Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI674 11 26
Apply for RFI674 11 26
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civil Society Strengthening" 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, 2011 and posted on Feb 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 8, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID Mission in Angola released a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Civil Society Strengthening" to gather feedback from organizations and other interested parties before USAID issues a formal funding solicitation. This notice is explicitly not a Request for Applications, meaning USAID is not accepting proposals for funding at this stage. Instead, the purpose is to improve the design and clarity of an anticipated future Request for Applications (RFA) by collecting practical comments, suggestions, and questions about USAID's draft Statement of Objectives for the program.
The core of what USAID is asking for is input on whether the program's results framework makes sense for Angola. Respondents are expected to review and comment on the proposed intermediate result and the related sub-intermediate results, and to assess whether the listed illustrative indicators are appropriate for measuring progress. USAID also invites organizations to suggest alternative or additional indicators, including custom indicators they commonly use, as long as those measures are realistic and meaningful in the Angolan context. In addition to technical feedback on results and measurement, respondents can recommend what is realistically achievable under the goal of strengthening civil society and can suggest geographic priorities, such as specific provinces or municipalities where program activities are most likely to generate strong results.
The opportunity is associated with a future cooperative agreement and is categorized under the health funding activity area, tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The funding figures shown in the notice indicate an estimated total funding amount of $45,000,000, with an award ceiling and floor both listed at $45,000,000, which typically signals USAID may be considering a single award at that amount, although final decisions would normally be confirmed only in the later RFA. The eligibility field is listed as unrestricted, meaning the RFI is open to any type of entity to provide feedback, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that might appear in the full text.
USAID set a short comment window: questions and responses were to be submitted within two weeks of the Statement of Objectives being posted, with responses limited to five pages. Submissions and questions were directed by email to Fatima dos Santos at fdossantos@usaid.gov, and a phone contact number was provided for access issues. USAID noted it is not obligated to reply to questions, but it may post answers that it believes would help potential applicants if and when the formal RFA is released.
Key administrative details from the listing include the Funding Opportunity Number RFI674 11 26, the posted date of February 22, 2011, and a closing date of March 8, 2011, with the record later archived on April 7, 2011. The agency is identified as USAID (with the listing referencing USAID Pretoria/South Africa while the program focus and mission are Angola), reflecting the regional administrative posting structure sometimes used for USAID opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID Angola RFI: Civil Society Strengthening
What is this USAID notice about?
This notice is a USAID Request for Information (RFI) titled "Civil Society Strengthening." USAID is using it to collect feedback from organizations and other interested parties to improve the design and clarity of a future funding solicitation.
Is this an open funding opportunity where I can submit a proposal for an award?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a Request for Applications. USAID is not accepting proposals for funding at this stage. The only thing being requested now is feedback (comments, suggestions, and questions) on the draft Statement of Objectives and related elements.
What is USAID planning to release after this RFI?
USAID anticipates issuing a formal Request for Applications (RFA) later. The RFI is intended to inform that future RFA by improving its design and clarifying expectations.
What type of award is associated with the anticipated future solicitation?
The listing indicates the opportunity is associated with a future cooperative agreement.
What is USAID asking respondents to comment on specifically?
USAID is asking for practical input on whether the program's results framework makes sense for Angola. That includes reviewing and commenting on the proposed intermediate result, the sub-intermediate results, and whether the illustrative indicators are appropriate to measure progress.
What is meant by the "results framework" in this RFI?
Based on the notice, the results framework includes a proposed intermediate result and related sub-intermediate results that USAID expects the program to achieve, along with illustrative indicators that would be used to track progress.
Can respondents suggest different indicators than the ones listed?
Yes. USAID invites organizations to suggest alternative or additional indicators, including custom indicators they commonly use, as long as the measures are realistic and meaningful in the Angolan context.
Do suggested indicators need to fit the Angola context?
Yes. USAID emphasizes that indicators should be realistic and meaningful for Angola.
Is USAID only looking for feedback on indicators and measurement?
No. In addition to comments on results and measurement, respondents can recommend what is realistically achievable under the overall goal of strengthening civil society, and they can suggest geographic priorities where activities may generate strong results.
What kinds of geographic priorities can respondents propose?
USAID invites suggestions on geographic priorities such as specific provinces or municipalities in Angola where program activities are most likely to generate strong results.
Who is allowed to respond to this RFI?
The eligibility field is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may provide feedback, subject to any additional clarifications that could appear in the full RFI text.
What is the funding amount shown in the notice?
The notice shows an estimated total funding amount of $45,000,000. It also lists an award ceiling of $45,000,000 and an award floor of $45,000,000.
Does the $45,000,000 figure mean USAID is awarding funding right now?
No. This is an RFI, not a funding solicitation. The funding figures appear as part of the listing associated with an anticipated future cooperative agreement, but USAID is not accepting proposals for funding under this RFI.
Do the ceiling and floor being the same mean there will be one award?
The notice notes that having the award ceiling and floor both listed at $45,000,000 typically signals USAID may be considering a single award at that amount. However, final decisions would normally only be confirmed in the later RFA.
What is the subject area or category for this opportunity?
The listing categorizes the opportunity under the health funding activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this notice?
The notice is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How long was the comment window for submitting feedback?
USAID set a short window: questions and responses were to be submitted within two weeks of the Statement of Objectives being posted.
What were the posted and closing dates shown in the listing?
The posted date is February 22, 2011, and the closing date is March 8, 2011.
When was the record archived?
The listing indicates the record was archived on April 7, 2011.
Was there a page limit for responses to the RFI?
Yes. Responses were limited to five pages.
How were questions and responses supposed to be submitted?
Submissions and questions were directed by email to Fatima dos Santos at fdossantos@usaid.gov.
Was a phone contact provided?
Yes. A phone contact number was provided for access issues (the notice mentions a phone contact, but the number itself is not included in the summary provided here).
Will USAID answer every question submitted under the RFI?
Not necessarily. USAID stated it is not obligated to reply to questions. However, it may post answers that it believes would help potential applicants if and when the formal RFA is released.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFI674 11 26.
Which USAID office is identified in the listing, and how does that relate to Angola?
The agency is identified as USAID, with the listing referencing USAID Pretoria/South Africa while the program focus and mission are Angola. This reflects a regional administrative posting structure sometimes used for USAID opportunities.
What is the main goal implied by the RFI title and description?
Based on the title and description, the goal is to strengthen civil society in Angola, with USAID seeking input on what outcomes are realistic and how progress should be measured.
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