Opportunity Information: Apply for DRAFT FFP FY 13 0003
Apply for DRAFT FFP FY 13 0003
- The Agency for International Development in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Draft Annual Program Statement for International Emergency Food Assistance" 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, 2013 and posted on Feb 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Under this APS, the applicant for Title II programs must be (i) A private voluntary organization or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or (ii) A public international organization (PIO), such as the UN World Food Program. This includes U.S. and non U.S. nonprofit organizations (1) as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act (2) as described in the Private Voluntary Organization Conditions of Registration on the USAID website and (3) in accordance with ADS 303. In addition, USAID may provide Title II resources and agricultural commodities to meet emergency food needs through governments in such a manner and on such terms and conditions as USAID determines appropriate to respond to the emergency. For EFSP Programs,the applicant must be (i) A U.S. or non U.S. nongovernmental organization (NGO), including PVOs, or (ii) An organization designated by the U.S. Department of State as a public international organization (PIO), such as the UN World Food Program An NGO is defined by USAID as any non governmental organization or entity, whether non profit or profit making. A PVO is U.S. private voluntary organization, international private voluntary organization or a local private voluntary organization as defined in 22 C.F.R. 203.2.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Draft Annual Program Statement (APS) for International Emergency Food Assistance is a USAID Office of Food for Peace (FFP) funding opportunity focused on rapid, life-saving responses to food insecurity caused by crises. FFP is the U.S. Government lead for international food assistance, and this APS covers support for emergency needs that emerge from natural disasters (like droughts and floods) as well as complex emergencies that often involve conflict, insecurity, and displacement. The opportunity is structured to fund interventions that help stabilize food access and reduce acute hunger in affected populations, using two complementary funding channels that USAID manages.
A central feature of the APS is that it spans two distinct FFP emergency programs with different authorities and tools. The first is the Title II program, authorized by the Food for Peace Act (FFPA), which primarily provides in-kind U.S. food commodities along with associated costs needed to deliver and distribute that assistance. The second is the Emergency Food Security Program (EFSP), authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA), which provides cash-based resources. EFSP funding can be used for local and regional procurement of food (purchasing food closer to the affected area when appropriate) and for a range of market-based and household-level support options such as food vouchers and cash transfers. Taken together, Title II and EFSP give USAID flexibility to choose between shipping commodities and using cash-based approaches depending on what the emergency context calls for, including market conditions, access constraints, speed, and security risks.
This opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant under the Disaster Prevention and Relief activity category and is associated with CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The posted date and creation date are February 12, 2013. The closing date for this draft APS is March 14, 2013, and the archive date is April 13, 2013. The award ceiling is stated as $30,000,000, with no minimum award floor specified (listed as $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants would still be expected to demonstrate sound budgeting and programmatic value.
Eligibility varies depending on whether an applicant is seeking support through Title II or EFSP. For Title II programs, the applicant generally must be either (1) a private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative that is registered with the USAID Administrator to the extent practicable, or (2) a public international organization (PIO), such as the UN World Food Programme. The eligibility language notes that this includes both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations, consistent with the definitions in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act, the PVO Conditions of Registration published by USAID, and USAID policy guidance referenced as ADS 303. The APS also signals that, in certain circumstances, USAID may provide Title II resources and agricultural commodities through governments, under terms and conditions USAID deems appropriate to meet emergency needs, reflecting additional flexibility for government-to-government channels when that best fits the response.
For EFSP programs, the eligible applicant pool is broader in one key respect. EFSP applicants may be (1) a U.S. or non-U.S. nongovernmental organization (NGO), including PVOs, or (2) an organization designated by the U.S. Department of State as a public international organization, again citing entities such as the UN World Food Programme as examples. The APS includes USAID’s definition of an NGO as any non-governmental organization or entity, whether nonprofit or for-profit, and it clarifies PVO definitions by referencing 22 C.F.R. 203.2, which distinguishes U.S. PVOs, international PVOs, and local PVOs. In practical terms, the EFSP framework is designed to accommodate a range of implementers capable of delivering cash-based and market-oriented assistance, while Title II eligibility is more tightly tied to registered PVO/cooperative status or PIO standing (with some allowance for government channels as USAID decides).
Because this is explicitly labeled as a draft APS, USAID is not only announcing the opportunity but also actively requesting feedback from stakeholders. FFP asks for consolidated comments on the draft, indicating an interest in receiving organized, combined input rather than fragmented or duplicative submissions. Comments are requested via email to two addresses: FFPEmergency@macf.com and facg@amexdc2.com. The listing also provides a practical point of contact for access issues: Katie McKenna, PTD Analyst, reachable by phone at 202-962-0048, and references “FFP Emergency” contact information for assistance if applicants have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Overall, the draft APS frames an emergency-response grant mechanism meant to support timely, context-appropriate food assistance responses worldwide. It emphasizes USAID FFP’s dual-track approach of commodity-based aid through Title II and flexible cash-based tools through EFSP, with the shared goal of addressing urgent food needs in disasters and complex crises. The relatively high award ceiling, the absence of a matching requirement, and the explicit inclusion of both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations (and major international organizations) underscore that USAID intends these awards to be scalable and operationally capable in challenging humanitarian environments.
