Opportunity Information: Apply for 674 11 0003
Apply for 674 11 0003
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Botswana Civil Society Strengthening Program" 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 Jan 24, 2011 and posted on Jan 24, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 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.
- Qualified applicants may be U.S. or non U.S. non governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and for profit companies willing to forego profit. Faith based and community organizations that fit the criteria above are also eligible to apply. In support of the Agency s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Botswana Civil Society Strengthening Program is a five-year USAID-funded initiative aimed at improving the quality, reach, and sustainability of HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and care services in Botswana by investing directly in the capacity of civil society. USAID Mission to Southern Africa is seeking one implementing partner to run a program that helps local civil society organizations gain the skills, systems, and resources needed to design, manage, and deliver high-quality HIV/AIDS services, with a particular emphasis on improving coordination and service delivery where access is hardest.
At the national level, the program is designed to strengthen established NGOs and NGO networks so they can better support their field offices, affiliates, and member organizations. In practice, this means building stronger organizational and technical capacity at the top of the civil society ecosystem so that national organizations can provide effective leadership, standardize approaches, mentor smaller partners, and help expand and improve HIV/AIDS services across multiple locations. The intent is not only to improve individual organizations, but also to make the broader network more functional and capable of scaling service delivery.
At the district level, the opportunity emphasizes developing and implementing one or more practical models to strengthen district systems, bringing together civil society organizations and local government to improve planning, coordination, and delivery of HIV/AIDS services in hard-to-reach areas. This focus suggests USAID wants solutions that work in the real operating environment of districts, including clarifying roles, improving referral and follow-up systems, coordinating community-based and facility-linked services, and ensuring that local partners can reach underserved populations more consistently. The models developed are expected to be actionable and replicable, not just theoretical frameworks.
A third core objective is sustainability through long-term capacity building. The program is meant to strengthen both institutions and individuals who can continue providing training, mentoring, technical assistance, and organizational development support to civil society in Botswana beyond the life of the award. This includes building local capacity-building providers, trainers, and systems so that improvements are maintained after external support decreases. The overall direction is to move from short-term project performance to durable local capability.
This funding opportunity is issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation and close collaboration with the awardee. The activity area is health, with a total estimated funding level of up to $20,000,000 over the five-year period. USAID expects to make one award, with an award ceiling of $20,000,000 and no stated minimum award floor. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants need to plan for and clearly document their proposed contributions as part of the application.
Eligibility is broadly open, with qualified applicants including U.S. or non-U.S. NGOs, private voluntary organizations, and for-profit companies that agree to forego profit. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated criteria. USAID also explicitly encourages applications from new partners as part of its broader interest in expanding and sustaining the development partner base.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number 674-11-0003 and CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted January 24, 2011, with an application closing date of March 14, 2011, and an archive date of April 13, 2011. Prospective applicants were instructed to submit questions in writing by email to Leona Sasinkova (lsasinkova@usaid.gov) and Hossana Agedew (Agedewh@bw.cdc.gov) by the deadline listed in the RFA cover letter. For access issues or additional assistance, the contact listed is Hossana Agedew, Regional Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, phone +267 3672413, with emails hagedew@usaid.gov and AgedewH@bw.cdc.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Botswana Civil Society Strengthening Program
1) What is the Botswana Civil Society Strengthening Program?
It is a five-year, USAID-funded initiative designed to improve the quality, reach, and sustainability of HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and care services in Botswana by investing directly in the capacity of civil society organizations.
2) What is USAID looking to fund through this opportunity?
USAID Mission to Southern Africa is seeking one implementing partner to run a program that helps local civil society organizations build the skills, systems, and resources needed to design, manage, and deliver high-quality HIV/AIDS services, with an emphasis on improving coordination and service delivery in hard-to-reach areas.
3) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make one award under this funding opportunity.
4) What type of award is this?
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation and close collaboration with the selected awardee.
5) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding level is up to $20,000,000 over the five-year period.
6) What is the award ceiling and is there a minimum award amount?
The award ceiling is $20,000,000. No minimum award floor is stated.
7) What is the program area or sector?
The activity area is health, with a focus on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and care services.
8) What are the main goals at the national level?
At the national level, the program aims to strengthen established NGOs and NGO networks so they can better support their field offices, affiliates, and member organizations. This includes improving organizational and technical capacity so national organizations can provide leadership, standardize approaches, mentor smaller partners, and help expand and improve HIV/AIDS services across multiple locations.
9) Is the program focused only on individual organizations?
No. The intent is to strengthen individual organizations and also make the broader civil society network more functional and capable of scaling service delivery.
10) What is emphasized at the district level?
The opportunity emphasizes developing and implementing one or more practical models to strengthen district systems by bringing together civil society organizations and local government to improve planning, coordination, and delivery of HIV/AIDS services in hard-to-reach areas.
11) What kinds of district-level improvements does USAID want to see?
Examples highlighted include clarifying roles, improving referral and follow-up systems, coordinating community-based and facility-linked services, and ensuring local partners can reach underserved populations more consistently.
12) Do the district-level models need to be replicable?
Yes. The models are expected to be actionable and replicable, not just theoretical frameworks.
13) How does the program address sustainability?
A core objective is sustainability through long-term capacity building. The program is meant to strengthen institutions and individuals who can continue providing training, mentoring, technical assistance, and organizational development support to civil society in Botswana beyond the life of the award.
14) What does "long-term capacity building" mean in this opportunity?
It includes building local capacity-building providers, trainers, and systems so that improvements are maintained after external support decreases, shifting the focus from short-term project performance to durable local capability.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, and applicants need to plan for and clearly document their proposed contributions as part of the application.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. Qualified applicants include U.S. or non-U.S. NGOs, private voluntary organizations, and for-profit companies that agree to forego profit. Faith-based and community organizations are also eligible as long as they meet the stated criteria.
17) Are new partners encouraged to apply?
Yes. USAID explicitly encourages applications from new partners as part of its broader interest in expanding and sustaining the development partner base.
18) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 674-11-0003.
19) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
20) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2011. The application closing date was March 14, 2011. The archive date was April 13, 2011.
21) How could prospective applicants submit questions?
Prospective applicants were instructed to submit questions in writing by email to Leona Sasinkova (lsasinkova@usaid.gov) and Hossana Agedew (Agedewh@bw.cdc.gov) by the deadline listed in the RFA cover letter.
22) Who should be contacted for access issues or additional assistance?
The contact listed for access issues or additional assistance is Hossana Agedew, Regional Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, phone +267 3672413, email hagedew@usaid.gov and AgedewH@bw.cdc.gov.
23) Who is the issuing entity for this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by USAID Mission to Southern Africa.
24) What is the overall emphasis of the program's approach?
The overall approach emphasizes strengthening civil society capacity to improve HIV/AIDS service delivery, improving coordination across organizations and government at district level (especially in hard-to-reach areas), and building sustainable local capacity so gains continue beyond the award period.
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