Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GRO ALPS 09 001 LOCAL
Apply for M OAA GRO ALPS 09 001 LOCAL
- 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 "Development Grants Program Local NGOs" 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 Aug 29, 2008 and posted on Aug 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See full Annual Program Statement attached to this synopsis
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Opportunity Summary:
The Development Grants Program (DGP) for Local NGOs is a USAID funding opportunity designed to support development-focused activities implemented by local non-governmental organizations. It was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under a discretionary funding announcement and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. In practice, that means USAID anticipated a more hands-on partnership approach than a simple grant, with substantial involvement from the agency during implementation, as is typical for cooperative agreements. The official program authority for this opportunity is tied to U.S. law, specifically Section 674 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, which provides the basis for the Development Grants Program that this Annual Program Statement (APS) supports.
The announcement was released on August 29, 2008, and remained open until January 29, 2009, after which it was archived on January 30, 2009. The total estimated funding available across awards was listed as $10,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall within a defined range, with a minimum (award floor) of $50,000 and a maximum (award ceiling) of $500,000. The opportunity explicitly states that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although the full APS would normally clarify whether voluntary leveraged resources could strengthen an application.
The funding activity category is labeled as "Other," with clarification expected in the attached APS (the synopsis indicates that the details are contained in the full Annual Program Statement). The associated CFDA number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, placing the opportunity within USAID's broader portfolio of overseas assistance programming. While the synopsis does not spell out the thematic sectors, target countries, or specific technical priorities, it repeatedly points applicants to the full APS for those critical details, including the program purpose, eligible activities, submission requirements, selection criteria, and any geographic or organizational limitations that define what "local NGO" means for this specific competition.
Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others," with additional eligibility rules contained in the APS. This usually signals that eligibility is not limited to U.S.-based entities and that there are likely specific requirements for local organizations, such as being legally registered in the country of operation, having local governance and leadership, and meeting USAID standards related to financial management and organizational capacity. Because the synopsis defers to the APS, the definitive eligibility definition, any restrictions (for example, exclusions for certain entity types), and documentation requirements would have been located in that attached statement rather than in the brief public listing.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, USAID directed inquiries to the Office of Development Partners, Private and Voluntary Cooperation Division (USAID/ODP/PVC), specifically a general inbox intended for Local NGOs. The synopsis also includes an "Additional Information" link pointing to the website of USAID's Private and Voluntary Cooperation Office, which would have served as a resource for program guidance, partnership information, and access to the complete APS materials that governed the competition.
Development Grants Program (DGP) for Local NGOs - FAQs
What is the Development Grants Program (DGP) for Local NGOs?
The Development Grants Program (DGP) for Local NGOs is a USAID funding opportunity intended to support development-focused activities implemented by local non-governmental organizations (local NGOs). It was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as an Annual Program Statement (APS).
Which U.S. government agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
What type of funding announcement is it?
It was issued under a discretionary funding announcement in the form of an Annual Program Statement (APS). The synopsis indicates that key requirements and details are contained in the full APS.
What funding instrument does USAID use for this opportunity?
USAID uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument for this opportunity.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally signals a more hands-on partnership approach than a simple grant, with substantial involvement by USAID during implementation, as is typical for cooperative agreements.
What is the legal authority for the DGP APS?
The official program authority is tied to Section 674 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, which provides the basis for the Development Grants Program supported by this APS.
When was the announcement released?
The announcement was released on August 29, 2008.
What was the application period (open and close dates)?
The opportunity remained open until January 29, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on January 30, 2009.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available across awards was listed as $10,000,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (award floor) of $50,000 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity explicitly states that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Does the synopsis say whether voluntary leveraged resources could help?
The synopsis does not specify this. It notes that the full APS would normally clarify whether voluntary leveraged resources could strengthen an application.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is labeled as "Other." The synopsis indicates that clarification is expected in the attached APS.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 98.001.
What does CFDA 98.001 refer to?
CFDA 98.001 corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, placing the opportunity within USAID's broader overseas assistance programming.
Does the synopsis list the thematic sectors, target countries, or technical priorities?
No. The synopsis does not spell out the thematic sectors, target countries, or specific technical priorities. It repeatedly points applicants to the full APS for those details.
Where are the program purpose, eligible activities, and selection criteria described?
According to the synopsis, these critical details (including program purpose, eligible activities, submission requirements, selection criteria, and any geographic or organizational limitations) are contained in the full Annual Program Statement (APS).
Who is eligible to apply, based on the synopsis?
Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others," with additional eligibility rules contained in the APS. The synopsis suggests the opportunity is designed for local NGOs, but the definitive eligibility definition is in the full APS.
Does the synopsis define what "local NGO" means for this competition?
No. The synopsis indicates that the full APS contains geographic or organizational limitations that define what "local NGO" means for this specific competition.
Are there likely specific requirements for local organizations?
The synopsis implies that specific requirements likely apply (and would be described in the APS), such as being legally registered in the country of operation, having local governance and leadership, and meeting USAID standards for financial management and organizational capacity.
Where would any restrictions or required documentation be found?
Because the synopsis defers to the APS, the definitive eligibility definition, any restrictions (such as exclusions for certain entity types), and documentation requirements would be located in the full APS rather than in the public synopsis.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
USAID directed inquiries to the Office of Development Partners, Private and Voluntary Cooperation Division (USAID/ODP/PVC), using a general inbox intended for Local NGOs.
Is there a related USAID office or resource link mentioned?
Yes. The synopsis includes an "Additional Information" link pointing to the website of USAID's Private and Voluntary Cooperation Office, intended as a resource for program guidance, partnership information, and access to the complete APS materials.
What information is missing from the synopsis that applicants would need?
The synopsis does not provide the specific sectors, countries, technical priorities, detailed eligibility definition, required application components, submission instructions, or selection criteria. It states these are in the full APS.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. The opportunity closed on January 29, 2009 and was archived on January 30, 2009.
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