Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OFDA 13 000008
Apply for APS OFDA 13 000008
- The Agency for International Development in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CALL FOR PUBLIC PRIVATE ALLIANCE PROPOSALS IN BURMA, THAILAND, AND VIETNAM" 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 Mar 8, 2013 and posted on Mar 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 2013 Applicants are required to submit concept papers by 500 PM Washington, DC time on May 8, 2013. The concept papers must be submitted to Elizabeth Stickman at estickman@usaid.gov with a copy to gda@usaid.gov and OFDAAPSFY13008@ofda.gov. Please annotate all correspondence with regard to this Addendum with the following subject line of the correspondence/e mail GDA APS OAA 13 000003.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
- For more information on eligibility of applicants, please refer to the full announcement of APS OAA 13 000003 available at http://www.usaid.gov/work usaid/get grant or contract/opportunities funding/global development alliance annual program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a special addendum to USAID's FY 2013 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 13 000003). Instead of standing alone, it is meant to be read together with the full APS, because many of the standard rules, requirements, and evaluation details are only explained in the main announcement and are not repeated in the addendum. The focus of this addendum is a targeted call for concept papers that propose public-private alliance approaches to reduce the risks and impacts of natural disasters in Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam, with an emphasis on practical disaster risk reduction work such as prevention, mitigation, and preparedness.
The call is issued by USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) under authorities in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Specifically, Section 491 is cited as the legal basis that allows U.S. Government assistance to address natural and human-caused disasters overseas, and also to support activities that lessen the impact of recurring natural hazards and humanitarian disasters. In other words, the intent is not only to respond after disasters happen, but to fund work that helps communities, institutions, and systems better anticipate hazards and reduce damage and disruption before events occur.
The funding is offered as either a cooperative agreement or a grant, and it is categorized under Disaster Prevention and Relief (CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The award size is mid-range: proposals are expected to fall between a floor of $500,000 and a ceiling of $1,000,000. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, aligning with the Global Development Alliance model, which generally aims to combine USAID resources with meaningful commitments from private sector partners or other non-federal contributors to increase scale, sustainability, or innovation.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of organization may apply, as long as it meets any conditions and clarifications contained in the full APS. Because this is an addendum, applicants are directed back to the main APS for the complete eligibility rules, partnership expectations, application format, compliance requirements, and how USAID will review and select submissions.
The application process begins with concept papers rather than full proposals. Concept papers were due by 5:00 PM Washington, DC time on May 8, 2013. Submissions had to be emailed to Elizabeth Stickman at estickman@usaid.gov, with copies to gda@usaid.gov and OFDAAPSFY13008@ofda.gov. Applicants were also instructed to label email subject lines and related correspondence with: "GDA APS OAA 13 000003" so the submission could be properly tracked under the correct APS and addendum. The posting date and creation date were both March 8, 2013, and the opportunity was archived June 7, 2013.
Overall, this grant call is best understood as USAID/OFDA using the GDA partnership framework to attract collaborative, co-funded projects that strengthen disaster risk reduction in three specific countries. Interested applicants are expected to rely heavily on the full GDA APS for the detailed rules of the program, while using the addendum as the country- and theme-specific prompt signaling USAID/OFDA's interest in DRR alliances in Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a special addendum to USAID's FY 2013 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 13 000003). It does not stand alone and is intended to be read together with the full APS, since many standard rules, requirements, and evaluation details are only described in the main APS.
Who is issuing this addendum?
The targeted call is issued by USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA).
What is the purpose of this addendum?
The addendum is a targeted call for concept papers proposing public-private alliance approaches to reduce the risks and impacts of natural disasters, with an emphasis on practical disaster risk reduction (DRR) work such as prevention, mitigation, and preparedness.
Which countries are the focus of this call?
The geographic focus is Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam.
What kinds of activities does USAID/OFDA want to support under this call?
The addendum emphasizes practical disaster risk reduction activities, specifically prevention, mitigation, and preparedness, aimed at helping communities, institutions, and systems better anticipate hazards and reduce damage and disruption before disasters occur.
Is this funding meant only for disaster response after an event?
No. The stated intent includes supporting activities that lessen the impact of recurring natural hazards and humanitarian disasters, not only responding after disasters happen.
What is the legal authority for this opportunity?
The call is issued under authorities in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Section 491 is cited as the legal basis enabling U.S. Government assistance to address natural and human-caused disasters overseas and to support activities that reduce the impact of recurring hazards and humanitarian disasters.
What type of award will USAID make?
The funding is offered as either a cooperative agreement or a grant.
How is this opportunity categorized (CFDA)?
It is categorized under Disaster Prevention and Relief (CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What is the expected award size?
Proposals are expected to fall between a floor of $500,000 and a ceiling of $1,000,000.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, consistent with the Global Development Alliance model, which aims to combine USAID resources with meaningful commitments from private sector partners or other non-federal contributors.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of organization may apply, as long as it meets any conditions and clarifications contained in the full APS.
Where can applicants find the detailed rules, requirements, and evaluation criteria?
Applicants are directed to the full FY 2013 GDA Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 13 000003) for complete eligibility rules, partnership expectations, application format, compliance requirements, and details on how USAID will review and select submissions.
Does the application start with a full proposal?
No. The application process begins with concept papers rather than full proposals.
When were concept papers due?
Concept papers were due by 5:00 PM Washington, DC time on May 8, 2013.
How were concept papers submitted?
Submissions had to be emailed to Elizabeth Stickman at estickman@usaid.gov, with copies to gda@usaid.gov and OFDAAPSFY13008@ofda.gov.
Was there a required email subject line or reference?
Yes. Applicants were instructed to label email subject lines and related correspondence with: "GDA APS OAA 13 000003" so submissions could be tracked under the correct APS and addendum.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it created?
The posting date and creation date were both March 8, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 7, 2013.
How should applicants interpret this addendum in relation to the main APS?
This addendum functions as a country- and theme-specific prompt signaling USAID/OFDA's interest in DRR alliances in Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam, while the main APS contains the broader GDA framework and the detailed program rules.
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