Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GRO EGAS DGP 11 0001
Apply for M OAA GRO EGAS DGP 11 0001
- 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 Programs" 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 Apr 14, 2011 and posted on Mar 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 9, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) established the Development Grants Program (DGP) under the Office of Development Partners, Private and Voluntary Cooperation Division (ODP/PVC), as a small grants program which would increase the number and quality of NGO (both local and U.S. based) implementing partners who can meet the needs of the communities they serve and contribute to the accomplishment of the Agencys goals and objectives. The DGP offers USAID a unique opportunity to foster partnerships with organizations and communities that have not been direct USG development partners and to collaborate with grant recipients to make contributions to country development objectives, and the U.S. Government (USG)s priorities and initiatives. The DGP is closely aligned with Agency Initiatives addressing todays pressing problems of hunger and food security, health impacts of insufficient water resources, and challenges that accompany global climate change, local capacity development, and women and peace building as well as post conflict resolution. This RFA encourages applicants to propose effective, innovative approaches that contribute to the achievement of development objectives in the sectors specified for this third cycle of DGP funding. Funds for the DGP are available for activities in the following three sectors water (especially water and sanitation), microenterprise and climate change adaptation. Concept papers should only request support for activities that fall under the Agencys definitions for the three sectors and in particular should comply with the country specific guidance provided in Attachment 01. USAID strongly encourages cost sharing with non USG partners and the creation of innovative alliances, particularly public private partnerships. An alliance, in this sense, is a formal agreement between two or more parties created to jointly define and address a development problem. Alliance partners combine resources, risks and rewards in pursuit of common objectives. Alliance partners make financial and/or in kind contributions to increase the impact and sustainability of development efforts. Both U.S. PVOs and LNGOs are strongly encouraged to consider alliances with private partners and foundations as a means of leveraging the DGP program funding for greater impact and sustainability. For more information about USAID and alliance building, please see http://www.usaid.gov/ourwork/globalpartnerships/gda/tab.html. USAID may decide to provide awards through either 1) a Cooperative Agreement (CA) designed to enable USAID to partner with organizations having limited or no experience working directly with USAID or 2) a Fixed Obligation Grant (FOG) which quantifies project milestones and ties disbursements of funds to achievement of those milestones. A Cooperative Agreement provides for substantial USAID involvement during the award to assist the grantee in achieving the supported objectives of the agreement. An explanation of this substantial involvement can be found in subsection F below. A Fixed Obligation Grant does not include substantial involvement.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID's Development Grants Program (DGP) is a competitive grant opportunity designed to bring new, less traditional partners into USAID-funded development work. The program is aimed specifically at creating new partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including local NGOs (LNGOs) and U.S.-based private voluntary organizations (PVOs), that have had little or no prior direct USAID funding or experience managing USAID awards. Beyond simply funding projects, the DGP is structured to broaden USAID's network of implementing partners and to strengthen the operational capacity of those new partners so they can plan, manage, and deliver services more effectively over time.
In this funding cycle, USAID anticipated providing up to $54 million in total funding across all participating USAID Missions, with an estimated 50 awards based on prior program data. Individual awards were expected to be at or below $2,000,000, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000 and an award floor of $100. Activities could be funded for a period of performance of up to five years, unless a specific Mission's country guidance (referenced as Attachment 01) set different parameters. Although the overall program mentions the large anticipated total, the opportunity details emphasize that the typical grant size is $2 million or less and that awards are issued by participating Missions through a competitive process.
The program's objectives focus on three related outcomes. First, it seeks to increase participation in USAID programs by LNGOs and U.S. PVOs whose experience and expertise align with USAID and partner-country development priorities. Second, it aims to expand the number of organizations that have the internal systems needed to implement USAID-funded activities, meaning stronger planning, management, compliance, and service delivery capacity. Third, it expects measurable contributions from these organizations to the development objectives of participating USAID Mission country programs, with particular attention to USAID priorities and initiatives.
This particular DGP cycle emphasized proposals in three sectors: water (especially water and sanitation), microenterprise, and climate change adaptation. Applicants were instructed to propose activities that fit USAID's sector definitions and to follow the country-specific guidance laid out by the relevant Mission in Attachment 01. The opportunity also notes that the DGP aligns with broader agency initiatives addressing issues such as hunger and food security, health impacts linked to water scarcity, global climate change, local capacity development, women's issues, peacebuilding, and post-conflict resolution, even though the targeted funding areas for this cycle are the three sectors listed above.
Cost sharing or matching was required, and USAID strongly encouraged applicants to leverage non-U.S. Government resources and build innovative alliances, particularly public-private partnerships. In USAID's framing, an alliance is a formal collaboration where partners jointly define and address a development problem and share resources, risks, and benefits. Partners can contribute financially and/or through in-kind support to increase impact and sustainability. The solicitation explicitly encourages LNGOs and U.S. PVOs to consider alliances with private-sector partners and foundations to stretch DGP funds and improve long-term results.
USAID indicated it could issue awards under either of two mechanisms depending on the applicant and project design. One option is a Cooperative Agreement, which involves substantial USAID engagement during implementation to help grantees achieve objectives and build capacity, a model that fits the program's emphasis on partnering with organizations new to USAID. The second option is a Fixed Obligation Grant, which ties payments to completion of defined milestones and does not involve substantial USAID involvement, placing more emphasis on milestone-based accountability.
