the consortia are manageable and cost-effective. The rationale is that multiple organizations with complementary strengths may be better positioned to cover the different technical areas involved in batey community development.
14) What should applicants keep in mind if forming a consortium?
The opportunity highlights that consortia should be manageable and cost-effective, and should bring together complementary strengths aligned with the multi-sectoral nature of the work.
15) What is the activity category and funding classification?
The opportunity is classified as discretionary funding under the community development activity category.
16) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2008.
17) What is the application deadline?
The original closing date was July 21, 2008, and it was later updated to a current closing date of July 30, 2008.
18) What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically can contact the listed point of contact: Miguel Roman, AA Specialist, at +1 (809) 221-1100 or by email at mroman@usaid.gov.
19) Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed is Miguel Roman, AA Specialist. Phone: +1 (809) 221-1100. Email: mroman@usaid.gov.
20) What geographic area is the project focused on?
The project focuses on publicly owned bateyes located in the Dominican Republic.
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