Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 279 10 006
Apply for RFA 279 10 006
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Livelihood Project (CLP)" 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 Jan 28, 2010 and posted on Jan 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2010. (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 $125,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Livelihood Project (CLP) is a large, integrated USAID initiative designed to support stability in Yemen by quickly improving livelihoods and strengthening the relationship between underserved communities and government institutions. It was framed as the flagship effort supporting the 2010 to 2012 USAID/Yemen Strategy and was built to operate in difficult, high risk areas where instability is driven by weak services, limited economic opportunity, and low trust in authorities. Rather than functioning like a conventional long term development program, CLP was intended to blend proven development approaches with transition-style tools that can move fast, adapt to changing conditions, and show visible results on the ground.
At its core, the project focuses on mitigating drivers of instability through a practical mix of activities: improving the quality and responsiveness of government service delivery, creating jobs and short- to medium-term income opportunities, strengthening responsive local governance, and expanding civic participation so communities have real channels to engage with decision makers. A defining feature of CLP is rapid response to community-based initiatives, specifically to demonstrate commitment from both USAID and the Government of Yemen to communities that have historically been overlooked. This emphasis on quick, tangible action is meant to build credibility and trust, especially in locations where relations between citizens and Yemeni authorities have often been tense or adversarial.
Youth are a central target group throughout implementation. With Yemen having a very young population (people under 25 representing roughly three quarters of the population, as stated in the announcement), CLP treats youth engagement not as a side component but as a major through line across activities. In practice, that implies prioritizing youth employment and skills-related opportunities, incorporating young people into community decision-making and civic activities, and using programming that reduces the appeal of instability by offering constructive economic and social pathways.
CLP was also designed to complement another USAID/Yemen initiative, the Responsive Governance Project (RGP). The announcement signals that CLP would align technically with RGP, meaning the two efforts together would reinforce better local governance and accountability while CLP simultaneously delivers community-visible improvements such as services and livelihoods support. The strategy behind this pairing is that improved governance is more likely to stick when communities can point to real improvements, and service delivery gains are more sustainable when local governance becomes more responsive.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was released as a discretionary funding opportunity under a Cooperative Agreement, indicating substantial involvement and collaboration from USAID during implementation rather than a hands-off grant. USAID anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of up to $125,000,000 and no stated minimum award floor. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants were expected to bring some level of non-federal resources to the project. The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with the opportunity is 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. The opportunity was posted on January 28, 2010, with a closing date of February 28, 2010.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). A key implementation expectation was strong partnership with local Yemeni organizations, with the implementer making extensive use of Yemeni groups to deliver activities. This local partnership approach reflects both operational realities in complex environments and the program goal of building legitimacy, local ownership, and durable community-government linkages. The point of contact listed in the announcement was Nevine Hindy, Acquisition Specialist (nhindy@usaid.gov; phone 202 2522 6907), for applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement.
Community Livelihood Project (CLP) - FAQ
1) What is the Community Livelihood Project (CLP)?
The Community Livelihood Project (CLP) is a large, integrated USAID initiative designed to support stability in Yemen by quickly improving livelihoods and strengthening the relationship between underserved communities and government institutions. It was framed as a flagship effort supporting the 2010 to 2012 USAID/Yemen Strategy.
2) What problem is CLP trying to address?
CLP is intended to mitigate drivers of instability in difficult, high-risk areas where instability is linked to weak services, limited economic opportunity, and low trust in authorities.
3) How is CLP different from a conventional long-term development program?
CLP was designed to blend proven development approaches with transition-style tools that can move quickly, adapt to changing conditions, and deliver visible results on the ground, rather than operating only as a traditional long-term development program.
4) What are the core activity areas supported under CLP?
CLP focuses on a practical mix of activities that includes improving government service delivery quality and responsiveness, creating jobs and short- to medium-term income opportunities, strengthening responsive local governance, and expanding civic participation so communities can engage decision makers.
5) What does "rapid response to community-based initiatives" mean in this program?
A defining feature of CLP is rapid response to community-based initiatives intended to demonstrate commitment from both USAID and the Government of Yemen to communities that have historically been overlooked, with an emphasis on quick, tangible action.
6) Why does CLP emphasize quick, visible results?
The program design emphasizes quick, tangible improvements to build credibility and trust, particularly in locations where relationships between citizens and Yemeni authorities have often been tense or adversarial.
7) Who is the primary target population for CLP activities?
Youth are a central target group across implementation. The announcement notes Yemen's very young population, with people under 25 representing roughly three quarters of the population.
8) How does CLP plan to engage youth?
CLP treats youth engagement as a major through line across activities, including prioritizing youth employment and skills-related opportunities, incorporating young people into community decision-making and civic activities, and promoting constructive economic and social pathways.
9) What outcomes is CLP aiming for in communities?
Based on the program description, CLP aims to improve livelihoods, create income opportunities, strengthen the quality and responsiveness of local services, expand civic participation, and improve community-government relationships in underserved areas.
10) What role do government institutions play in CLP?
CLP explicitly seeks to strengthen the relationship between underserved communities and government institutions by improving service delivery responsiveness and strengthening local governance, alongside creating channels for civic participation.
11) How does CLP relate to the Responsive Governance Project (RGP)?
CLP was designed to complement USAID/Yemen's Responsive Governance Project (RGP). The announcement indicates CLP would align technically with RGP so both efforts reinforce better local governance and accountability while CLP delivers community-visible improvements such as services and livelihoods support.
12) Why was CLP paired with the Responsive Governance Project (RGP)?
The stated strategy is that improved governance is more likely to persist when communities can point to real improvements, and service delivery gains are more sustainable when local governance becomes more responsive.
13) What type of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was released as a discretionary funding opportunity under a Cooperative Agreement, which indicates substantial involvement and collaboration from USAID during implementation.
14) What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for implementers?
In this context, the Cooperative Agreement format indicates USAID anticipated substantial involvement during implementation rather than a fully hands-off grant relationship.
15) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award.
16) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was stated as up to $125,000,000.
17) Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
18) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants were expected to provide some level of non-federal resources to support the project.
19) What is the assistance listing (CFDA) for this opportunity?
The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with the opportunity is 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
20) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 28, 2010, with a closing date of February 28, 2010.
21) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
22) Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were specifically excluded from eligibility, based on the information provided.
23) What implementation approach was expected regarding local partnerships?
A key expectation was strong partnership with local Yemeni organizations, with the implementer making extensive use of Yemeni groups to deliver activities.
24) Why does the opportunity emphasize working with Yemeni organizations?
The local partnership approach is described as reflecting operational realities in complex environments and the program goal of building legitimacy, local ownership, and durable community-government linkages.
25) Who is the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Nevine Hindy, Acquisition Specialist. Email: nhindy@usaid.gov. Phone: 202 2522 6907.
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