BUILDING URBAN RESILIENCE IN HAITI | Apply Online

FAQs - BUILDING URBAN RESILIENCE IN HAITI (USAID/OFDA)

1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is titled BUILDING URBAN RESILIENCE IN HAITI.

2) Which U.S. Government agency is offering this opportunity?

This is a USAID funding call issued by the United States Government, through USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), specifically the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).

3) What is the program focus or sector?

The activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief, with an emphasis on activities that strengthen resilience in Haiti's urban areas.

4) What type of application is being requested right now?

The announcement invites Concept Papers rather than requesting a full proposal at the outset. A concept paper is described as a concise, high-level project idea that aligns with the priorities in the Annual Program Statement (APS).

5) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?

The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This typically indicates USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.

6) Is this funding opportunity discretionary or mandatory?

It is categorized as discretionary.

7) What is the opportunity number?

The opportunity number is APS OFDA 16 000001.

8) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001.

9) When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was publicly posted on December 22, 2015 (the same date it was created in the system).

10) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity as long as it meets the criteria described in the full announcement and any additional clarifications contained in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.

11) What types of organizations commonly pursue opportunities like this (based on the summary)?

With unrestricted eligibility, opportunities like this often attract applications from international and local NGOs, non-profits, universities, private voluntary organizations, and sometimes private sector entities or consortium-led teams, depending on the detailed rules in the APS.

12) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?

USAID anticipated making around two awards under this call.

13) What is the maximum award size (ceiling)?

The award ceiling is up to $4,500,000. This represents the maximum size of an individual award under the announcement, not necessarily the total amount available across all awards unless the APS states otherwise.

14) What is the submission deadline?

The deadline for submission was June 21, 2016.

15) Was the closing date extended?

Based on the summary provided, the current closing date matches the original closing date, which suggests the deadline was not extended.

16) What geographic area does the opportunity target?

The opportunity targets Haiti, with a focus on urban areas and activities intended to strengthen urban resilience.

17) What kinds of activities does this opportunity aim to support?

The stated intent is to support or stimulate programming that fits the APS scope and that is aligned with resilience-building interventions in Haitian cities within the broader category of disaster prevention and relief.

18) What document is the authoritative source for requirements and priorities?

The full Annual Program Statement (APS) referenced in the notice is the authoritative source for the specific themes, geographic priorities, technical approaches, and submission rules that apply.

19) Where can applicants find the concept paper content requirements and formatting rules?

The summary indicates applicants must rely on the full APS document for required concept paper components, formatting rules, and other submission procedures.

20) How will applications be evaluated?

The summary does not provide evaluation criteria. It states that applicants should consult the full APS for the exact program objectives, required components, and evaluation criteria.

21) Does this summary indicate how to submit the concept paper?

No specific submission method is provided in the summary. Submission procedures are described as being contained in the full APS.

22) Why does it matter that this is a cooperative agreement?

The summary highlights that under a cooperative agreement, USAID is likely to have a more active role in shaping and monitoring the work during implementation than it would under a typical grant.

23) What should an applicant align their concept paper with?

The concept paper should align with the priorities laid out in the APS, and fit the APS scope as described in the full announcement.

24) Is the award ceiling the same as the total funding available?

Not necessarily. The summary explains that the $4,500,000 figure is the maximum for an individual award, and that whether it reflects total funds available across awards depends on what the APS specifies.