FAQs: Draft Annual Program Statement (APS) for International Emergency Food Assistance (USAID Food for Peace)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Draft Annual Program Statement (APS) for International Emergency Food Assistance from USAID's Office of Food for Peace (FFP). It is designed to fund rapid, life-saving responses to food insecurity caused by crises.
What kinds of emergencies does the APS support?
The APS covers emergency food assistance needs that emerge from natural disasters (such as droughts and floods) and from complex emergencies that often involve conflict, insecurity, and displacement.
What is the overall purpose of the funded interventions?
The purpose is to stabilize food access and reduce acute hunger among affected populations through emergency food assistance interventions that are appropriate to the crisis context.
Which USAID office manages this opportunity?
USAID's Office of Food for Peace (FFP) manages this opportunity. FFP is described as the U.S. Government lead for international food assistance.
How is the APS structured?
The APS spans two distinct FFP emergency programs that use different authorities and tools: (1) Title II and (2) the Emergency Food Security Program (EFSP).
What is Title II under this APS?
Title II is an emergency program authorized by the Food for Peace Act (FFPA). Under Title II, assistance primarily takes the form of in-kind U.S. food commodities, along with associated costs needed to deliver and distribute that assistance.
What is EFSP under this APS?
The Emergency Food Security Program (EFSP) is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) and provides cash-based resources to support emergency food assistance responses.
What can EFSP funding be used for?
Based on the information provided, EFSP funding can be used for local and regional procurement of food (purchasing food closer to the affected area when appropriate) and for market-based and household-level support options such as food vouchers and cash transfers.
How does USAID decide whether to use Title II commodities or EFSP cash-based tools?
The APS highlights that these two channels give USAID flexibility to choose the approach depending on the emergency context, including market conditions, access constraints, speed, and security risks.
What type of award is this?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant under the Disaster Prevention and Relief activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
What are the key dates for this draft APS?
Posted date and creation date: February 12, 2013. Closing date for the draft APS: March 14, 2013. Archive date: April 13, 2013.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is stated as $30,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is specified. The minimum is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
If matching is not required, do applicants still need to justify their budgets?
Yes. While matching is not required, the information provided indicates applicants would still be expected to demonstrate sound budgeting and programmatic value.
Who is eligible to apply for Title II funding?
For Title II programs, the applicant generally must be either (1) a private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative that is registered with the USAID Administrator to the extent practicable, or (2) a public international organization (PIO), such as the UN World Food Programme.
Are both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations eligible for Title II?
Yes. The eligibility language notes that Title II eligibility includes both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations, consistent with definitions in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act, the PVO Conditions of Registration published by USAID, and USAID policy guidance referenced as ADS 303.
Can governments receive Title II resources under this APS?
In certain circumstances, the APS indicates USAID may provide Title II resources and agricultural commodities through governments, under terms and conditions USAID deems appropriate to meet emergency needs.
Who is eligible to apply for EFSP funding?
For EFSP programs, eligible applicants may be (1) a U.S. or non-U.S. nongovernmental organization (NGO), including PVOs, or (2) an organization designated by the U.S. Department of State as a public international organization (PIO), with entities such as the UN World Food Programme cited as examples.
How does the APS define an NGO for EFSP eligibility?
The APS includes USAID's definition of an NGO as any non-governmental organization or entity, whether nonprofit or for-profit.
How does the APS describe PVO categories?
The APS references 22 C.F.R. 203.2, which distinguishes U.S. PVOs, international PVOs, and local PVOs.
What is the main eligibility difference between Title II and EFSP?
Based on the information provided, Title II eligibility is generally tied to registered PVO/cooperative status or PIO standing (with some flexibility for government channels as USAID decides), while EFSP allows a broader set of implementers, including NGOs that may be nonprofit or for-profit, as well as State-designated PIOs.
Why does the APS emphasize two complementary funding channels?
The APS presents Title II (commodity-based assistance) and EFSP (cash-based and market-oriented assistance) as complementary tools that allow USAID to tailor emergency food responses to context-specific constraints and opportunities.
Is this APS final?
No. It is explicitly labeled as a draft APS.
Is USAID requesting feedback on the draft APS?
Yes. USAID FFP is actively requesting feedback from stakeholders on the draft.
How should stakeholders submit comments on the draft APS?
The draft requests consolidated comments and asks that they be sent via email to FFPEmergency@macf.com and facg@amexdc2.com.
What does "consolidated comments" mean in this context?
FFP asks for organized, combined input rather than fragmented or duplicative submissions, based on the information provided.
Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The listing provides a contact for access issues: Katie McKenna, PTD Analyst, phone 202-962-0048. It also references "FFP Emergency" contact information for assistance if applicants have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
What is the overall goal of this emergency-response grant mechanism?
The overall goal is to support timely, context-appropriate food assistance responses worldwide that address urgent food needs in disasters and complex crises.
What features suggest USAID expects scalable emergency operations?
The information provided points to a relatively high award ceiling ($30,000,000), no matching requirement, and eligibility that includes both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations as well as major international organizations, indicating an intent to support scalable, operationally capable responses in challenging humanitarian environments.
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