Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 14 000005
Apply for APS OAA 14 000005
- The Agency for International Development in the agriculture environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CALL FOR PARTNERSHIP CONCEPT PAPERS MIDDLE EAST WATER SECURITY INITIATIVE in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen" 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 Sep 11, 2014 and posted on Jun 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Middle East Water Security Initiative (MWSI) is a USAID/Middle East partnership-focused funding opportunity issued as an addendum under the FY 2014 and FY 2015 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 14 000001). Authorized under Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended), the call invites organizations to submit partnership concept papers that address water security challenges across five locations: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen. The overarching aim is intentionally ambitious but framed as achievable: improving sustainable, long-term access to water for as many as 20 million people in the region, while actively encouraging cross-country learning and replication of what works.
At its core, MWSI is designed as a multi-actor initiative that brings together international and local partners from the private sector, civil society, public institutions, and other relevant organizations. Rather than treating water security only as an infrastructure problem, the initiative emphasizes innovation, market-based approaches, and public engagement. USAID signals two main tracks of activity. The first is to support dynamic young entrepreneurs, researchers, and consumers by creating real opportunities to develop, test, scale, and commercialize "water smart" technologies. In practice, this points to solutions that reduce water losses, improve efficiency, expand reuse and recycling, strengthen monitoring and data systems, or otherwise make water supply and demand management more resilient. The second track focuses on people and institutions: increasing awareness and local capacity to address water security through behavior change and advocacy campaigns, which can include public education, community mobilization, and efforts that shift norms and incentives around conservation and sustainable water use.
The funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation and a genuinely collaborative relationship rather than a hands-off grant. The opportunity anticipates making two awards. Total estimated funding is listed at $500,000, with an award floor of $250,000 and a ceiling of $500,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, consistent with the GDA model that is built around leveraging partner resources, co-investment, and shared risk. The activity areas connected to the funding opportunity span agriculture, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting how water security intersects with food systems, public health, economic stability, and climate and resource pressures.
Eligibility is broad and includes nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions in those categories), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, public and Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. This wide eligibility aligns with the initiative's partnership orientation, where universities, companies, NGOs, and hybrid coalitions can each play a role in piloting technology, building evidence, influencing behavior, or scaling solutions through markets and public systems.
Key administrative details indicate the opportunity was posted June 25, 2014, created September 11, 2014, originally closed October 1, 2014, and later extended to a current closing date of December 1, 2014, with an archive date of December 31, 2014. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Alicia Henderson, Contract Specialist, at alhenderson@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Middle East Water Security Initiative (MWSI)
1) What is the Middle East Water Security Initiative (MWSI)?
The Middle East Water Security Initiative (MWSI) is a USAID/Middle East partnership-focused funding opportunity issued as an addendum under the FY 2014 and FY 2015 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 14 000001). It invites organizations to submit partnership concept papers that address water security challenges in specific locations across the Middle East.
2) What is the overarching goal of MWSI?
The overarching aim is to improve sustainable, long-term access to water for as many as 20 million people in the region, while encouraging cross-country learning and replication of effective approaches.
3) Which locations are included in this opportunity?
Concept papers should address water security challenges across five locations: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.
4) What type of application is USAID requesting?
USAID is inviting partnership concept papers under the GDA Annual Program Statement framework (as an addendum to the APS).
5) What is the program approach emphasized by MWSI?
MWSI is framed as a multi-actor, partnership-based initiative that brings together international and local partners from the private sector, civil society, public institutions, and other relevant organizations. It emphasizes innovation, market-based approaches, and public engagement rather than treating water security only as an infrastructure issue.
6) What are the main activity tracks supported by MWSI?
USAID signals two main tracks of activity:
- Track 1 (Innovation and commercialization): Supporting young entrepreneurs, researchers, and consumers by creating opportunities to develop, test, scale, and commercialize "water smart" technologies.
- Track 2 (People and institutions): Increasing awareness and local capacity through behavior change and advocacy campaigns, such as public education, community mobilization, and efforts that shift norms and incentives around conservation and sustainable water use.
7) What kinds of "water smart" technologies does MWSI aim to support?
The opportunity points to solutions that reduce water losses, improve efficiency, expand reuse and recycling, strengthen monitoring and data systems, or otherwise improve resilience in water supply and demand management.
8) Does MWSI support behavior change and public awareness activities?
Yes. One of the two main tracks focuses on increasing awareness and local capacity via behavior change and advocacy campaigns, including public education, community mobilization, and shifting norms and incentives for conservation and sustainable use.
9) What award mechanism will USAID use?
The funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which generally means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation and a collaborative relationship with awardees.
10) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates making two awards.
11) What is the estimated total funding available?
The total estimated funding is listed at $500,000.
12) What are the minimum and maximum award sizes?
The award floor is $250,000 and the award ceiling is $500,000.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, consistent with the Global Development Alliance (GDA) model that emphasizes leveraging partner resources, co-investment, and shared risk.
14) What subject areas or sectors does this opportunity connect to?
The activity areas connected to the funding opportunity span agriculture, environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of water security.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions in those categories)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
16) Is this opportunity designed for partnerships?
Yes. The initiative is explicitly partnership-focused and is designed to bring together international and local actors across the private sector, civil society, public institutions, and other relevant organizations.
17) What legal authority is cited for this opportunity?
This opportunity is authorized under Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended).
18) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
19) When was the opportunity posted and when does it close?
Key administrative details indicate it was posted June 25, 2014, created September 11, 2014, originally closed October 1, 2014, and later extended to a current closing date of December 1, 2014. The archive date is December 31, 2014.
20) Whom do I contact if I cannot access the full announcement?
For issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Alicia Henderson, Contract Specialist, at alhenderson@usaid.gov.
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