Opportunity Information: Apply for 511 09 000001
Apply for 511 09 000001
- The Bolivia USAID La Paz in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Development Activity Fund Program (CDAF 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 Aug 14, 2009 and posted on Aug 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Community Development Activity Fund Program (CDAF Program) is a USAID/Bolivia grant opportunity designed to help communities across Bolivia address basic needs through small, community-driven development activities. The program is framed as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID expects to work closely with the awardee during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The core idea is to support underdeveloped communities in identifying their own priority problems and then resolving those problems through small grants that are meant to produce practical, visible improvements at the local level.
The opportunity has two main objectives. First, it aims to finance small development activities that respond to the immediate needs of poor Bolivians, while also strengthening local capacities for problem-solving. In practice, this emphasizes not only delivering small-scale improvements, but also building community experience in organizing, deciding priorities, and carrying out solutions. Second, it aims to improve understanding of the United States Government (USG) and its development assistance by focusing on people-level activities that have direct, tangible impact. In other words, the program is meant to generate visible results in communities that help residents connect development improvements with USAID and USG support.
This funding opportunity is categorized under community development and is tied to CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The total estimated funding amount is listed as $1,500,000, with an anticipated award size ranging from a floor of $1,400,000 to a ceiling of $1,500,000. This suggests USAID expected to make an award near the full available amount, likely to a single implementer that would then administer and manage multiple smaller sub-grants to communities as part of the overall program approach.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity unless further limitations were included in the full announcement under an additional eligibility section. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants would be expected to contribute some portion of resources, either cash or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with USAID rules and the specific terms described in the complete solicitation.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number 511 09 000001 and an original and current closing date of August 31, 2009. The opportunity was posted August 3, 2009, created August 14, 2009, and later archived September 30, 2009. The issuing office is USAID/Bolivia in La Paz. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Maria Elena Burgos, reachable by phone at 59122786445 or by email at maburgos@usaid.gov.
Community Development Activity Fund Program (CDAF Program) - FAQs
1) What is the Community Development Activity Fund Program (CDAF Program)?
The Community Development Activity Fund Program (CDAF Program) is a USAID/Bolivia grant opportunity intended to help communities across Bolivia address basic needs through small, community-driven development activities. It is focused on practical, visible improvements at the local level, identified and prioritized by the communities themselves.
2) Which U.S. government agency is offering this funding?
The issuing office is USAID/Bolivia, based in La Paz, Bolivia.
3) What type of award is this (grant vs. contract), and what does that imply?
This opportunity is framed as a Cooperative Agreement. That means USAID expects to work closely with the awardee during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. In practical terms, the implementer should anticipate ongoing collaboration and engagement with USAID throughout the life of the program.
4) What is the main purpose of the CDAF Program?
The core purpose is to support underdeveloped communities in Bolivia to identify their own priority problems and address them through small grants that produce tangible, community-level results.
5) What are the program's stated objectives?
The opportunity describes two main objectives:
- Objective 1: Finance small development activities that respond to the immediate needs of poor Bolivians, while strengthening local capacities for problem-solving (including organizing, priority-setting, and implementing solutions).
- Objective 2: Improve understanding of the United States Government (USG) and its development assistance by focusing on people-level activities with direct, tangible impact, so community members can connect visible improvements to USAID and USG support.
6) What kinds of activities does the program support?
Based on the description provided, the program supports small, community-driven development activities aimed at addressing basic needs and producing visible local improvements. The specific activity types are not listed in the provided summary and would typically be defined in the full solicitation.
7) Is this considered a community development program?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized under community development and is designed around community-driven identification and resolution of local priority needs.
8) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001, listed as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
9) How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding amount is $1,500,000.
10) What is the anticipated award size (minimum and maximum)?
The anticipated award size ranges from a floor of $1,400,000 to a ceiling of $1,500,000.
11) Does the funding range suggest one award or multiple awards?
The summary suggests USAID expected to make an award near the full available amount, likely to a single implementer that would then administer and manage multiple smaller sub-grants to communities as part of the overall program approach.
12) Who can apply (eligibility)?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity unless further limitations were included in the full announcement under an additional eligibility section.
13) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants would be expected to contribute some portion of resources, either cash or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with USAID rules and the specific terms described in the complete solicitation.
14) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 511 09 000001.
15) When was the opportunity posted, and what are the key dates?
The opportunity was:
- Posted: August 3, 2009
- Created: August 14, 2009
- Closing date (original and current): August 31, 2009
- Archived: September 30, 2009
16) What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is August 31, 2009.
17) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on September 30, 2009, and the closing date was August 31, 2009.
18) Where is the issuing office located?
The issuing office is USAID/Bolivia in La Paz.
19) Who is the point of contact for questions or issues accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Maria Elena Burgos.
20) How can applicants contact the point of contact?
Contact details provided are:
- Phone: 59122786445
- Email: maburgos@usaid.gov
21) What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement?
