Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID THAILAND RFI 486 16 000002
Apply for USAID THAILAND RFI 486 16 000002
- The USAID-THA in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Counter Trafficking In Persons in Asia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 09, 2016 and posted on Feb 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Counter Trafficking in Persons in Asia" opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Thailand (USAID-THA) to gather market feedback ahead of a potential future activity focused on countering human trafficking in Asia. Because it is an RFI rather than a formal solicitation, it is not a direct offer of funding and does not commit USAID to make an award. Instead, it is a way for the agency to collect practical input on who is interested, what capabilities exist in the market, what approaches are feasible, and what implementation considerations should shape a later, more formal procurement or assistance opportunity. USAID notes that submissions may be used to refine and develop the final approach to the concept, meaning the information provided could influence the design, scope, and structure of a subsequent program.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Title "Counter Trafficking In Persons in Asia" and Funding Opportunity Number/Reference Number "USAID THAILAND RFI 486 16 000002" (also shown as USAID-THAILAND-RFI-486-16-000002). It was created and posted on February 9, 2016, with a release date of February 10, 2016. Responses were due on February 24, 2016, which is listed as both the original and current closing date. The listing is categorized as discretionary and uses an "Other" funding instrument type, reflecting that this is an information-gathering notice rather than a standard grant competition. The activity category is labeled under Humanities (with a note pointing to Cultural Affairs in CFDA), and the CFDA number provided is 98.001.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, with the caveat that any additional eligibility details would be contained in the full notice text under "Additional Information on Eligibility." The notice does not specify an award ceiling and does not list expected awards, which is consistent with an RFI: USAID is not yet announcing a funded competition, but rather collecting information to inform potential next steps. Overall, the key takeaway is that USAID/Thailand was seeking input from organizations and stakeholders with relevant experience and capacity in anti-trafficking work in Asia, with the intent of using that feedback to shape a future, more definitive program design or solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Counter Trafficking In Persons in Asia (USAID/Thailand RFI)
1) What is this opportunity, in plain terms?
This posting is a Request for Information (RFI) from USAID/Thailand (USAID-THA) titled "Counter Trafficking In Persons in Asia." An RFI is used to gather feedback from the market (organizations, practitioners, and other stakeholders) before USAID decides whether and how to launch a future funded activity.
2) Is this a grant or funding opportunity I can apply to right now?
No. Based on the notice description, this is not a formal solicitation and it is not a direct offer of funding. USAID is not committing to make an award under this RFI. It is an information-gathering step that may lead to a later procurement or assistance opportunity.
3) What is USAID trying to learn from this RFI?
USAID is seeking practical input on topics such as who is interested in a potential activity, what relevant capabilities exist in the market, what approaches are feasible, and what implementation considerations should shape a possible future activity focused on countering human trafficking in Asia.
4) Why would an organization respond to an RFI if it is not funding?
The notice states that submissions may be used to refine and develop the final approach to the concept. In other words, responding can help influence the design, scope, and structure of a later, more formal solicitation or program, if USAID decides to proceed.
5) What is the official title of the opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Title is "Counter Trafficking In Persons in Asia."
6) What is the funding opportunity number or reference number?
The Funding Opportunity Number/Reference Number is listed as "USAID THAILAND RFI 486 16 000002" and also appears as "USAID-THAILAND-RFI-486-16-000002."
7) Who is issuing this RFI?
The issuing entity identified in the description is USAID/Thailand (USAID-THA).
8) What is the geographic or thematic focus?
The thematic focus is countering human trafficking (counter trafficking in persons), and the geographic focus mentioned is Asia.
9) What is the posting date and release date?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 9, 2016, and the release date is listed as February 10, 2016.
10) When were responses due?
Responses were due on February 24, 2016. The notice lists February 24, 2016 as both the original closing date and the current closing date.
11) Is the deadline flexible or extended?
Based on the provided listing details, the original closing date and current closing date are the same (February 24, 2016). No extension is indicated in the information provided.
12) What type of funding instrument is this?
The instrument type is shown as "Other," which aligns with the fact that the notice is an RFI intended to collect information rather than run a standard grant competition.
13) What does it mean that the listing is categorized as "discretionary"?
The listing is categorized as discretionary. In the context of the provided description, the key practical point is that this is an information-gathering notice and not a committed funding award announcement.
14) Is eligibility limited to certain organization types?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity. The notice also indicates that any additional eligibility details would be contained in the full notice text under "Additional Information on Eligibility."
15) Does USAID specify an award ceiling or the number of expected awards?
No. The notice does not specify an award ceiling and does not list expected awards. This is consistent with an RFI, since USAID is not announcing a funded competition at this stage.
16) What is the activity category shown in the listing?
The activity category is labeled under Humanities, with a note pointing to Cultural Affairs in CFDA.
17) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 98.001.
18) Will USAID use submitted information to shape a future program?
Yes. The notice states that submissions may be used to refine and develop the final approach to the concept. That means the information provided could influence the design, scope, and structure of a subsequent program or solicitation.
19) Does responding to the RFI guarantee a future award or competitive advantage?
No such guarantee is stated. The information provided indicates that the RFI does not commit USAID to make an award and is meant to gather feedback for potential future planning.
20) Where would additional eligibility requirements be found?
The listing notes that any additional eligibility details would be in the full notice text under "Additional Information on Eligibility."
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