Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI BLIV LIBERIA
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- The Liberia USAID Monrovia in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Liberias Value Chain Project" 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 6, 2015 and posted on Jan 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 20, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,999,000.00 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 Building Liberia's Value Chains Project (BLiV) is a USAID/Liberia funding opportunity focused on strengthening Liberia's agriculture sector and improving food security by supporting value chain development at both community and national levels. The core intent is to raise incomes for Liberian smallholder farmers by expanding their access to better agricultural inputs and by improving the services and systems that come after harvest, including handling, processing, packaging, and marketing. A major feature of the project is its emphasis on innovative partnerships with the private sector, with the idea that private investment and collaboration can bring in additional resources, improve sustainability, and extend the reach and impact of USAID-supported development efforts.
This opportunity was posted by USAID in Monrovia as a discretionary award and is expected to result in one award made through a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation rather than a hands-off grant model. The activity category is Agriculture under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity is listed as unrestricted eligibility, indicating it is broadly open to applicants, although final eligibility would still depend on any specific requirements in the full announcement.
Financially, the opportunity references an estimated total funding level of $8,000,000, while also listing an award floor of $10,000,000 and an award ceiling of $24,999,000, which suggests the funding expectations may have been updated or vary based on program design and negotiations in the full solicitation. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to propose some level of non-USAID contribution (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the solicitation rules). The announcement was originally posted on January 6, 2015, with a closing date of January 20, 2015, and it was archived on February 19, 2015.
For applicants needing support accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Thomatta C. Cooper, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Liberia in Monrovia, with the provided phone number and email contact listed in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Building Liberia's Value Chains Project (BLiV)
What is the Building Liberia's Value Chains Project (BLiV)?
BLiV is a USAID/Liberia funding opportunity focused on strengthening Liberia's agriculture sector and improving food security. It supports value chain development at both community and national levels, with the core intent of increasing incomes for Liberian smallholder farmers.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to raise incomes for Liberian smallholder farmers by expanding access to better agricultural inputs and improving post-harvest services and systems, including handling, processing, packaging, and marketing.
Which parts of the agriculture value chain does BLiV emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes both pre-harvest and post-harvest improvements. It highlights improved access to agricultural inputs and stronger post-harvest services and systems such as handling, processing, packaging, and marketing.
How does BLiV connect to food security in Liberia?
By strengthening agricultural value chains and improving how agricultural products are produced, handled, processed, and marketed, the project is intended to improve the performance of Liberia's agriculture sector and support improved food security outcomes.
Does the opportunity prioritize private sector partnerships?
Yes. A major feature is an emphasis on innovative partnerships with the private sector, with the expectation that private investment and collaboration can bring additional resources, improve sustainability, and extend the reach and impact of USAID-supported efforts.
Who posted this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted by USAID in Monrovia (USAID/Liberia).
What type of award is expected?
The notice indicates it is expected to result in one award made through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, rather than a fully hands-off grant model.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The opportunity is expected to result in one award.
Is this a discretionary award?
Yes. The opportunity was posted as a discretionary award.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Agriculture.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is listed as having unrestricted eligibility, indicating it is broadly open to applicants. Final eligibility may still depend on specific requirements included in the full announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The notice references an estimated total funding level of $8,000,000.
What are the stated award floor and award ceiling?
The notice lists an award floor of $10,000,000 and an award ceiling of $24,999,000.
Why do the funding figures look inconsistent (estimated total vs. floor/ceiling)?
The notice includes an estimated total funding level of $8,000,000 while also listing a higher award floor and a ceiling. This suggests the funding expectations may have been updated or may vary based on program design and negotiations described in the full solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to propose some level of non-USAID contribution, subject to the solicitation's rules.
What forms of cost share are implied by the notice?
The notice indicates non-USAID contribution may include cash and/or in-kind support, depending on the rules in the full solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was originally posted on January 6, 2015, with a closing date of January 20, 2015.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on February 19, 2015.
Where is the administering office located?
The opportunity references USAID/Liberia in Monrovia.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Thomatta C. Cooper, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Liberia in Monrovia. The notice also provides a phone number and email contact for this individual.
What should an applicant do if they need the complete requirements?
The notice indicates applicants needing support accessing the full announcement should contact the listed point of contact (Thomatta C. Cooper) using the phone number or email provided in the notice.
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