Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 391 12 000002
Apply for RFA 391 12 000002
- The Pakistan USAID Islamabad 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 Victims Support Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 6, 2012 and posted on Feb 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 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 $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Quialified U.S. and Non U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID Conflict Victims Support Program (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 391-12-000002) is a grant opportunity designed to deliver equitable, transparent assistance to civilian victims of conflict-related violence in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The program focuses on supporting people who have been injured, disabled, or killed as a result of military operations and/or terrorist attacks in these areas, with an emphasis on maximizing services that reach the intended beneficiaries. USAID frames the target population specifically as non-military, non-police, non-combatant, and non-civil servant civilians. Civil servants are explicitly excluded because the Government of Pakistan already provides coverage for them and their heirs under a separate compensation scheme.
The assistance model envisioned under this opportunity is meant to be comprehensive rather than one-dimensional. Applicants are expected to design support packages that reflect the real, long-term consequences of conflict-related harm, including medical care, psychosocial support, livelihood restoration, and other longer-term recovery needs. In practical terms, this suggests programming that could include healthcare and rehabilitation services, counseling and trauma-informed care, disability-related support, economic recovery assistance such as vocational training or cash-based livelihood inputs, and longer-term reintegration services for affected households. A key requirement is that these packages are structured to ensure maximum service delivery, meaning the proposal should clearly show how funds translate into tangible, direct help for victims and families.
The award is anticipated as a three-year cooperative agreement, subject to the availability of funds, with a projected total value of up to USD 25,000,000. The funding range listed sets a floor of USD 20,000,000 and a ceiling of USD 25,000,000. USAID indicates that, due to the nature of the program, it expects at least 60 percent of the overall budget to be allocated as direct assistance to conflict victims, signaling that a large share of resources should go straight to beneficiary support rather than administrative or overhead costs. The opportunity also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources or secure matching support consistent with the solicitation's rules.
Implementation is designed to be closely coordinated with Pakistani government counterparts and aligned with other U.S. Government activities in the region. The selected organization is expected to coordinate and collaborate directly with KP provincial line ministries, especially the Department of Social Welfare and Women's Development, as well as the FATA Secretariat and other entities responsible for basic service delivery. The goal is to ensure that victim assistance is not isolated, duplicative, or disconnected from existing systems, and that it can be linked, where possible, to other ongoing USG programs in KP/FATA. This implies an emphasis on coordination mechanisms, referral pathways, and integration with existing service networks so that victims can access multiple types of support without navigating disconnected programs.
A notable feature of this opportunity is its strong public visibility requirement. USAID expects the program to be heavily branded and marked, supported by an intensive public communications and outreach component. In effect, the implementing partner would likely need to plan for outreach that informs eligible victims about available services, explains how to access assistance, and demonstrates transparency, while also meeting USAID branding and marking rules. This can include communication materials, community engagement, and public-facing reporting approaches that reinforce credibility and awareness in the target areas.
In terms of eligibility and administrative details, the opportunity is issued by USAID Pakistan (Islamabad) and is open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The expected number of awards is listed as 20, indicating USAID anticipated multiple awards rather than a single implementer, though actual award decisions depend on the solicitation and funding. The posting date was February 16, 2012, with a closing date of March 27, 2012 (the same as the original closing date), and the archive date is August 14, 2012. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement in the program's design and implementation through ongoing collaboration, approvals, or technical direction compared to a standard grant.
For applicants or stakeholders seeking more information from the original notice, USAID listed two points of contact: Afshan Faisal (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, +92 51 208 1494, aafaisal@usaid.gov) and Saadi Akhtar (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, +92 51 208 1288, sakhtar@usaid.gov).
FAQs: USAID Conflict Victims Support Program (RFA 391-12-000002)
What is the USAID Conflict Victims Support Program?
The USAID Conflict Victims Support Program is a grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 391-12-000002) intended to provide equitable and transparent assistance to civilian victims of conflict-related violence in Pakistan.
