Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID WASHINGTON GRO LMA 10 00001
Apply for USAID WASHINGTON GRO LMA 10 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 "Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Political Prisoners and their Families" 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 15, 2010 and posted on Mar 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 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 $1,500,000.00 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Political Prisoners and their Families" is a USAID-funded humanitarian assistance program that was published as a mandatory funding opportunity and planned to be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement. The core purpose of the opportunity is to support the delivery of humanitarian aid to political prisoners and to the families who are affected by political imprisonment, which typically includes households that lose income and face added legal, medical, and basic living burdens because a family member has been detained.
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Funding Opportunity Number "USAID WASHINGTON GRO LMA 10 00001" and is associated with CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs. The activity category is listed under "Other," with the clarification that the relevant category is humanitarian assistance. In practical terms, that framing signals the program is oriented toward meeting urgent, basic needs rather than long-term development work, even though the implementing partner may need to build systems to deliver assistance responsibly and securely.
USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement, with an award ceiling of $1,500,000. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness. The opportunity timeline shows it was posted and created on March 15, 2010, with an original and current closing date of April 22, 2010, and it was scheduled to be archived on May 22, 2010. Those dates indicate a relatively short application window, which is common for certain humanitarian or sensitive assistance mechanisms where speed and operational readiness may be valued.
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This suggests USAID was open to both humanitarian-focused NGOs and public academic institutions that can manage overseas assistance programs, though the nature of the activity (direct humanitarian support to political prisoners and their families) most often aligns with organizations experienced in protection-oriented assistance, case management, secure distributions, and compliance in complex political environments.
For questions or technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Paul Burford, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at (202) 712-4697, with an accompanying USAID email contact reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Political Prisoners and their Families."
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
What type of program is this?
This is a USAID-funded humanitarian assistance program focused on delivering aid to political prisoners and to families affected by political imprisonment.
What is the core purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to support the delivery of humanitarian aid to political prisoners and to the families impacted by political imprisonment, particularly households that lose income and face additional legal, medical, and basic living burdens due to a family member being detained.
What kind of funding mechanism was planned for implementation?
USAID planned to implement the program through a Cooperative Agreement.
Is this a mandatory funding opportunity?
Yes. It was published as a mandatory funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is "USAID WASHINGTON GRO LMA 10 00001."
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
What activity category does USAID list for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification that the relevant category is humanitarian assistance.
Does the humanitarian assistance framing affect what the work is expected to focus on?
Yes. The humanitarian assistance framing indicates the program is oriented toward meeting urgent, basic needs rather than long-term development work, even if the implementing partner may need to build systems to deliver assistance responsibly and securely.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount of funding available?
The award ceiling was $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 15, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was April 22, 2010.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
It was scheduled to be archived on May 22, 2010.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (March 15, 2010) and closing date (April 22, 2010), the application window was relatively short, which is common for certain humanitarian or sensitive assistance mechanisms where speed and operational readiness may be valued.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are private universities included as eligible institutions of higher education?
The eligibility description specifically mentions public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. It also notes that 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education. No additional eligibility categories are provided in the information shown.
What kinds of organizations does this opportunity seem designed for?
While both eligible nonprofits and certain higher education institutions could apply, the described activity (direct humanitarian support to political prisoners and their families) most often aligns with organizations experienced in protection-oriented assistance, case management, secure distributions, and compliance in complex political environments.
Does the opportunity specify the geography or country of implementation?
No location details are included in the provided description beyond noting that the CFDA code relates to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
Who should applicants contact with questions or technical difficulties accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Paul Burford, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at (202) 712-4697, with an accompanying USAID email contact reference.
What kind of questions is the point of contact meant to handle?
Based on the listing, the contact was provided for questions or technical difficulties accessing the full announcement.
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