Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 13 000020
Apply for RFA OAA 13 000020
- The Agency for International Development in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development Grants Program (DGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 7, 2013 and posted on Jul 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please Section III of the RFA document for Eligibility Information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Development Grants Program (DGP) is a USAID funding opportunity designed to support sustainable, community-level development by investing in locally driven initiatives and strengthening the organizations that lead them. Through this program, USAID invites applications from two main groups: U.S.-based Private and Voluntary Organizations (U.S. PVOs) and local Non Governmental Organizations (LNGOs). The core idea behind the DGP is that long-term development outcomes are more likely to last when local civil society organizations have the skills, systems, and stability to respond to community priorities over time rather than relying on short-term external support.
A central objective of the DGP is capacity strengthening. The program is not only about funding projects on the ground, but also about helping NGOs become more capable, resilient, and effective institutions. USAID frames this as an essential part of building a healthy civil society, emphasizing that a strong NGO sector supports public accountability and helps ensure citizens needs are recognized and addressed. In practice, this typically means supporting initiatives that combine tangible grassroots development activities with organizational development such as improved governance, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, partnership development, and other internal capabilities that allow NGOs to operate sustainably.
Administratively, the DGP is managed within USAID by the Office of Innovation and Development Alliances, specifically under the Local Sustainability Division. That placement signals the program focus on sustainability and locally grounded solutions, with an emphasis on innovative development approaches and strengthening civil society organizations so they can continue delivering impact beyond the life of a grant. The opportunity is categorized under community development, aligning it with programs that prioritize local participation, community needs, and bottom-up development strategies.
This funding opportunity is issued under Funding Opportunity Number RFA OAA 13 000020, titled Development Grants Program (DGP). The funding instrument type listed includes cooperative agreement and grant, which generally indicates that awards could involve varying degrees of USAID engagement during implementation, depending on the specific instrument used. The announcement also states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner contributions as part of the overall project financing plan, with the exact expectations described in the formal RFA.
Key funding details include an estimated total funding amount of 45,000,000. The listing shows expected awards as 0 and sets the award ceiling and floor as 0, which typically suggests that the specific number of awards and award sizes are not defined in the summary record and would instead be clarified in the full RFA or determined based on the pool of applications and available funds. Eligibility is broadly described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with applicants directed to Section III of the RFA for the full eligibility requirements and definitions.
The timeline indicates the opportunity was posted on July 8, 2013, created on August 7, 2013, with an original closing date of August 8, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of August 15, 2013. For applicant support, the contact listed is Suhaib Khan, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 202 567 5059, with the DGP Team also referenced for assistance, particularly for those who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Development Grants Program (DGP) - FAQs
What is the Development Grants Program (DGP)?
The Development Grants Program (DGP) is a USAID funding opportunity intended to support sustainable, community-level development by investing in locally driven initiatives and strengthening the organizations that lead them.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
What is the main purpose of the DGP?
The core purpose is to improve long-term development outcomes by supporting community-level initiatives while also strengthening the capacity, resilience, and effectiveness of civil society organizations so they can continue responding to community priorities over time.
What does USAID mean by "capacity strengthening" in this program?
Capacity strengthening refers to efforts that help NGOs become stronger institutions, not just implement a short-term project. Based on the program description, this can include support for improved governance, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, partnership development, and other internal organizational capabilities tied to sustainability.
Does the DGP fund only on-the-ground projects, or also organizational development?
Both. The DGP is described as supporting initiatives that combine grassroots development activities with organizational development to help NGOs operate sustainably beyond the life of a grant.
What kinds of outcomes is the DGP trying to support long-term?
The program is oriented toward durable development outcomes that persist after USAID funding ends, supported by NGOs with the skills, systems, and stability to keep addressing community needs.
How does the DGP connect to civil society and public accountability?
USAID frames a strong NGO sector as part of a healthy civil society, which can support public accountability and help ensure citizens' needs are recognized and addressed.
Which USAID office manages the DGP?
The DGP is managed within USAID by the Office of Innovation and Development Alliances, under the Local Sustainability Division.
What does the program's placement within the Local Sustainability Division indicate?
It signals a focus on sustainability and locally grounded solutions, with an emphasis on innovative approaches and strengthening civil society organizations so they can continue delivering impact after the grant ends.
What is the program category or focus area?
The opportunity is categorized under community development, aligning it with programs that emphasize local participation, community needs, and bottom-up development strategies.
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA OAA 13 000020.
What is the official title of the funding opportunity?
The official title is Development Grants Program (DGP).
What funding instrument type(s) are used for awards under this opportunity?
The listing includes cooperative agreement and grant as the funding instrument types.
What is the difference between a cooperative agreement and a grant in this listing?
The announcement indicates awards could involve varying degrees of USAID engagement during implementation depending on the instrument used, with cooperative agreements typically implying more USAID involvement than standard grants (as suggested by the listing language).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner contributions as part of the project financing plan. The specific expectations are described in the formal RFA.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is 45,000,000.
How many awards will USAID make under this opportunity?
The summary record shows expected awards as 0, which typically indicates the specific number of awards is not defined in the summary and would be clarified in the full RFA or determined based on the pool of applications and available funding.
What is the minimum or maximum award size (floor/ceiling)?
The summary listing shows the award floor and award ceiling as 0, which typically suggests that award sizes are not specified in the summary record and would instead be described in the full RFA or determined during the award process.
Who is eligible to apply?
USAID invites applications from two main groups: U.S.-based Private and Voluntary Organizations (U.S. PVOs) and local Non Governmental Organizations (LNGOs). The eligibility field is also noted as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with applicants directed to Section III of the RFA for full eligibility requirements and definitions.
Where can applicants find the complete eligibility requirements?
Applicants are directed to Section III of the RFA for complete eligibility requirements and definitions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2013.
When was the record created?
The listing indicates the record was created on August 7, 2013.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 8, 2013.
What is the extended/current closing date?
The current closing date listed is August 15, 2013.
Who is the main contact for applicant support?
The contact listed is Suhaib Khan, Contracting Officer.
How can applicants reach the contact person?
Suhaib Khan can be reached by phone at 202 567 5059.
Is there additional support if someone cannot access the announcement electronically?
Yes. The announcement references the "DGP Team" for assistance, particularly for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Where are the detailed program requirements and expectations described?
The summary notes that details such as cost share expectations and full eligibility definitions are described in the formal RFA.
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