Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 294 12 000004
Apply for APS 294 12 000004
- The West Bank, Gaza USAID West Bank in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conflict Management and Mitigation / USAID West Bank and Gaza" 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 2, 2012 and posted on Mar 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 2012. (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 $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION To be eligible for funding under this APS, applications must propose people to people programs as described in Section A.1 above. Potential partners include but are not necessarily limited to private voluntary organizations, foundations, colleges and universities, civic groups, faith based and community institutions, international organizations, private businesses and associations, regional organizations, philanthropic organizations, and advocacy groups. For profit applicants should note that USAID policy prohibits the payment of fee/profit to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements. Forgone profit does not qualify as cost sharing or leveraging. USAID encourages applications from potential new partners. I. Types and Nationalities of NGOs 1. U.S. and Non U.S. Non Profit Organizations Qualified U.S. and non U.S. private non profit organizations may apply for USAID funding under this APS. Foreign government owned parastatal organizations from countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts are ineligible. 2. U.S. and Non U.S. For Profit Organizations Potential for profit applicants should note that, pursuant to 22 CFR 226.81, the payment of fee/profit to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements is prohibited. Forgone profit does not qualify as cost sharing or leveraging. However, if a prime recipient has a (sub) contract with a for profit organization for the acquisition of goods or services (i.e., if a buyer seller relationship is created), fee/profit for the (sub) contractor is authorized. 3. U.S. and Non U.S. Colleges and Universities Qualified U.S. and non U.S. colleges and universities may apply for funding under this APS. USG and USAID regulations generally treat colleges and universities as NGOs, rather than governmental organizations hence, both public and private colleges and universities are eligible. Non U.S. colleges and universities in countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts are ineligible. II. Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) A local or indigenous PVO, which by definition is a non U.S. PVO operating in the same foreign country in which it is organized, that is not already registered with USAID is eligible to receive funding. However, such organizations are encouraged to consider registration. In accordance with 2 CFR 203, U.S. PVO or an International PVO, which by definition is a non U.S. PVO that performs development work in one or more countries other than the country in which it is domiciled, must be registered with USAID to be eligible to receive funding. For more information on registering with USAID as a PVO, please see http://www.usaid.gov/ourwork/cross cuttingprograms/privatevoluntarycooperation/reg.html III. Public International Organizations (PIOs) PIOs are eligible to apply for funding under this APS. Please see Automated Directives Series (ADS) 308 for USAID policy on defining PIOs. http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/308.pdf
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Conflict Management and Mitigation / USAID West Bank and Gaza" (Funding Opportunity Number APS 294 12 000004), is a discretionary USAID assistance solicitation issued by USAID's West Bank and Gaza mission. The program is designed to support activities that reduce conflict and encourage reconciliation, with a clear emphasis on "people-to-people" initiatives. In practical terms, USAID is looking for proposals that bring together individuals from different ethnic, religious, or political groups who are affected by national conflict, civil conflict, or war, and that use structured engagement to ease tensions, build trust, and support longer-term coexistence.
The award mechanism listed for this opportunity is a grant or cooperative agreement, meaning applicants should be prepared for either a standard assistance relationship (grant) or a more hands-on partnership with USAID during implementation (cooperative agreement), depending on how USAID structures a given award. Funding amounts range from a minimum (award floor) of $50,000 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $1,200,000, allowing for both smaller pilot-style interventions and larger, multi-component programs. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although many USAID proposals still describe leveraged resources or complementary support if available.
Eligibility is intentionally broad, but proposals must specifically align with the people-to-people program concept described in the solicitation. USAID indicates that potential partners can include, but are not limited to, private voluntary organizations, foundations, colleges and universities, civic groups, faith-based and community institutions, international organizations, private businesses and associations, regional organizations, philanthropic organizations, and advocacy groups. USAID also explicitly encourages applications from new partners, signaling openness to organizations that may not have an extensive prior USAID funding history.
Both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations may apply, provided they are otherwise eligible under U.S. foreign assistance rules. Certain foreign government-owned parastatal entities are not eligible if they come from countries barred from receiving assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) or related appropriations. U.S. and non-U.S. for-profit entities may also apply, but there is an important limitation: USAID policy prohibits paying profit or fee to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements. For-profit applicants can still participate meaningfully, including as prime recipients without profit or as subcontractors/vendors in a buyer-seller relationship where profit on goods and services is permitted. Importantly, "forgone profit" cannot be counted as cost share or leveraged funding. Colleges and universities, both public and private, are treated generally as nongovernmental organizations under USAID rules and are eligible, including non-U.S. institutions unless they are located in countries ineligible for assistance.
