Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GRO ALPS 09 002 USPVO
Apply for M OAA GRO ALPS 09 002 USPVO
- 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 U.S. PVOs" 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 $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 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 U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (U.S. PVOs) is a discretionary USAID funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism. In practical terms, that means USAID expected to be substantially involved in guiding or collaborating with award recipients during implementation, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The opportunity is tied to USAID foreign assistance programming overseas and is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The legal authority supporting the program is cited as Section 674 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, which indicates this program was established or funded pursuant to that specific appropriations language.
This funding announcement was published on August 29, 2008, with an application closing date of January 29, 2009, and it was archived shortly afterward (January 30, 2009). USAID estimated total available funding for the opportunity at $20,000,000. The stated award ceiling was $2,000,000 per award, while the award floor was listed as $0, which typically signals that USAID did not specify a minimum award size and could make awards of varying sizes depending on the proposed work and available funds. Cost sharing or matching was not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources voluntarily depending on program design and competitiveness.
Eligibility was aimed at U.S. PVOs, but the synopsis itself does not spell out the detailed eligibility criteria beyond noting that applicants fall under an "Others" category and directing readers to the full Annual Program Statement (APS) for complete rules. Similarly, the synopsis does not provide specifics on thematic priorities, target countries, program objectives, selection criteria, required application components, or reporting expectations, instead repeatedly pointing to the attached APS for the full description. That structure is common for broad annual statements where an agency sets out a framework and requirements in a longer document, sometimes allowing multiple applications or rounds under a single statement.
For additional details and the official full announcement, the posting references the website of USAID's Private and Voluntary Cooperation Office (often associated with engagement and partnership with private voluntary organizations). For applicants who could not access the announcement electronically, USAID provided a point of contact through the Office of Development Partners, Private and Voluntary Cooperation Division, via the general inbox designated for U.S. PVOs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Development Grants Program (DGP) for U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations?
The Development Grants Program (DGP) for U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (U.S. PVOs) is a discretionary USAID funding opportunity intended to support USAID foreign assistance programming overseas. Based on the synopsis provided, the opportunity is associated with USAID's partnership and engagement with U.S. private voluntary organizations.
2) What type of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism. In practical terms, this indicates USAID expected to be substantially involved during implementation (for example, providing guidance or collaborating with the recipient), rather than issuing an award with minimal federal participation.
3) Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement, and why does that matter?
It is described as a cooperative agreement. The main reason this matters is the level of USAID involvement: cooperative agreements generally involve substantial agency participation in the program as it is carried out, compared to more hands-off arrangements typical of some grants.
4) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001, titled "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
5) What legal authority supports this program?
The legal authority cited is Section 674 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008. The synopsis indicates the program was established or funded pursuant to that appropriations language.
6) When was this funding announcement published?
The funding announcement was published on August 29, 2008.
7) What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was January 29, 2009.
8) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on January 30, 2009, which indicates it is no longer accepting applications under that posting.
9) How much total funding did USAID estimate was available?
USAID estimated the total available funding at $20,000,000.
10) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling was $2,000,000 per award.
11) What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0. This typically signals that USAID did not specify a minimum award size and could make awards of varying sizes depending on the proposed work and available funds.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required as a condition of eligibility, according to the synopsis.
13) Can an applicant still include cost share or leveraged resources voluntarily?
The synopsis states cost sharing was not required. It also notes that applicants sometimes propose leveraged resources voluntarily depending on program design and competitiveness; however, specific expectations for this opportunity were not provided in the synopsis and would be described in the full Annual Program Statement (APS).
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was aimed at U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (U.S. PVOs). The synopsis does not spell out detailed eligibility criteria beyond indicating an "Others" category and directing readers to the full Annual Program Statement (APS) for complete rules.
15) Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules?
The synopsis directs readers to the full Annual Program Statement (APS) for complete eligibility requirements.
16) Does the synopsis list the thematic priorities or program objectives?
No. The synopsis does not provide specifics on thematic priorities, target countries, program objectives, or other programmatic details. It repeatedly points to the attached APS for the full description.
17) Does the synopsis identify the target countries or locations?
No. The synopsis states the opportunity is tied to USAID foreign assistance programming overseas, but it does not list target countries or locations. Those details were expected to be in the APS.
18) Does the synopsis include the selection criteria or how applications will be evaluated?
No. The synopsis does not include selection criteria or evaluation details. It refers readers to the APS for the complete rules and requirements.
19) Does the synopsis specify required application components?
No. The synopsis does not list required application components and instead directs applicants to the APS for complete application instructions.
20) Does the synopsis describe reporting or compliance requirements?
No. Reporting expectations and related requirements are not described in the synopsis and were expected to be detailed in the APS.
21) What is an Annual Program Statement (APS) in this context?
Based on the synopsis, the APS appears to be the primary document that contains the full framework and requirements for the opportunity. The synopsis suggests this is a common structure for broad annual statements where the agency provides a longer document describing rules and requirements.
22) Where was the official full announcement hosted or referenced?
The posting references the website of USAID's Private and Voluntary Cooperation Office (associated with engagement and partnership with private voluntary organizations) for additional details and the official full announcement.
23) What should applicants do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
USAID provided a point of contact through the Office of Development Partners, Private and Voluntary Cooperation Division, via the general inbox designated for U.S. PVOs.
24) Which USAID office is associated with this opportunity based on the synopsis?
The synopsis references USAID's Private and Voluntary Cooperation Office and identifies a contact route through the Office of Development Partners, Private and Voluntary Cooperation Division.
25) Is this opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. The synopsis characterizes the DGP as a discretionary USAID funding opportunity.
26) Does the synopsis indicate whether multiple awards could be made?
The synopsis provides a total estimated funding amount ($20,000,000) and a per-award ceiling ($2,000,000), but it does not explicitly state the number of awards. The mention of an APS structure is described as common for broad annual statements that sometimes allow multiple applications or rounds under a single statement, but the synopsis itself does not confirm a specific approach for this posting.
27) Where should someone look for definitive requirements and instructions?
The synopsis consistently points to the full Annual Program Statement (APS) for definitive requirements, including eligibility, objectives, priorities, evaluation criteria, application components, and reporting expectations.
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