Opportunity Information: Apply for NIGERIA DRAFT PD 620 13 00001
Apply for NIGERIA DRAFT PD 620 13 00001
- The Nigeria USAID Abuja in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRAFT PD FOR SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 24, 2012 and posted on Oct 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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:
This opportunity is a USAID/Nigeria (USAID Abuja) discretionary funding announcement shared as a draft program description for public or stakeholder comment rather than as a finalized solicitation. The title, "DRAFT PD FOR SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS," signals an intended program focus on assisting vulnerable households, and the funding activity category is listed as Agriculture, suggesting the planned work is likely tied to household livelihoods, food security, farming-related income, or agriculture-linked resilience strategies. Because it is explicitly labeled "DRAFT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR COMMENTS ONLY," the main purpose at this stage is to circulate the concept and gather input before USAID issues a final version that would normally contain complete technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and formal application instructions.
The announcement is identified by Funding Opportunity Number "NIGERIA DRAFT PD 620 13 00001" and is categorized as a discretionary opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaborating on work planning, providing technical direction, or participating in key decisions as the program progresses, as opposed to a more hands-off grant. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would not be required to contribute a specific percentage of project costs from non-federal sources, unless a later, final solicitation states otherwise.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that might appear in the full text under "Additional Information on Eligibility." In practice, this wording usually means a wide range of organizations could potentially participate, including non-profits, NGOs, for-profits, universities, and other entities, but the final program description or eventual funding notice could narrow or condition eligibility based on registration status, geographic presence, compliance requirements, or other USAID-specific rules.
Key dates show the draft was posted and created on October 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of November 1, 2012, and an archive date of December 1, 2012. The short window between posting and closing is consistent with a request for comments rather than a full competitive application period. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as 0, which commonly indicates that funding amounts were not yet determined or were not being specified at the draft stage. If USAID later released a final solicitation, it would typically include an estimated funding range, expected number of awards, and any limits per award.
For access issues or questions related to the announcement, the contact listed is Kingsley Ebule, an Acquisition Assistance Specialist, with a phone number provided (202 216 6242). Overall, the listing should be read as an early-stage, informational draft intended to collect feedback on a planned USAID/Nigeria activity supporting vulnerable households, likely through agriculture-related interventions, with the expectation that more complete and binding details would appear only in a subsequent finalized funding opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this opportunity?
This is a USAID/Nigeria (USAID Abuja) discretionary funding announcement shared as a draft program description for public or stakeholder comment. It is not presented as a finalized solicitation.
2) What is the title of the draft program description?
The title listed is "DRAFT PD FOR SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS."
3) Is this a final funding solicitation that I can apply to right now?
Based on the information provided, it is explicitly labeled "DRAFT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR COMMENTS ONLY." That indicates the main purpose at this stage is to gather input before USAID issues a final version that would normally include complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and formal application instructions.
4) What is the purpose of releasing a draft program description?
The stated intent is to circulate the concept and collect public or stakeholder feedback. A later, final USAID funding notice would typically contain the binding details needed for a competitive application.
5) Which USAID mission or office is associated with this draft?
The opportunity is associated with USAID/Nigeria (USAID Abuja).
6) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is "NIGERIA DRAFT PD 620 13 00001."
7) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Agriculture.
8) What does the Agriculture category suggest about the likely program focus?
From the information provided, the Agriculture category suggests the planned work is likely tied to household livelihoods, food security, farming-related income, or agriculture-linked resilience strategies in support of vulnerable households.
9) What funding instrument is indicated?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
10) What does a Cooperative Agreement typically mean for implementation?
A cooperative agreement typically means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaborating on work planning, providing technical direction, or participating in key decisions as the program progresses, rather than being fully hands-off.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. However, the information provided also notes that a later, final solicitation could state otherwise.
12) Who is eligible to participate?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that might appear in the full text under "Additional Information on Eligibility."
13) What does "unrestricted eligibility" usually mean in practice?
As described, this wording usually means a wide range of organizations could potentially participate, including non-profits, NGOs, for-profits, universities, and other entities. The final program description or eventual funding notice could still narrow or condition eligibility (for example, based on registration status, geographic presence, compliance requirements, or other USAID-specific rules).
14) What are the key dates for this draft?
The draft was posted and created on October 24, 2012. The original and current closing date is November 1, 2012. The archive date is December 1, 2012.
15) Why is the comment period so short?
The short window between posting and closing is described as consistent with a request for comments rather than a full competitive application period.
16) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as 0.
17) Does an award ceiling/floor of 0 mean no funding will be available?
Not necessarily. Based on the information provided, this commonly indicates that funding amounts were not yet determined or were not being specified at the draft stage. A later final solicitation would typically include an estimated funding range, the expected number of awards, and any limits per award.
18) Should applicants expect evaluation criteria and application instructions in this draft?
No. The information provided states the draft is for comments and that a finalized solicitation would normally contain complete technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and formal application instructions.
19) Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Kingsley Ebule, Acquisition Assistance Specialist.
20) What contact phone number is provided?
The phone number provided is 202 216 6242.
21) What should I do if I want to engage with this opportunity at this stage?
Because it is a draft program description for comments, the appropriate action at this stage is to provide input or feedback rather than submit a full application, unless later instructions are issued in a finalized funding opportunity notice.
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