Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GRO EGAS DGP 10 001
Apply for M OAA GRO EGAS DGP 10 001
- The Agency for International Development in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development Grants Program" 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 Feb 12, 2010 and posted on Dec 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 19, 2010 Per Amendment#3 found under the Full Application tab, the DGP Opportunity has been extended to 2/19/2010. Also, Click on the Full Application tab at the top of this page to find additional amendments to this RFA. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Development Grants Program (DGP) is a USAID funding opportunity run through the Office of Development Partners (ODP), Division of Private and Voluntary Cooperation (PVC). It is authorized under Section 674 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 and is designed to fund practical, on-the-ground development activities that contribute to USAID objectives in specific countries. The program emphasizes work that aligns with broader agency priorities, especially Food Security, Global Climate Change, and expanding engagement with new partners.
Funding under this round supports projects in four focus areas: climate change adaptation, microenterprise, water and sanitation, and dairy. In simple terms, applicants are expected to propose implementable activities that produce clear development results in at least one of these sectors, while also showing how the work fits within USAID priorities and contributes to measurable outcomes. Award recipients are responsible for managing performance and ensuring that the proposed objectives are achieved over the life of the project, consistent with USAID program goals and any country-specific expectations described in the full announcement.
The total funding amount USAID planned for this competition was about $40 million in FY 2009 funds, intended to be obligated in FY 2010 and spent over a three-year period, assuming funds were available. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum of $1 to a maximum (ceiling) of $2,000,000. The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation rather than a hands-off grant relationship. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants need to plan for contributing a portion of resources toward the project (cash and/or in-kind, as permitted by the detailed rules in the solicitation).
Eligibility is aimed primarily at two categories of organizations: U.S.-based Private and Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) and indigenous, local nongovernmental organizations (local NGOs/LNGOs). The listing also indicates the opportunity was broadly open ("unrestricted") as long as applicants fit any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full text of the announcement. As with many USAID competitions, applications are evaluated against published criteria, and the notice signals a process involving concept papers and full applications, with selection based on how well proposals meet stated goals, expected results, and review standards.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (M/OAA/GRO/EGAS/DGP-10-001) and CFDA/Assistance Listing reference 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted December 22, 2009, originally closed February 12, 2010, and was extended by amendment to February 19, 2010, with the archive date listed as March 14, 2010. USAID also explicitly reserved the right to fund any, all, or none of the applications received, and noted that late applications might be eligible to resubmit under the next fiscal year cycle (FY 2010 DGP), depending on the rules of that later round.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Roderick Watson, Contract Specialist, at (202) 712-0442.
Development Grants Program (DGP) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Development Grants Program (DGP)?
The Development Grants Program (DGP) is a USAID funding opportunity run through the Office of Development Partners (ODP), Division of Private and Voluntary Cooperation (PVC). It is intended to fund practical, on-the-ground development activities that contribute to USAID objectives in specific countries.
2) Which USAID office manages this opportunity?
This opportunity is run through USAID's Office of Development Partners (ODP), within the Division of Private and Voluntary Cooperation (PVC).
3) What is the legal authority for the DGP?
The program is authorized under Section 674 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008.
4) What types of activities does DGP fund?
DGP is designed to fund implementable, on-the-ground development activities. Applicants are expected to propose practical activities that produce clear development results and contribute to USAID objectives in specific countries.
5) What are the focus areas supported under this funding round?
Funding under this round supports projects in four focus areas: climate change adaptation, microenterprise, water and sanitation, and dairy.
6) Do projects need to align with USAID agency priorities?
Yes. The program emphasizes work aligned with broader USAID priorities, especially Food Security, Global Climate Change, and expanding engagement with new partners.
7) Does a proposal have to address more than one focus area?
The information provided states that applicants are expected to produce clear development results in at least one of the four focus areas. It does not state that multiple focus areas are required.
8) What outcomes does USAID expect from funded projects?
Applicants are expected to propose activities that produce clear development results and show how the work contributes to measurable outcomes. Award recipients are responsible for managing performance and ensuring proposed objectives are achieved over the life of the project.
9) What is the total planned funding amount for this competition?
USAID planned about $40 million in FY 2009 funds for this competition, intended to be obligated in FY 2010 and spent over a three-year period, assuming funds were available.
10) What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum of $1 to a maximum (ceiling) of $2,000,000.
11) What is the funding mechanism?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
12) What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
As described in the opportunity, a cooperative agreement means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, and applicants need to plan to contribute a portion of resources toward the project (cash and/or in-kind), as permitted by the detailed rules in the solicitation.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed primarily at two categories of organizations: U.S.-based Private and Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) and indigenous, local nongovernmental organizations (local NGOs/LNGOs). The listing also indicates the opportunity was broadly open ("unrestricted") as long as applicants fit any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
15) Is this opportunity described as unrestricted?
Yes. The listing indicates the opportunity was broadly open ("unrestricted"), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full text of the announcement.
16) How are applications evaluated?
Applications are evaluated against published criteria. Selection is based on how well proposals meet stated goals, expected results, and review standards described in the notice and full announcement.
17) Does the process involve concept papers and full applications?
Yes. The notice signals a process involving concept papers and full applications.
18) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is M/OAA/GRO/EGAS/DGP-10-001.
19) What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing reference for this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing reference is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
20) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 22, 2009.
21) What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The opportunity originally closed on February 12, 2010, and it was extended by amendment to February 19, 2010.
22) What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date listed is March 14, 2010.
23) Does USAID guarantee it will fund awards under this competition?
No. USAID explicitly reserved the right to fund any, all, or none of the applications received.
24) What happens if an application was submitted late?
The notice states that late applications might be eligible to resubmit under the next fiscal year cycle (FY 2010 DGP), depending on the rules of that later round.
25) Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Roderick Watson, Contract Specialist, at (202) 712-0442.
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