Where will the program operate?
The opportunity targets Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
Who is the program meant to help?
The program is focused on civilians who have been injured, disabled, or killed due to military operations and/or terrorist attacks in KP and FATA.
Are military, police, combatants, or civil servants eligible as beneficiaries?
No. USAID frames the target population specifically as non-military, non-police, non-combatant, and non-civil servant civilians.
Why are civil servants excluded from the target population?
Civil servants are explicitly excluded because the Government of Pakistan already provides coverage for them and their heirs through a separate compensation scheme.
What types of assistance does USAID expect applicants to provide?
USAID envisions comprehensive support packages that reflect long-term consequences of conflict-related harm. The notice indicates programming could include medical care, rehabilitation, psychosocial support, counseling/trauma-informed care, disability-related support, livelihood restoration, economic recovery assistance (such as vocational training or cash-based livelihood inputs), and longer-term reintegration services for affected households.
Is the program intended to be short-term emergency relief or long-term recovery support?
Based on the description, the assistance model is meant to be comprehensive and responsive to long-term recovery needs, not only one-time or one-dimensional support.
What does "maximum service delivery" mean in this opportunity?
The notice emphasizes that proposals should clearly show how funds translate into tangible, direct help for victims and families, with services reaching the intended beneficiaries.
What type of award is anticipated?
USAID anticipates a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (as described in the notice)?
The notice explains that a cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects substantial involvement in the program's design and implementation through ongoing collaboration, approvals, or technical direction compared to a standard grant.
How long is the anticipated period of performance?
The award is anticipated as a three-year cooperative agreement, subject to the availability of funds.
What is the total anticipated funding amount?
The projected total value is up to USD 25,000,000.
What is the funding range for this opportunity?
The listed funding range is USD 20,000,000 (floor) to USD 25,000,000 (ceiling).
Is there a requirement that most funds go directly to beneficiaries?
Yes. USAID indicates it expects at least 60 percent of the overall budget to be allocated as direct assistance to conflict victims.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources or secure matching support consistent with the solicitation's rules.
Who can apply for this opportunity?
The opportunity is open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Which USAID office issued the opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by USAID Pakistan (Islamabad).
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The expected number of awards is listed as 20, indicating USAID anticipated multiple awards rather than a single implementer (subject to the solicitation and available funding).
What coordination is expected with the Government of Pakistan?
The implementing partner is expected to coordinate and collaborate with KP provincial line ministries (especially the Department of Social Welfare and Women's Development), the FATA Secretariat, and other entities responsible for basic service delivery.
Why is coordination with government counterparts emphasized?
The notice highlights the goal of ensuring victim assistance is not isolated, duplicative, or disconnected from existing systems, and that it can link where possible to other ongoing U.S. Government programs in KP/FATA.
Does the opportunity require coordination with other U.S. Government activities?
Yes. Implementation is designed to be aligned with other U.S. Government activities in the region where possible.
What kinds of systems or mechanisms might applicants need to plan for (based on the notice)?
The description implies an emphasis on coordination mechanisms, referral pathways, and integration with existing service networks so victims can access multiple types of support without navigating disconnected programs.
Is public visibility and communications a major requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a strong public visibility requirement, with expectations for heavy branding and marking and an intensive public communications and outreach component.
What is the purpose of the outreach and communications component?
The notice describes outreach that informs eligible victims about available services, explains how to access assistance, and demonstrates transparency, while meeting USAID branding and marking rules.
What are the key dates for the opportunity?
The posting date was February 16, 2012. The closing date was March 27, 2012. The archive date is August 14, 2012.
Who are the listed contacts for more information in the original notice?
USAID listed Afshan Faisal (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, +92 51 208 1494, aafaisal@usaid.gov) and Saadi Akhtar (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, +92 51 208 1288, sakhtar@usaid.gov).
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