Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID MADAGASCAR 687 10 002 RFA
Apply for USAID MADAGASCAR 687 10 002 RFA
- The Madagascar USAID Antananarivo in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Based Integrated Health Program" 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 3, 2010 and posted on May 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2010 Any questions concerning this RFA should be submitted in writing to Ms. Jackie Ramanitrera, via email at jramanitrera@usaid.gov with a copy to antananarivousaidco@usaid.gov and to Ms. Sandy Solofonirina at ssolofonirina@usaid.gov. Questions and inquiries seeking clarifications on this RFA must be submitted to these email addresses no later than May 14, 2010 at 400 p.m. (Antananarivo Time). Oral explanations or instructions given before award of a Cooperative Agreement will not be binding. Any information given to a prospective recipient concerning this RFA will also be furnished to all other prospective recipients as an amendment to this RFA, if that information is necessary in submitting applications or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to any other prospective recipients.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $38,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are encouraged to consider a variety of partnership models. USAID encourages Applications from US Non profit Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) in partnership with registered local Malagasy organizations (NGOs and FBOs) in the focus regions. In the event the strategy requires sub awards, the Applicant should estimate the dollar amount of a typical award envisioned the approximate number of sub awards and the distribution of sub awards by geographic intervention area and high risk population. In support of the Agency s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Based Integrated Health Program is a USAID/Madagascar funding opportunity designed to expand access to, and increase the use of, quality health services and products among underserved communities in Madagascar. The program focuses specifically on rural and hard-to-reach populations in the Northern and Western regions of the country, where distance, limited infrastructure, and gaps in local service delivery can prevent families from receiving essential care. The central idea is to deliver a coordinated package of interventions rather than running separate, disconnected activities, so that communities receive more complete and practical support across multiple health and prevention needs at the same time.
At the heart of the program is an integrated service package covering maternal, child, and newborn health; family planning and reproductive health; malaria prevention and control; water supply and sanitation; and nutrition. By bundling these components together, the opportunity aims to address the main drivers of illness and poor outcomes in a more comprehensive way. For example, improving maternal and newborn survival is closely tied to nutrition status and prevention of malaria during pregnancy, while child health gains often depend on safe water, sanitation, and strong community-level behavior change that reduces diarrheal disease and undernutrition. The grant is therefore framed around increasing real-world utilization of proven services and products, not only making them available in theory.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient should expect substantial involvement from USAID during implementation, such as collaboration on planning, monitoring, and technical approaches. The opportunity anticipates one award, indicating that USAID intends to select a single prime implementer to lead a broad, multi-component effort. The total estimated funding is about $38.9 million, with an award amount listed at $35 million (both the floor and ceiling are stated as $35 million), signaling a large, fixed-size core award. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute a portion of program resources or documented in-kind support, consistent with the solicitation requirements.
Eligibility is oriented toward organizations capable of implementing at scale while working closely with Malagasy partners. USAID encourages applications from U.S.-based nonprofit NGOs and private voluntary organizations that partner with registered local Malagasy organizations, including NGOs and faith-based organizations, in the target regions. The solicitation also encourages applicants to propose partnership models that strengthen local participation and sustainability. If an applicant plans to issue subawards as part of its strategy, it is expected to outline what those subawards might look like, including an estimated typical award size, the approximate number of subawards, and how they would be distributed geographically and/or by high-risk population group. USAID also signals interest in expanding its partner base by welcoming applications from potential new partners, which suggests openness to organizations that may not have previously held large USAID awards but can demonstrate capacity and credible partnerships.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is identified as an earmark and falls under a community development activity category, reflecting the community-based delivery model and the cross-cutting nature of the interventions. The funding opportunity number is USAID MADAGASCAR 687 10 002 RFA, and the CFDA listing is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The announcement was posted on May 3, 2010, with an application closing date of June 24, 2010, and an archive date of September 30, 2010. Questions had to be submitted in writing by May 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Antananarivo time, and the announcement emphasizes that oral guidance is not binding; any clarifications needed for fair competition would be shared formally with all prospective applicants through an amendment.
