Opportunity Information: Apply for FFP FY 12 001
Apply for FFP FY 12 001
- 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 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 Sep 7, 2011 and posted on Sep 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 7, 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 $50,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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 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://www.usaid.gov/ourwork/cross cuttingprograms/privatevoluntarycooperation/conditions.html
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Opportunity Summary:
The Draft Request for Applications (RFA) for Title II Development Food Aid Programs (Funding Opportunity Number FFP FY 12 001) is a USAID Food for Peace (FFP) solicitation focused on supporting multi-year development food aid programs aimed at improving food security in developing countries. The opportunity is grounded in the Food for Peace Act, which authorizes Title II food aid and frames the U.S. policy objective of enhancing food security through the use of agricultural commodities. In practical terms, the draft RFA emphasizes that food security is the central purpose of Title II development programming, and that proposed programs should directly address the risks and vulnerabilities that drive food insecurity for individuals, households, and communities, with the intent to increase food availability, improve access to food, and strengthen utilization and consumption.
The funding mechanism anticipated is a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects substantial involvement in program design, oversight, or implementation alongside the award recipient, rather than operating as a more hands-off grant. The solicitation signals an expectation of multiple awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000,000 and roughly 10 awards anticipated. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $2,000,000 to a ceiling of $15,000,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the final RFA terms.
While the core of Title II is food assistance tied to agricultural commodities, the draft RFA is clear that development food aid programs are not limited to distribution alone. It describes a wide range of complementary activities that can be layered around food assistance to address underlying causes of food insecurity and build resilience. Examples listed include sustainable agricultural production and marketing, natural resource management, non-agricultural income generation and livelihoods support, health and nutrition interventions, water and sanitation, education, emergency preparedness and mitigation, vulnerable group feeding approaches, and social safety nets. This framing encourages applicants to propose integrated, multi-sector programs where food assistance is paired with interventions that help communities become less vulnerable over time.
The draft also notes that assistance awarded under this RFA may be used to respond to emergency or exceptional circumstances when allowed under the award terms and applicable regulations (including 22 C.F.R. 211.5(o)). In other words, although the main focus is multi-year development programming rather than short-term humanitarian response, the program structure can allow limited flexibility to address shocks or acute needs if the final award conditions permit it.
Eligibility is restricted to specific organizational types connected to Title II authorizing language and USAID requirements. To be considered, an applicant must generally be a private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or an intergovernmental organization such as the World Food Program. The eligibility language explicitly encompasses both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations, as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act, and points applicants to USAID’s PVO registration conditions for more detail.
A key point of this posting is that it is a draft RFA released for public comment before finalization. USAID FFP requested consolidated comments on the draft materials and indicated it would publish consolidated responses to comments and inquiries along with the finalized RFA. The comment period was described as typically lasting 30 days, with comments on the FY 2012 draft due by Friday, October 7, 2011, and stakeholders were encouraged not to wait until the last day to submit input. Comments and inquiries were to be sent to Juli Majernik at jmajernik@usaid.gov, with a copy to facg@amexdc2.com.
Administrative details in the source data show the opportunity was posted on September 7, 2011, with an original and current closing date of October 7, 2011, and an archive date of November 6, 2011. The CFDA program associated with this opportunity is 98.007, Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (DAP). For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Katie McKenna, PTD Analyst, at 202-962-0048.
FAQs - USAID Food for Peace (FFP) Draft RFA: Title II Development Food Aid Programs (FFP FY 12 001)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Draft Request for Applications (RFA) for Title II Development Food Aid Programs, Funding Opportunity Number FFP FY 12 001, issued by USAID Food for Peace (FFP). It is a solicitation focused on supporting multi-year development food aid programs designed to improve food security in developing countries.
2) Is this a final solicitation or a draft for public comment?
This posting describes a draft RFA released for public comment prior to finalization. USAID FFP requested consolidated comments on the draft materials and stated it would publish consolidated responses to comments and inquiries together with the finalized RFA.
3) What is the central purpose of Title II development programming in this RFA?
The draft RFA emphasizes that food security is the central purpose of Title II development programming. Proposed programs are expected to directly address the risks and vulnerabilities that drive food insecurity at individual, household, and community levels, with the intent to increase food availability, improve access to food, and strengthen utilization and consumption.
4) What law or authority is this opportunity based on?
The opportunity is grounded in the Food for Peace Act, which authorizes Title II food aid and frames the U.S. policy objective of enhancing food security through the use of agricultural commodities.
5) What funding mechanism is USAID expecting to use?
The draft RFA anticipates a cooperative agreement. This means USAID expects substantial involvement in program design, oversight, or implementation alongside the award recipient, rather than operating as a more hands-off grant.
6) How much total funding is expected, and how many awards might be made?
The draft indicates an estimated total funding amount of $50,000,000 and suggests roughly 10 awards are anticipated, signaling an expectation of multiple awards.
7) What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $2,000,000 to a ceiling of $15,000,000.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The draft notes that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the final RFA terms.
9) Are programs limited to food distribution?
No. While Title II is tied to food assistance involving agricultural commodities, the draft RFA explicitly states that development food aid programs are not limited to distribution alone and encourages complementary activities that address underlying causes of food insecurity and build resilience.
10) What types of complementary activities are mentioned as examples?
Examples listed in the draft include sustainable agricultural production and marketing, natural resource management, non-agricultural income generation and livelihoods support, health and nutrition interventions, water and sanitation, education, emergency preparedness and mitigation, vulnerable group feeding approaches, and social safety nets.
11) What program approach does the draft RFA encourage?
The draft framing encourages integrated, multi-sector programs in which food assistance is paired with interventions intended to reduce vulnerability over time and improve long-term food security outcomes.
12) Can assistance under this RFA be used for emergencies or exceptional circumstances?
The draft notes that assistance awarded under this RFA may be used to respond to emergency or exceptional circumstances when allowed under the award terms and applicable regulations (including 22 C.F.R. 211.5(o)). Although the primary focus is multi-year development programming, the structure may allow limited flexibility to address shocks or acute needs if the final award conditions permit it.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to specific organizational types connected to Title II authorizing language and USAID requirements. Applicants must generally be a private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or an intergovernmental organization such as the World Food Program. The eligibility language explicitly encompasses both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act.
14) Does the draft mention PVO registration requirements?
Yes. The draft points applicants to USAID's PVO registration conditions for more detail and indicates that, to the extent practicable, a PVO or cooperative should be registered with the USAID Administrator.
15) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program associated with this opportunity is 98.007, Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (DAP).
16) When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates shown?
Administrative details show the opportunity was posted on September 7, 2011. The original and current closing date listed is October 7, 2011. The archive date listed is November 6, 2011.
17) What was the deadline for submitting comments on the draft RFA?
For the FY 2012 draft, comments were due by Friday, October 7, 2011. The draft also notes the comment period was typically 30 days and encouraged stakeholders not to wait until the last day to submit input.
18) Where were comments and inquiries supposed to be sent?
Comments and inquiries were to be sent to Juli Majernik at jmajernik@usaid.gov, with a copy to facg@amexdc2.com.
19) Will USAID respond to draft comments and questions?
Yes. USAID FFP indicated it would publish consolidated responses to comments and inquiries along with the finalized RFA.
20) Who is listed as the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Katie McKenna, PTD Analyst, at 202-962-0048.
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