Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 15 000003
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- 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 "Central African Republic Peacebuilding Partnership" 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 May 13, 2015 and posted on Nov 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2015. (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 $2,000,000.00 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.
- The following list of potential applicants is not exhaustive and is provided for illustrative purposes only. USAID welcomes applications from many types of organizations including U.S. and non U.S. private businesses, business and trade associations, foundations, U.S. and non U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), faith based organizations, international organizations, U.S. and non U.S. colleges and universities, civic groups, regional organizations, etc. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law. An individual cannot apply as an applicant.If an international partner is interested in applying, they must collaborate with and include a local non governmental organization registered with the Central African Republic Government or a local community civil society organization/association as a partner in the proposed alliance.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Central African Republic Peacebuilding Partnership (Funding Opportunity Number APS OAA 15 000003) is a USAID funding opportunity designed to support and strengthen locally led peacebuilding and atrocity prevention efforts in the Central African Republic over a five-year period covering 2015 through 2019. Rather than requesting full proposals immediately, the announcement primarily calls for Partnership Concept Papers, meaning applicants are expected to outline a clear alliance or partnership approach and describe how their idea would advance local peacebuilding and help prevent mass violence. The full requirements and selection details are contained in an addendum referenced in the notice (APS OAA 15 000003).
This opportunity is offered under USAID foreign assistance programming (CFDA 98.001) and is categorized as discretionary funding. USAID indicates it may use multiple funding instrument types under this announcement, including a cooperative agreement, a grant, or other mechanisms, which generally suggests USAID anticipates playing an active role in implementation (especially under cooperative agreements) and may tailor the instrument to the nature of the partnership and proposed activities. The thematic focus spans peacebuilding, atrocity prevention, human rights, and transitional justice, signaling that concept papers should likely address conflict drivers and community-level tensions while also paying attention to accountability, protection concerns, and pathways for reconciliation and recovery after violence.
Funding sizes are relatively flexible but bounded: the award floor is $200,000 and the award ceiling is $2,000,000. In practical terms, this means concept papers can range from smaller, targeted interventions to more robust, multi-component partnership initiatives, as long as they fit within the program’s goals and the fundable range. The announcement also requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants should be prepared to contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind support, depending on the rules in the addendum) and to describe clearly how the match will be met and tracked.
Eligibility is broadly open and described as “unrestricted,†with USAID explicitly welcoming a wide range of organizational types. Illustrative examples include U.S. and non-U.S. private businesses, trade associations, foundations, non-governmental organizations (including faith-based organizations), international organizations, universities, civic groups, and regional organizations. The key baseline requirement is that applicants must be legally recognized entities under applicable law; individuals are not eligible to apply. A major structural condition is placed on international partners: any international organization that applies must collaborate with, and include as a partner, a local non-governmental organization registered with the Central African Republic government or a local community civil society organization/association. This requirement reinforces the “locally led†emphasis and makes local partnership not just encouraged but effectively mandatory for non-local lead applicants.
The notice provides key administrative dates showing the lifecycle of the solicitation. The opportunity was posted on November 4, 2014, with a creation date listed as May 13, 2015. The original closing date was April 20, 2015, and the closing date was extended to June 15, 2015, with an archive date of July 15, 2015. Anyone seeking the full announcement text or experiencing access problems is directed to contact the named agreement specialist at USAID, Leigh Carlson, which is the point of contact for administrative questions related to the opportunity.
Overall, this solicitation is best understood as USAID’s attempt to identify and support alliances that can deliver community-rooted peacebuilding and violence-prevention results in the Central African Republic, with an emphasis on partnerships that elevate local civil society participation and align programming with broader human rights and transitional justice objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Central African Republic Peacebuilding Partnership funding opportunity?
The Central African Republic Peacebuilding Partnership is a USAID funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number APS OAA 15 000003) intended to support and strengthen locally led peacebuilding and atrocity prevention efforts in the Central African Republic.
What is the funding opportunity number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS OAA 15 000003.
Who is the funder for this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by USAID under its foreign assistance programming.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 98.001.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What type of application is USAID requesting (full proposals or something else)?
This announcement primarily calls for Partnership Concept Papers rather than full proposals. Applicants are expected to outline a clear alliance or partnership approach and describe how the idea would advance local peacebuilding and help prevent mass violence.
What is a Partnership Concept Paper in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the notice description, a Partnership Concept Paper is a submission that focuses on the proposed partnership or alliance structure and the core idea for locally led peacebuilding and atrocity prevention, rather than a complete, detailed project proposal.
Where are the full requirements and selection details provided?
The full requirements and selection details are contained in an addendum referenced in the notice for APS OAA 15 000003.
What is the program time period covered by this solicitation?
The opportunity is designed to cover a five-year period spanning 2015 through 2019.
What thematic areas does this funding opportunity focus on?
The thematic focus spans peacebuilding, atrocity prevention, human rights, and transitional justice.
What kinds of issues should concept papers be prepared to address?
Concept papers should align with the stated focus areas, which signals attention to conflict drivers, community-level tensions, atrocity prevention, accountability and protection concerns, and pathways for reconciliation and recovery after violence.
What funding instrument(s) might USAID use for awards under this announcement?
USAID indicates it may use multiple funding instrument types, including a cooperative agreement, a grant, or other mechanisms.
Does USAID expect to play an active role in implementation?
The notice indicates USAID may use cooperative agreements, which generally suggests an active role in implementation. The final instrument may be tailored to the partnership and proposed activities.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is $200,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
How flexible is the award size within the stated range?
Funding sizes are described as relatively flexible but bounded by the stated floor and ceiling. This suggests proposals could range from smaller, targeted interventions to more robust, multi-component partnership initiatives, as long as they fit the program goals and the fundable range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement requires cost sharing or matching, and applicants should be prepared to describe how the match will be met and tracked.
What forms of cost share are implied in the notice?
The notice indicates cost share may be provided as cash or allowable in-kind support, depending on the rules in the referenced addendum.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as “unrestricted,†and USAID welcomes a wide range of legally recognized organizational types.
What types of organizations are explicitly welcomed as examples of eligible applicants?
Examples listed include U.S. and non-U.S. private businesses, trade associations, foundations, non-governmental organizations (including faith-based organizations), international organizations, universities, civic groups, and regional organizations.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The notice states that individuals are not eligible to apply.
What is the baseline legal requirement for applicant organizations?
Applicants must be legally recognized entities under applicable law.
Is a local partnership required for international applicants?
Yes. Any international organization that applies must collaborate with, and include as a partner, a local non-governmental organization registered with the Central African Republic government or a local community civil society organization/association.
What kinds of local organizations can satisfy the local partner requirement?
The notice states the local partner may be (1) a local NGO registered with the Central African Republic government or (2) a local community civil society organization/association.
How does the local partner requirement relate to the program’s overall purpose?
The notice describes the effort as “locally led,†and the requirement for international organizations to include a local partner reinforces that local civil society participation is not only encouraged but effectively mandatory for non-local lead applicants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice states the opportunity was posted on November 4, 2014.
What creation date is listed for the opportunity?
The creation date listed is May 13, 2015.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was April 20, 2015.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to June 15, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as July 15, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The notice directs applicants to contact the named agreement specialist at USAID, Leigh Carlson, for the full announcement text or if experiencing access problems.
What is the overall goal of this solicitation as described in the notice?
The solicitation is framed as an effort by USAID to identify and support alliances that can deliver community-rooted peacebuilding and violence-prevention results in the Central African Republic, elevating local civil society participation and aligning with human rights and transitional justice objectives.
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