Several standard federal funding conditions are highlighted clearly. Issuing the Request for Applications (RFA) does not obligate the U.S. Government to make an award, nor does it commit the government to reimburse costs associated with preparing or submitting a concept paper or full application. Final awards are contingent on funds being appropriated, allocated, and committed through internal USAID procedures, meaning awards depend on funding availability even if an application is otherwise strong. USAID also notes the RFA may be amended as needed, including changes to deadlines, additional Mission participation, or updates to sector guidance, so applicants were expected to monitor updates.
Key administrative details in the announcement include the funding opportunity number (M OAA GRO EGAS DGP 11 0001), the CFDA listing (98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and the timeline posted at the time: posted March 14, 2011, with an original closing date of April 25, 2011, later extended to May 9, 2011, and an archive date of June 9, 2011. For access issues or questions, the announcement listed a point of contact: Roderick Watson, Contract Specialist, at 202-712-0442.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID Development Grants Program (DGP)
What is the USAID Development Grants Program (DGP)?
USAID's Development Grants Program (DGP) is a competitive grant opportunity designed to bring new, less traditional partners into USAID-funded development work. It is structured not only to fund activities, but also to broaden USAID's network of implementing partners and strengthen the operational capacity of those new partners over time.
Who is the DGP designed to support?
The DGP is aimed specifically at creating new partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including local NGOs (LNGOs) and U.S.-based private voluntary organizations (PVOs), that have had little or no prior direct USAID funding or experience managing USAID awards.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The DGP is described as a competitive grant opportunity, with awards issued by participating USAID Missions through a competitive process.
How much total funding was anticipated for this DGP cycle?
In this funding cycle, USAID anticipated providing up to $54 million in total funding across all participating USAID Missions.
About how many awards were expected?
USAID estimated roughly 50 awards based on prior program data.
What is the expected size of an individual award?
Individual awards were expected to be at or below $2,000,000. The award ceiling was $2,000,000, and the award floor was $100.
How long can projects be funded under the DGP?
Activities could be funded for a period of performance of up to five years, unless a specific Mission's country guidance (referenced as Attachment 01) set different parameters.
Which USAID offices issue the awards?
Awards are issued by participating USAID Missions. Applicants were instructed to follow the relevant Mission's country-specific guidance in Attachment 01.
What are the main objectives of the DGP?
The program objectives focus on three related outcomes: (1) increasing participation in USAID programs by LNGOs and U.S. PVOs aligned with USAID and partner-country priorities; (2) expanding the number of organizations with the internal systems needed to implement USAID-funded activities (planning, management, compliance, and service delivery capacity); and (3) achieving measurable contributions to the development objectives of participating USAID Mission country programs, with attention to USAID priorities and initiatives.
What sectors were emphasized in this DGP cycle?
This cycle emphasized proposals in three sectors: water (especially water and sanitation), microenterprise, and climate change adaptation.
Do proposed activities need to match USAID sector definitions?
Yes. Applicants were instructed to propose activities that fit USAID's sector definitions and to follow the country-specific guidance provided by the relevant Mission in Attachment 01.
Does the DGP connect to broader USAID priorities beyond the three emphasized sectors?
Yes. While the targeted funding areas for this cycle were water, microenterprise, and climate change adaptation, the opportunity also notes alignment with broader agency initiatives such as hunger and food security, health impacts linked to water scarcity, global climate change, local capacity development, women's issues, peacebuilding, and post-conflict resolution.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required under this solicitation.
What kinds of resources does USAID encourage applicants to leverage?
USAID strongly encouraged applicants to leverage non-U.S. Government resources and build innovative alliances, particularly public-private partnerships, to stretch DGP funds and improve long-term results.
What does USAID mean by an "alliance" in this opportunity?
In USAID's framing, an alliance is a formal collaboration where partners jointly define and address a development problem and share resources, risks, and benefits. Partners can contribute financially and/or through in-kind support to increase impact and sustainability.
Are applicants encouraged to partner with the private sector or foundations?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly encourages LNGOs and U.S. PVOs to consider alliances with private-sector partners and foundations.
What award mechanisms could USAID use for DGP awards?
USAID indicated it could issue awards under either of two mechanisms depending on the applicant and project design: a Cooperative Agreement or a Fixed Obligation Grant.
What is a Cooperative Agreement in the context of this program?
A Cooperative Agreement involves substantial USAID engagement during implementation to help grantees achieve objectives and build capacity. This model aligns with the DGP's emphasis on partnering with organizations new to USAID.
What is a Fixed Obligation Grant in the context of this program?
A Fixed Obligation Grant ties payments to completion of defined milestones and does not involve substantial USAID involvement. This approach places more emphasis on milestone-based accountability.
Does issuing the RFA guarantee that USAID will make awards?
No. Issuing the Request for Applications (RFA) does not obligate the U.S. Government to make an award.
Will USAID reimburse costs for preparing or submitting a concept paper or full application?
No. The solicitation states that the U.S. Government does not commit to reimbursing costs associated with preparing or submitting a concept paper or full application.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is strong?
No. Final awards are contingent on funds being appropriated, allocated, and committed through internal USAID procedures. Awards depend on funding availability even if an application is otherwise strong.
Can the RFA change after it is posted?
Yes. USAID notes the RFA may be amended as needed, including changes to deadlines, additional Mission participation, or updates to sector guidance. Applicants were expected to monitor updates.
What is the funding opportunity number for this DGP announcement?
The funding opportunity number listed is M OAA GRO EGAS DGP 11 0001.
What CFDA listing applies to this opportunity?
The announcement lists CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The timeline posted in the announcement states it was posted on March 14, 2011. The original closing date was April 25, 2011, later extended to May 9, 2011. The archive date was June 9, 2011.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues or questions?
The announcement listed Roderick Watson, Contract Specialist, as the point of contact, at 202-712-0442.
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