Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 278 13 000002
Apply for RFA 278 13 000002
- The Jordan USAID Amman in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Engagement Project" 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 Feb 10, 2013 and posted on Feb 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2013. (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 $21,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants who are eligible to apply are US, international or national organizations, faith based and community organizations, or educational institutions, who are able to respond in person through oral applications and be able to mobilize in a very short period of time.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Engagement Project (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 278 13 000002) is a discretionary USAID funding opportunity managed by USAID/Jordan in Amman, offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The overall aim is to strengthen community engagement in Jordan during a period shaped by regional volatility and multiple transitions tied to domestic policy reform, shifting economic conditions, and demographic change. In practical terms, the opportunity is framed around helping communities and institutions respond constructively to stressors that can strain social cohesion, and around improving how different parts of society work together to prevent or manage cohesion-related challenges.
The grant is organized around three connected sub-purposes. First, it seeks to expand and reinforce the efforts of NGOs, community organizations, professional associations, and government actors to build resilience and address cohesion-related challenges. This reflects an emphasis on enabling local and national institutions to play a more active role in identifying community pressures and reducing the risk that tensions escalate. Second, the opportunity prioritizes stronger cooperation among civil society, government, and the private sector in resilience-building and cohesion work. That focus highlights cross-sector collaboration rather than isolated programming, encouraging coordination and shared problem-solving across public, civic, and business stakeholders. Third, it aims to strengthen capacities that are specifically relevant to community cohesion, meaning the award is intended not only to fund activities, but also to improve the ability of participating organizations and partners to plan, implement, and sustain engagement approaches that support social stability and inclusive participation.
The award’s ceiling is listed at $21,000,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. USAID indicates broad eligibility, allowing U.S., international, or national organizations to apply, including faith-based and community organizations as well as educational institutions, provided they can respond in person through oral applications and can mobilize on very short notice. That eligibility language signals the agency’s preference for implementers who can move quickly and operate in a hands-on, locally engaged way, likely reflecting the fast-changing environment described in the opportunity summary.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on February 1, 2013, created on February 10, 2013, with an original closing date of February 14, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of February 18, 2013. The archive date is March 16, 2013. For issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Arwa Ghanma, Senior Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Jordan, reachable by phone at 96265906686 or by email at aghanma@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Community Engagement Project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 278 13 000002.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from USAID, managed by USAID/Jordan in Amman.
What type of award is USAID offering?
USAID is offering this opportunity as a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What is the overall aim of the Community Engagement Project?
The overall aim is to strengthen community engagement in Jordan during a period shaped by regional volatility and multiple transitions linked to domestic policy reform, shifting economic conditions, and demographic change.
What kinds of issues is this opportunity designed to address?
The opportunity is framed around helping communities and institutions respond constructively to stressors that can strain social cohesion, and improving how different parts of society work together to prevent or manage cohesion-related challenges.
How is the grant organized (what are the main components or sub-purposes)?
The grant is organized around three connected sub-purposes: (1) expanding and reinforcing the efforts of NGOs, community organizations, professional associations, and government actors to build resilience and address cohesion-related challenges; (2) strengthening cooperation among civil society, government, and the private sector in resilience-building and cohesion work; and (3) strengthening capacities specifically relevant to community cohesion so organizations can plan, implement, and sustain engagement approaches that support social stability and inclusive participation.
What does the first sub-purpose focus on?
The first sub-purpose focuses on expanding and reinforcing the efforts of NGOs, community organizations, professional associations, and government actors to build resilience and address cohesion-related challenges, with an emphasis on enabling institutions to identify community pressures and reduce the risk that tensions escalate.
What does the second sub-purpose focus on?
The second sub-purpose prioritizes stronger cooperation among civil society, government, and the private sector in resilience-building and cohesion work, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and shared problem-solving rather than isolated programming.
What does the third sub-purpose focus on?
The third sub-purpose aims to strengthen capacities relevant to community cohesion, meaning the award is intended to fund activities and improve the ability of participating organizations and partners to plan, implement, and sustain engagement approaches that support social stability and inclusive participation.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed at $21,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. USAID states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
USAID indicates broad eligibility. U.S., international, or national organizations may apply, including faith-based and community organizations as well as educational institutions.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility description.
Are community organizations eligible?
Yes. Community organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility description.
Are educational institutions eligible?
Yes. Educational institutions are explicitly included in the eligibility description.
Does the opportunity include any special expectations about applicant responsiveness?
Yes. The eligibility language indicates applicants should be able to respond in person through oral applications and be able to mobilize on very short notice.
What does USAID's eligibility language suggest about the kind of implementer they prefer?
It suggests a preference for implementers who can move quickly and operate in a hands-on, locally engaged way, reflecting the fast-changing environment described in the opportunity summary.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 1, 2013.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 10, 2013.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was February 14, 2013.
What is the extended (current) closing date?
The current closing date is February 18, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is March 16, 2013.
Who can be contacted for issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Arwa Ghanma, Senior Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Jordan.
What are the contact details for the listed USAID/Jordan point of contact?
Phone: 96265906686. Email: aghanma@usaid.gov.
Where is the opportunity managed?
The opportunity is managed by USAID/Jordan in Amman.
What is the geographic focus mentioned for this project?
The opportunity focuses on strengthening community engagement in Jordan.
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