The opportunity notes that applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement could contact the listed point of contact, Maria Elena Burgos, using the phone number or email provided.
22) What is meant by "community-driven" in this program description?
In the description provided, "community-driven" refers to communities identifying their own priority problems and then implementing solutions through small development activities that create practical, visible improvements locally.
23) How does the program aim to strengthen local capacity?
It emphasizes not only delivering small-scale improvements, but also building community experience in organizing, deciding priorities, and carrying out solutions. This capacity-building is part of the program's first stated objective.
24) Why does the program emphasize visible, tangible results?
The second objective explicitly focuses on improving understanding of the USG and its development assistance by funding people-level activities with direct, tangible impact, so residents can connect development improvements to USAID and USG support.
25) Does the summary specify the exact cost-share percentage or amount required?
No. The summary indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement exists, but it does not specify the percentage, amount, or detailed rules. Those details would typically be in the complete solicitation.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Bolivia USAID La Paz
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Community Development
Next opportunity: New England Transportation Consortium Research Study 06 1 New England Verification of NCHRP 1 37A Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design
Previous opportunity: Sustainable Rangelands Roundtable
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for 511 09 000001
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (511 09 000001) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Cemetery Apply for VA GRANTS 06302010 001 Funding Number: VA GRANTS 06302010 001 Agency: VA National Cemetery Administration Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $42,000,000 |
| National Park Service National Public Lands Day Apply for NPS NOI WASO 09 0004 Funding Number: NPS NOI WASO 09 0004 Agency: National Park Service Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $40,000 |
| Wildfire Risk Reduction for Rural Communities Apply for BLM NM NOI 09 1094 Funding Number: BLM NM NOI 09 1094 Agency: Department of the Interior Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $1,063,500 |
| BLM CA EL CENTRO UDG Apply for BLM CA NOI 09 5005 Funding Number: BLM CA NOI 09 5005 Agency: Department of the Interior Category: Community Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM CA CHALLENGE COST SHARE UDG Apply for BLM CA NOI 09 5006 Funding Number: BLM CA NOI 09 5006 Agency: Department of the Interior Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| BLRI Anniversary Celebration Project Apply for AH5140090098 Funding Number: AH5140090098 Agency: National Park Service Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $304,000 |
| Community Livelihoods Project in Yemen Apply for PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE YEMEN Funding Number: PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE YEMEN Agency: Egypt USAID Cairo Category: Community Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Supporting Democracy, Good Governance, and National Reconciliation Apply for USAID SENEGAL RFA 685 10 A 03 Funding Number: USAID SENEGAL RFA 685 10 A 03 Agency: Senegal USAID Dakar Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $20,000,000 |
| Development Grants Program Apply for M OAA GRO EGAS DGP 10 001 Funding Number: M OAA GRO EGAS DGP 10 001 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Development and Expansion of Economic Assistance Programs That Fully Utilize Cooperatives and Credit Unions Apply for RFA OAA 10 000001 Funding Number: RFA OAA 10 000001 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $34,800,000 |
| Water and Sanitation Apply for USAID MADAGASCAR 10 001 APS Funding Number: USAID MADAGASCAR 10 001 APS Agency: Madagascar USAID Antananarivo Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| Yemen Responsive Governance Project Apply for 279 10 012 Funding Number: 279 10 012 Agency: Egypt USAID Cairo Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $43,000,000 |
| Community Livelihood Project (CLP) Apply for RFA 279 10 006 Funding Number: RFA 279 10 006 Agency: Egypt USAID Cairo Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $125,000,000 |
| MERIDA Small Grant Program for Community Youth at Risk (CYAR) Apply for USAID PANAMA 525 10 003 APS Funding Number: USAID PANAMA 525 10 003 APS Agency: Panama USAID Panama City Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| Citizenship Grant Program Apply for DHS 10 CIS 010 002 Funding Number: DHS 10 CIS 010 002 Agency: Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| RECOVERY ACT BLM OR WA Youth Employment Opportunity Spokane District Recreational Trails Projects Apply for BLM OR RFA 10 1965 Funding Number: BLM OR RFA 10 1965 Agency: Department of the Interior Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $80,000 |
| Gender Equity Program Apply for USAID PAKISTAN 391 10 022 Funding Number: USAID PAKISTAN 391 10 022 Agency: Pakistan USAID Islamabad Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $40,000,000 |
| Household Water Well System Grant Program Apply for RDRUS 10 01 HWWS Funding Number: RDRUS 10 01 HWWS Agency: Utilities Programs Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Revolving Fund Program Apply for RDRUS RFP 0310 Funding Number: RDRUS RFP 0310 Agency: Utilities Programs Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $497,000 |
| New Economic Opportunities Initiative Apply for AID RFI 114 10 006 Funding Number: AID RFI 114 10 006 Agency: Georgia USAID Tbilisi Category: Community Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "511 09 000001", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.