The opportunity also addresses registration expectations for private voluntary organizations (PVOs). Local or indigenous PVOs that are not already registered with USAID can still be eligible, though USAID encourages them to register. By contrast, U.S. PVOs and international PVOs generally must be registered with USAID in order to be eligible, under applicable federal regulations. Public international organizations (PIOs) are also eligible, consistent with USAID guidance on what qualifies as a PIO.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on March 2, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 9, 2012. The catalog reference for the assistance authority is CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanatory focus being conflict management and mitigation.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Miada Younis, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable via the solicitation mailbox referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Conflict Management and Mitigation / USAID West Bank and Gaza (APS 294 12 000004)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conflict Management and Mitigation / USAID West Bank and Gaza."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 294 12 000004.
Which agency and office issued this solicitation?
This is a discretionary USAID assistance solicitation issued by USAID's West Bank and Gaza mission.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program is designed to support activities that reduce conflict and encourage reconciliation, with a clear emphasis on people-to-people initiatives.
What does "people-to-people" mean in this solicitation?
People-to-people initiatives, as described here, are proposals that bring together individuals from different ethnic, religious, or political groups affected by national conflict, civil conflict, or war, and use structured engagement to ease tensions, build trust, and support longer-term coexistence.
What types of conflicts does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity references communities affected by national conflict, civil conflict, or war, and supports activities aimed at easing tensions and building trust across group lines.
What award types might USAID use for this opportunity?
USAID may make awards as a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement for this opportunity?
A grant typically reflects a standard assistance relationship, while a cooperative agreement generally involves a more hands-on partnership with USAID during implementation. The specific structure depends on how USAID sets up a given award.
How much funding is available per award?
The award floor (minimum) is $50,000 and the award ceiling (maximum) is $1,200,000.
Does this opportunity support both small and large projects?
Yes. The stated funding range allows for smaller pilot-style interventions (near the $50,000 floor) as well as larger multi-component programs (up to the $1,200,000 ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Can an applicant still include leveraged resources even though cost share is not required?
Yes. While not required, proposals may still describe leveraged resources or complementary support if available.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally broad, but proposals must specifically align with the people-to-people program concept described in the solicitation.
What kinds of organizations does USAID say may be potential partners?
Potential partners can include, but are not limited to: private voluntary organizations, foundations, colleges and universities, civic groups, faith-based and community institutions, international organizations, private businesses and associations, regional organizations, philanthropic organizations, and advocacy groups.
Are new partners encouraged to apply?
Yes. USAID explicitly encourages applications from new partners, indicating openness to organizations that may not have extensive prior USAID funding history.
Can U.S. nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. U.S. nonprofit organizations may apply, provided they are otherwise eligible under U.S. foreign assistance rules.
Can non-U.S. nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. Non-U.S. nonprofit organizations may apply, provided they are otherwise eligible under U.S. foreign assistance rules.
Are any foreign government-owned entities restricted from applying?
Yes. Certain foreign government-owned parastatal entities are not eligible if they are from countries barred from receiving assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) or related appropriations.
Can for-profit organizations apply as prime applicants?
Yes. U.S. and non-U.S. for-profit entities may apply, but USAID policy prohibits paying profit or fee to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements.
If a for-profit organization is the prime recipient, can it earn profit or a fee?
No. Under this opportunity's stated USAID policy, profit or fee cannot be paid to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements.
Can for-profit organizations participate in other ways if they cannot earn profit as the prime?
Yes. For-profit entities can participate as prime recipients without profit, or as subcontractors/vendors in a buyer-seller relationship where profit on goods and services is permitted.
Can "forgone profit" be counted as cost share or leveraged funding?
No. The solicitation information states that forgone profit cannot be counted as cost share or leveraged funding.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Colleges and universities (public and private) are treated generally as nongovernmental organizations under USAID rules and are eligible.
Are non-U.S. colleges and universities eligible?
Yes, unless they are located in countries ineligible for assistance.
Do private voluntary organizations (PVOs) need to be registered with USAID to apply?
It depends on the type of PVO. Local or indigenous PVOs that are not already registered can still be eligible, though USAID encourages them to register. U.S. PVOs and international PVOs generally must be registered with USAID to be eligible, under applicable federal regulations.
Are public international organizations (PIOs) eligible?
Yes. Public international organizations are eligible, consistent with USAID guidance on what qualifies as a PIO.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The catalog reference is CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How is the activity category described?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanatory focus being conflict management and mitigation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 2, 2012.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 2, 2012.
What is the application closing date?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as April 9, 2012.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Miada Younis, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable via the solicitation mailbox referenced in the notice.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary USAID assistance solicitation.
What is the key alignment requirement for proposals?
Proposals must align with the people-to-people program concept described in the solicitation, emphasizing structured engagement across different ethnic, religious, or political groups to reduce tensions and support coexistence.
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