Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 14 000004
Apply for APS OAA 14 000004
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Call For Partnership Concept Papers For Diaspora Engagement To Rebuild Livelihoods After Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) In The Philippines" 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 Apr 16, 2014 and posted on Apr 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Diaspora Organizations, NGOs, Businesses
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity was a special USAID/Philippines call under the FY2014 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement framework, issued as an addendum to invite partnership concept papers centered on diaspora engagement in the recovery from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). The grant authority comes from Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and it was designed to channel diaspora-driven public-private alliances toward post-disaster economic recovery and longer-term community resilience in areas directly affected by the typhoon.
The program had two core objectives. First, it aimed to rebuild livelihoods and strengthen access to microfinance for households and small enterprises in typhoon-impacted communities. This part of the call emphasizes practical economic recovery: restoring income sources, helping micro and small businesses restart or expand, and supporting financial services that allow families and entrepreneurs to rebuild. Second, it sought to improve preparedness among vulnerable communities for future natural disasters in the Philippines, recognizing that recovery investments are stronger when paired with risk reduction and readiness measures that help communities withstand and recover from the next shock.
A defining feature of the call was its focus on mobilizing diaspora resources, both financial and human capital, through formal partnerships. USAID/Philippines explicitly encouraged proposals that bring together diaspora organizations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses in alliances that can contribute funding, expertise, networks, technology, or in-kind support to address post-disaster development challenges. The call fits the GDA model, meaning it is not just a traditional grant request for USAID funding; it is structured as a leveraged partnership where private sector and community contributions are a key requirement rather than a nice-to-have.
Cost sharing was required, and the leverage expectations were high. USAID stated it expected proposals to leverage private sector resources at a ratio of at least 1:1, meaning the value of non-USAID contributions should at minimum match the amount requested from USAID, and preferably exceed it. USAID also reserved the right to make no awards if applicants could not meet that leverage threshold, which signals that strong matching resources and credible partner commitments were central to competitiveness.
In terms of funding size and award structure, USAID indicated it could allocate up to $2,000,000 over the following fiscal year to support a portfolio of partnerships rather than a single project. Individual awards were anticipated to fall between $250,000 (floor) and $1,000,000 (ceiling), and the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant, often including collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination. The expected project period for each award was relatively short and action-oriented, estimated at 12 to 24 months, consistent with recovery and near-term resilience building.
While USAID stated an ideal scenario would be a set of awards that collectively advance both objectives, it also made clear that it would prioritize the most promising approaches even if the final set of funded partnerships only addressed one or two objectives. That detail matters because it suggests applicants did not necessarily need to propose a comprehensive program covering every aspect of livelihoods, microfinance, and disaster preparedness; instead, they needed a compelling, feasible, high-leverage concept with strong partners and measurable results aligned to at least one objective.
Eligibility was broad but targeted to the types of actors most likely to mobilize diaspora engagement and private resources. Eligible applicants included diaspora organizations, NGOs, and businesses, listed under an "Others" category with additional eligibility clarification in the announcement. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and associated with CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The activity category was labeled as "Other," with the explanation specifying diaspora engagement.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number APS OAA 14 000004, with an original and final closing date of June 13, 2014, and an archive date of July 13, 2014. For questions or trouble accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed was the Agreement Officer, Alicia Henderson, at alhenderson@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This was a special USAID/Philippines call issued as an addendum under the FY2014 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement framework. It invited partnership concept papers focused on diaspora engagement to support recovery from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines.
2) What law or authority supported this opportunity?
The grant authority cited for this opportunity was Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
3) What was the main purpose of the call?
The call was designed to channel diaspora-driven public-private alliances toward post-disaster economic recovery and longer-term community resilience in areas directly affected by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).
4) What were the program objectives?
The opportunity had two core objectives:
- Livelihoods and microfinance: Rebuild livelihoods and strengthen access to microfinance for households and small enterprises in typhoon-impacted communities.
- Disaster preparedness: Improve preparedness among vulnerable communities for future natural disasters in the Philippines.
5) What kinds of activities were emphasized under the livelihoods and microfinance objective?
The announcement emphasized practical economic recovery, including restoring income sources, helping micro and small businesses restart or expand, and supporting financial services that help families and entrepreneurs rebuild.
6) What kinds of activities were emphasized under the disaster preparedness objective?
The call highlighted preparedness and readiness measures for vulnerable communities, with the idea that recovery investments are stronger when paired with risk reduction and community readiness for future shocks.
7) What made this opportunity different from a typical USAID grant?
A defining feature was the focus on mobilizing diaspora resources (financial and human capital) through formal partnerships. The opportunity fit the GDA model, meaning it was structured as a leveraged partnership where private sector and community contributions were a key requirement, not optional.
8) What was USAID looking for in terms of partnerships?
USAID/Philippines explicitly encouraged proposals that bring together diaspora organizations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses in alliances that can contribute funding, expertise, networks, technology, or in-kind support to address post-disaster development challenges.
9) Was cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing was required, and USAID stated that leverage expectations were high.
10) What leverage or matching ratio was expected?
USAID expected proposals to leverage private sector resources at a ratio of at least 1:1. In other words, the value of non-USAID contributions should at minimum match the amount requested from USAID, and USAID indicated it would prefer leverage that exceeds 1:1.
11) Could USAID decide not to fund any awards?
Yes. USAID reserved the right to make no awards if applicants could not meet the leverage threshold, signaling that strong matching resources and credible partner commitments were central to competitiveness.
12) How much total funding was USAID planning to allocate?
USAID indicated it could allocate up to $2,000,000 over the following fiscal year to support a portfolio of partnerships.
13) What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $250,000 (floor) to $1,000,000 (ceiling).
14) Was USAID planning to fund one project or multiple projects?
The call anticipated funding a portfolio of partnerships rather than a single project.
15) What type of funding instrument was expected?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
16) What does it mean that the award was a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant, often including collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination.
17) What was the expected project period?
The expected project period for each award was estimated at 12 to 24 months.
18) Did proposals need to address both program objectives to be competitive?
Not necessarily. USAID stated an ideal scenario would be a set of awards that collectively advance both objectives, but it also indicated it would prioritize the most promising approaches even if the final set of funded partnerships only addressed one or two objectives. This suggests a proposal could focus on at least one objective if it was compelling, feasible, and high-leverage.
19) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad but targeted to actors likely to mobilize diaspora engagement and private resources. Eligible applicants included diaspora organizations, NGOs, and businesses, listed under an "Others" category with additional eligibility clarification in the announcement.
20) How was this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary. The activity category was labeled as "Other," with the explanation specifying diaspora engagement.
21) What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The announcement referenced CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
22) What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was APS OAA 14 000004.
23) What were the closing and archive dates?
The original and final closing date was June 13, 2014. The archive date was July 13, 2014.
24) Who should applicants contact with questions or if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed was the Agreement Officer, Alicia Henderson, at alhenderson@usaid.gov.
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