For communications, the primary point of contact listed is Jackie Ramanitrera, Senior Acquisition Specialist, with questions directed by email to jramanitrera@usaid.gov, copying antananarivousaidco@usaid.gov and Sandy Solofonirina at ssolofonirina@usaid.gov. Phone contact information is also provided for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement. Overall, the opportunity is structured as a single, large, integrated community-based health award aimed at improving health outcomes by increasing uptake of essential services and products across multiple related sectors in Madagascar’s most underserved rural areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Community Based Integrated Health Program (USAID/Madagascar)
What is the Community Based Integrated Health Program?
The Community Based Integrated Health Program is a USAID/Madagascar funding opportunity designed to expand access to, and increase the use of, quality health services and products among underserved communities in Madagascar.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to increase real-world utilization of proven health services and products among underserved populations, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas where distance, limited infrastructure, and gaps in local service delivery restrict access to essential care.
Where will the program be implemented?
The program focuses on rural and hard-to-reach populations in the Northern and Western regions of Madagascar.
Why does the opportunity emphasize an "integrated" approach?
USAID intends to support a coordinated package of interventions rather than separate, disconnected activities. The idea is that communities receive more complete and practical support across multiple health and prevention needs at the same time.
What technical areas are included in the integrated service package?
The integrated service package covers:
- Maternal, child, and newborn health
- Family planning and reproductive health
- Malaria prevention and control
- Water supply and sanitation
- Nutrition
How does bundling these components improve outcomes?
The opportunity is framed around the idea that health outcomes are linked across sectors. For example, maternal and newborn survival is closely tied to nutrition and malaria prevention during pregnancy, and child health gains often depend on safe water, sanitation, and behavior change that reduces diarrheal disease and undernutrition.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates substantial involvement from USAID during implementation. This can include collaboration on planning, monitoring, and technical approaches.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates one award, meaning USAID intends to select a single prime implementer to lead a broad, multi-component effort.
What is the estimated total funding for the program?
The total estimated funding is about $38.9 million.
What is the stated award amount?
The award amount is listed at $35 million, and both the floor and ceiling are stated as $35 million, indicating a large, fixed-size core award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute a portion of program resources or documented in-kind support, consistent with the solicitation requirements.
Who is encouraged to apply?
USAID encourages applications from U.S.-based nonprofit NGOs and private voluntary organizations that partner with registered local Malagasy organizations, including NGOs and faith-based organizations, in the target regions.
What kind of partnerships does USAID want applicants to propose?
The solicitation encourages partnership models that strengthen local participation and sustainability, including collaboration with registered local Malagasy organizations in the target regions.
Are faith-based organizations mentioned as potential partners?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes registered local Malagasy faith-based organizations as potential partners (along with NGOs) in the target regions.
Does USAID appear open to applicants that are new to USAID partnerships?
Yes. USAID signals interest in expanding its partner base by welcoming applications from potential new partners, suggesting openness to organizations that may not have previously held large USAID awards but can demonstrate capacity and credible partnerships.
If the prime applicant plans to issue subawards, what details are expected?
Applicants are expected to outline what subawards might look like, including the estimated typical award size, the approximate number of subawards, and how subawards would be distributed geographically and/or by high-risk population group.
What is the activity category and how is this opportunity described administratively?
This opportunity is identified as an earmark and falls under a community development activity category, reflecting the community-based delivery model and cross-cutting nature of the interventions.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USAID MADAGASCAR 687 10 002 RFA.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on May 3, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is June 24, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 30, 2010.
What was the deadline for submitting questions?
Questions had to be submitted in writing by May 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Antananarivo time.
How should applicants submit questions or requests for clarification?
Questions were required to be submitted in writing. The announcement emphasizes that oral guidance is not binding, and any clarifications needed for fair competition would be shared formally with all prospective applicants through an amendment.
Who is the primary point of contact for this opportunity?
The primary point of contact is Jackie Ramanitrera, Senior Acquisition Specialist.
What email addresses are listed for submitting questions?
Questions should be sent by email to jramanitrera@usaid.gov, copying antananarivousaidco@usaid.gov and Sandy Solofonirina at ssolofonirina@usaid.gov.
Is phone contact information available?
Yes. The announcement notes that phone contact information is provided for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement.
Does the announcement treat verbal answers as official?
No. The announcement states that oral guidance is not binding. Formal clarifications intended to ensure fair competition would be provided to all prospective applicants through an amendment.
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