Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 15 000027
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- The Agency for International Development in the agriculture community development disaster prevention and relief education employment, labor and training food and nutrition health housing humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) natural resources regional development science and technology and other research and development transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ebola Response, Recovery and Resilience in West Africa" 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 Aug 14, 2015 and posted on Jun 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 16, 2015 This is a duplicate of the same addendum posted on June 15, 2015 under APS OAA 14 000001 (GDA APS).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID funding opportunity titled "Ebola Response, Recovery and Resilience in West Africa" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-OAA-15-000027) is an addendum to USAID's broader FY 2014/FY 2015 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement, APS OAA 14-000001. In practical terms, this means the addendum is not a stand-alone solicitation: applicants are expected to read and follow both the addendum and the full APS, because key requirements, instructions, and standard USAID terms are contained in the main worldwide announcement and are not repeated in the addendum. USAID notes that the same addendum content was also posted under the original APS number, making this posting essentially a duplicate entry that points applicants back to the primary APS framework.
The purpose of the addendum is to request concept papers proposing partnership-based solutions that address urgent and longer-term challenges arising from the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) crisis in the three most affected countries: Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. The emphasis is not only on immediate response activities, but also on recovery and resilience, signaling that USAID is interested in concepts that help communities and systems rebound after the outbreak and become better prepared to handle future shocks. Because it is issued under the GDA model, the opportunity is oriented toward collaborative approaches that leverage resources, expertise, and engagement from multiple sectors, often involving public-private partnerships and shared contributions to achieve development outcomes at scale.
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and lists multiple potential funding instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, and "other," indicating flexibility in how USAID may structure awards depending on the nature of the partnership and proposed activities. It spans a wide set of development sectors and activity areas, reflecting the cross-cutting impacts of Ebola and the broad range of recovery needs. The listed activity categories include agriculture, community development, disaster prevention and relief, education, employment/labor and training, food and nutrition, health, housing, humanities/cultural affairs, natural resources, regional development, science and technology/research and development, and transportation. The CFDA listing is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which is the standard umbrella assistance listing for many USAID international programs.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, consistent with the Global Development Alliance approach, where USAID generally expects partners to bring resources to the table (financial and/or in-kind) to strengthen sustainability, expand reach, and demonstrate commitment. While the notice does not specify an award ceiling or floor (both are listed as 0), that typically signals that award size may vary substantially and will be determined based on the merit of concept papers, the feasibility of proposed partnerships, available funds, and alignment with USAID priorities described in the full APS. In other words, applicants should not assume there is a typical grant size from this addendum alone and should rely on the main APS and any subsequent communications for guidance on resourcing expectations.
Eligibility is broad and includes small businesses, larger for-profit organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. This wide eligibility aligns with the GDA concept of drawing solutions from diverse organizations, including the private sector, academia, and civil society, especially when responding to complex challenges like epidemic recovery that can involve supply chains, service delivery systems, livelihoods, governance, and community trust.
Key dates associated with the posting include a posted date of June 18, 2015, with an original closing date of September 15, 2015, and a current closing date of October 16, 2015 (reflecting an extension). The archive date is November 15, 2015. Because USAID emphasizes that this is a duplicate of the addendum posted under APS OAA 14-000001, applicants would have been expected to track both postings and ensure they are using the correct and most up-to-date instructions and deadlines as reflected in the GDA APS and any amendments.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Ken Lee at USAID. The most important takeaway for prospective applicants is that submission is concept-paper based under the GDA APS rules, and the addendum narrows the focus to Ebola-related response, recovery, and resilience in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone while relying on the main APS for the complete application process, evaluation approach, required forms, and partnership/cost-share expectations.
FAQs: USAID "Ebola Response, Recovery and Resilience in West Africa" (RFA-OAA-15-000027)
1) What is this USAID funding opportunity?
This is a USAID funding opportunity titled "Ebola Response, Recovery and Resilience in West Africa" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-OAA-15-000027). It is an addendum issued under USAID's broader FY 2014/FY 2015 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS OAA 14-000001).
2) Is this a stand-alone solicitation?
No. USAID indicates the addendum is not a stand-alone solicitation. Applicants are expected to read and follow both the addendum and the full GDA APS because key requirements, instructions, and standard USAID terms are contained in the main APS and are not repeated in the addendum.
3) Why does USAID say this posting is a duplicate?
USAID notes that the same addendum content was also posted under the original APS number (APS OAA 14-000001). This posting is essentially a duplicate entry intended to point applicants back to the primary APS framework.
4) What is USAID requesting from applicants?
USAID is requesting concept papers that propose partnership-based solutions to address urgent and longer-term challenges arising from the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) crisis.
5) What countries are targeted by this addendum?
The addendum focuses on the three most affected countries: Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.
6) Does this opportunity focus only on immediate Ebola response?
No. The emphasis includes immediate response as well as recovery and resilience. USAID signals interest in concepts that help communities and systems rebound after the outbreak and become better prepared to handle future shocks.
7) What does it mean that this is under the Global Development Alliance (GDA) model?
Under the GDA model, the opportunity is oriented toward collaborative, partnership-based approaches that leverage resources, expertise, and engagement from multiple sectors. This often includes public-private partnerships and shared contributions to achieve development outcomes at scale.
8) What type of funding is this (discretionary vs. mandatory)?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
9) What funding instruments might USAID use for awards?
The notice lists multiple potential instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, and "other." This suggests USAID has flexibility to structure awards depending on the partnership and proposed activities.
10) What sectors or activities can concept papers cover?
The opportunity spans a wide set of development sectors and activity areas due to the cross-cutting impacts of Ebola. Listed categories include agriculture, community development, disaster prevention and relief, education, employment/labor and training, food and nutrition, health, housing, humanities/cultural affairs, natural resources, regional development, science and technology/research and development, and transportation.
11) What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which is a standard umbrella listing used for many USAID international assistance programs.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, consistent with the Global Development Alliance approach, where USAID generally expects partners to bring resources to the table (financial and/or in-kind).
13) Does the notice state a minimum or maximum award amount?
No. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0. This typically indicates that award size may vary and will be determined based on concept merit, partnership feasibility, available funds, and alignment with USAID priorities described in the full APS.
14) Should applicants assume a typical grant size based on this addendum?
No. Because the notice does not specify award size, applicants should not assume a typical amount from the addendum alone and should rely on the main APS and any subsequent communications for resourcing expectations.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes small businesses, larger for-profit organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
16) Why is eligibility so broad for this opportunity?
The broad eligibility aligns with the GDA concept of drawing solutions from diverse organizations, including the private sector, academia, and civil society, which can be important for complex recovery challenges involving supply chains, service delivery systems, livelihoods, governance, and community trust.
17) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date is June 18, 2015. The original closing date was September 15, 2015, and the current closing date is October 16, 2015 (an extension). The archive date is November 15, 2015.
18) Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The original closing date is listed as September 15, 2015, and the current closing date is listed as October 16, 2015.
19) What should applicants do given the duplicate posting note?
USAID indicates applicants were expected to track both postings and ensure they use the correct and most up-to-date instructions and deadlines, as reflected in the GDA APS and any amendments.
20) What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed for applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically is Ken Lee at USAID.
21) What is the main takeaway for prospective applicants?
Submission is concept-paper based under the GDA APS rules, and the addendum narrows the focus to Ebola-related response, recovery, and resilience in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone while relying on the main APS for the complete application process, evaluation approach, required forms, and partnership/cost-share expectations.
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