Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 12 00001
Apply for APS OAA 12 00001
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DCHA CMM FY 12 Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.004 Non Governmental Organization Strengthening (NGO).
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 3, 2012 and posted on Jan 18, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 9, 2012 Applications received no later than 500 p.m. local Mission time on Friday, March 9, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Africa Angola Burundi Cote d Ivoire East Africa Regional Ethiopia Guinea Bissau Kenya Rwanda Senegal Uganda Zimbabwe Asia Burma Cambodia Indonesia Nepal Europe and Eurasia Bosnia and Herzegovina Georgia Kyrgyzstan Russia Tajikistan Latin America and the Caribbean Peru Please note Applications to the East Africa Regional Mission can include activities in Burundi, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda but must be cross border or multi country programs. Single country activities may not be submitted to the regional mission but should be submitted to the mission for the country in which activities will take place. Please also see the Mission specific criteria below for East Africa.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DCHA/CMM FY 12 Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number APS-OAA-12-00001) is a USAID Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (DCHA/CMM) Annual Program Statement designed to support practical, on-the-ground efforts that reduce violent conflict and strengthen peace and reconciliation in selected conflict-affected settings. The central goal is to make measurable progress toward conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, and reconciliation while also supporting broader USAID development objectives within the targeted country or countries.
This APS is specifically focused on "people-to-people" approaches to conflict mitigation. In practice, these programs generally bring together individuals or representatives from groups affected by conflict to engage in structured, purposeful interaction in a safe environment. The intent is to address social fractures that often sit beneath broader political or armed conflict, including divisions tied to ethnicity, religion, social status, class, or political affiliation. By creating repeated opportunities for engagement rather than one-off events, people-to-people projects aim to reduce prejudice, counter demonization narratives, and weaken the stereotypes that keep groups apart. The expected result is stronger mutual understanding, trust, empathy, and more resilient social ties that can help communities manage tensions without returning to violence.
A key feature of this funding opportunity is its emphasis on learning and evidence. USAID is not only looking to fund conflict mitigation activities, but also to capture lessons learned and best practices that can improve future people-to-people programming. The knowledge generated from funded awards is intended to feed into future USAID programs and solicitations and to inform DCHA/CMMs broader research agenda on conflict management and mitigation. The announcement notes that DCHA/CMM has been conducting a global evaluation of grants implemented under this APS since 2004, signaling that applicants should expect a strong interest in monitoring, evaluation, and clear documentation of what works, what does not, and why.
The mechanism for funding is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means substantial engagement from USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant. The total estimated funding available is $15.5 million, with an anticipated number of awards around 10. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $1.2 million. Cost sharing is not required under this opportunity.
Eligibility is tied to specific USAID Missions and designated conflict-affected countries listed in the announcement. Eligible geographies include countries in Africa (Angola, Burundi, Cote dIvoire, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda, Zimbabwe), Asia (Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal), Europe and Eurasia (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan), and Latin America and the Caribbean (Peru). The East Africa Regional Mission has a specific rule: applications submitted to that regional platform may include activities in Burundi, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, but they must be cross-border or multi-country in nature. Single-country activities are not eligible for submission to the regional mission and instead must be directed to the relevant USAID Mission in the country where the work will occur.
The APS was posted January 18, 2012, with a closing date of March 9, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. local Mission time, and it was archived April 8, 2012. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 98.004 (Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening), reflecting the emphasis on supporting capable implementers to deliver effective peacebuilding programming in complex environments. The listed point of contact for access issues was an Agreements Officer, Ousmane Faye.
FAQs: DCHA/CMM FY 12 Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities (APS-OAA-12-00001)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the USAID Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (DCHA/CMM) FY 12 Annual Program Statement (APS) for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities (Funding Opportunity Number APS-OAA-12-00001). It is designed to support practical, on-the-ground efforts that reduce violent conflict and strengthen peace and reconciliation in selected conflict-affected settings.
What is the central goal of the APS?
The central goal is to make measurable progress toward conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, and reconciliation, while also supporting broader USAID development objectives within the targeted country or countries.
What types of approaches does this APS prioritize?
This APS is specifically focused on "people-to-people" approaches to conflict mitigation. These approaches bring together individuals or representatives from groups affected by conflict for structured, purposeful interaction in a safe environment.
What problems are people-to-people programs meant to address?
People-to-people programs are intended to address social fractures that often sit beneath broader political or armed conflict, including divisions tied to ethnicity, religion, social status, class, or political affiliation.
What outcomes are people-to-people projects expected to produce?
By creating repeated opportunities for engagement (rather than one-off events), these projects aim to reduce prejudice, counter demonization narratives, weaken stereotypes, and build stronger mutual understanding, trust, empathy, and more resilient social ties so communities can manage tensions without returning to violence.
Is USAID looking for learning and evidence from funded projects?
Yes. A key feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on learning and evidence. USAID is seeking not only to fund conflict mitigation activities, but also to capture lessons learned and best practices that can improve future people-to-people programming.
How will knowledge and lessons learned be used?
The knowledge generated from funded awards is intended to feed into future USAID programs and solicitations and to inform DCHA/CMM's broader research agenda on conflict management and mitigation.
Should applicants expect strong monitoring and evaluation expectations?
Yes. The announcement notes that DCHA/CMM has been conducting a global evaluation of grants implemented under this APS since 2004, which signals a strong interest in monitoring, evaluation, and clear documentation of what works, what does not, and why.
What type of funding mechanism will USAID use?
The mechanism for funding is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means substantial engagement from USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How much total funding is available under this APS?
The total estimated funding available is $15.5 million.
How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
The anticipated number of awards is around 10.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $1.2 million.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required under this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is tied to specific USAID Missions and designated conflict-affected countries listed in the announcement.
Which countries are listed as eligible geographies?
Eligible geographies include:
- Africa: Angola, Burundi, Cote dIvoire, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda, Zimbabwe
- Asia: Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal
- Europe and Eurasia: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan
- Latin America and the Caribbean: Peru
What is the special rule for the East Africa Regional Mission?
Applications submitted to the East Africa Regional Mission platform may include activities in Burundi, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, but they must be cross-border or multi-country in nature.
Can a single-country project be submitted to the East Africa Regional Mission?
No. Single-country activities are not eligible for submission to the East Africa Regional Mission. Single-country activities must be directed to the relevant USAID Mission in the country where the work will occur.
When was the APS posted?
The APS was posted on January 18, 2012.
What was the application closing date and time?
The closing date was March 9, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. local Mission time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 8, 2012.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 98.004 (Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening).
What does the CFDA listing suggest about the emphasis of the opportunity?
The CFDA 98.004 listing reflects an emphasis on supporting capable implementers to deliver effective peacebuilding programming in complex environments.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was an Agreements Officer: Ousmane Faye.
What does USAID mean by "measurable progress" in this APS context?
The announcement emphasizes making measurable progress toward conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, and reconciliation, alongside clear documentation and evidence generation. This indicates USAID expects implementers to track and demonstrate results and learning from activities.
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