Opportunity Information: Apply for DRAFT FFP FY 13 0001
Apply for DRAFT FFP FY 13 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 "Draft Fiscal Year 2013 Request for Applications for Title II Development Food Aid Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.007 Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (DAP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2012 and posted on Aug 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 17, 2012 FFP would greatly appreciate receiving consolidated comments on this draft RFA from the representative groups of the FACG. FFP will provide a consolidated response to comments and inquiries on the draft materials with the finalized materials. Typically, the comment period lasts 30 days from date materials are released comments on the FY13 draft RFA are therefore due Monday, September 17, 2012. However, please do not wait until the last day to submit your consolidated comments and inquiries.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be considered for an award, the applicant must be a private voluntary organization or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or an intergovernmental organization, such as the World Food Program. This includes U.S. and non U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and as described in the Private Voluntary Organization Conditions of Registration on the USAID website http://idea.usaid.gov/ls/pvo.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Draft Fiscal Year 2013 Request for Applications (RFA) for Title II Development Food Aid Programs is a USAID Food for Peace (FFP) grant opportunity focused specifically on Zimbabwe and aimed at supporting multi-year development food aid programs. The central purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen food security, which is described as the cornerstone of the Title II program under the U.S. Food for Peace Act. In practical terms, the RFA is looking for programs that directly reduce risks and vulnerabilities that lead to food insecurity and that measurably improve food availability, access to food, and food utilization/consumption at the individual, household, and community levels. While the emphasis is on development programming, the announcement also notes that award resources may be used to address emergency or exceptional circumstances when allowed by the award terms and the relevant regulation (22 C.F.R. 211.5(o)).
Funding is expected to be provided through cooperative agreements, indicating that USAID anticipates substantial involvement in program direction, oversight, or collaboration during implementation. The estimated total funding listed is $30,000,000, with an award ceiling of $30,000,000 and an award floor of $0, and USAID anticipates making two awards. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which can lower barriers for qualified organizations to apply and can allow more resources to be directed to program delivery rather than required applicant contributions.
The RFA describes a broad range of eligible activities, reflecting the multi-sector nature of food security programming. Activities may include sustainable agricultural production and marketing, natural resource management, and non-agricultural income generation to strengthen livelihoods and resilience. It also allows for health and nutrition interventions, water and sanitation improvements, and education activities where these are relevant to food security outcomes. Additional areas include emergency preparedness and mitigation, vulnerable group feeding, and social safety nets, signaling that applicants can propose integrated approaches that address both immediate needs and the underlying drivers of chronic food insecurity. The announcement also highlights gender as a cross-cutting theme that should be integrated throughout the program design and activities, meaning applicants are expected to consider how gender roles, constraints, and opportunities affect food security and to incorporate actions that improve equitable outcomes.
Eligibility is limited to specific types of organizations aligned with Title II statutory requirements. Applicants must be private voluntary organizations (PVOs) or cooperatives that are, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or intergovernmental organizations such as the World Food Program. The eligibility language explicitly includes both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act, and it points applicants to USAID guidance on PVO registration conditions hosted on the USAID website. The relevant assistance listing is CFDA 98.007, Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (DAP).
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on August 17, 2012, with a closing date of September 17, 2012, and an archive date of October 17, 2012. Because this is labeled a draft RFA, USAID also solicited consolidated comments from representative groups of the Food Aid Consultative Group (FACG) during the comment period, stating that it would provide consolidated responses and then release finalized materials. For access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Katie McKenna, PTD Analyst, at (202) 962-0048. The funding opportunity number is DRAFT FFP FY 13 0001, and the activity is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
FAQs: Draft FY 2013 Title II Development Food Aid Programs (USAID Food for Peace) - Zimbabwe
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Request for Applications (RFA) for Title II Development Food Aid Programs under USAID's Food for Peace (FFP). It is a grant opportunity focused specifically on Zimbabwe and intended to support multi-year development food aid programs.
2) What is the main purpose of the RFA?
The central purpose is to strengthen food security, described as the cornerstone of the Title II program under the U.S. Food for Peace Act. The RFA seeks programs that reduce risks and vulnerabilities that lead to food insecurity and that measurably improve food availability, access to food, and food utilization/consumption at individual, household, and community levels.
3) Is this opportunity focused on development, emergencies, or both?
The emphasis is on development programming. However, award resources may be used to address emergency or exceptional circumstances when allowed by the award terms and the relevant regulation (22 C.F.R. 211.5(o)).
4) What country is the RFA focused on?
This draft RFA is focused specifically on Zimbabwe.
5) What type of award will USAID use?
Funding is expected to be provided through cooperative agreements, which indicates USAID anticipates substantial involvement in program direction, oversight, or collaboration during implementation.
6) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $30,000,000. The award ceiling is $30,000,000, and the award floor is $0.
7) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making two awards.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided for this opportunity.
9) What kinds of activities can be proposed under this RFA?
The RFA allows a broad range of eligible activities aligned with multi-sector food security programming. Examples mentioned include sustainable agricultural production and marketing, natural resource management, and non-agricultural income generation to strengthen livelihoods and resilience. It also allows health and nutrition interventions, water and sanitation improvements, and education activities where relevant to food security outcomes.
10) Are preparedness, vulnerable feeding, and safety nets allowed activities?
Yes. The RFA includes emergency preparedness and mitigation, vulnerable group feeding, and social safety nets as additional areas, indicating applicants may propose integrated approaches addressing immediate needs and underlying drivers of chronic food insecurity.
11) How should gender be addressed in proposed programs?
Gender is identified as a cross-cutting theme that should be integrated throughout the program design and activities. Applicants are expected to consider how gender roles, constraints, and opportunities affect food security and to incorporate actions that improve equitable outcomes.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organization types aligned with Title II statutory requirements. Applicants must be private voluntary organizations (PVOs) or cooperatives that are, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or intergovernmental organizations such as the World Food Program. The eligibility language explicitly includes both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act.
13) Do applicants need to be registered as a PVO with USAID?
The RFA states applicants must be PVOs or cooperatives that are, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, and it points applicants to USAID guidance on PVO registration conditions hosted on the USAID website.
14) What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The relevant assistance listing is CFDA 98.007, Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (DAP).
15) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRAFT FFP FY 13 0001.
16) Which agency is administering this opportunity?
The activity is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), under Food for Peace (FFP).
17) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 17, 2012. The closing date was September 17, 2012.
18) What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is October 17, 2012.
19) What does it mean that this is a draft RFA?
Because it is labeled a draft RFA, USAID solicited consolidated comments from representative groups of the Food Aid Consultative Group (FACG) during the comment period. USAID indicated it would provide consolidated responses and then release finalized materials.
20) Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Katie McKenna, PTD Analyst. Phone: (202) 962-0048.
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