Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 14 000020
Apply for RFA OAA 14 000020
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Emerging Pandemic Threats Program 2, Preparedness" 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 May 16, 2014 and posted on Apr 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2014 Applications shall be uploaded to www.grants.gov no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 500 pm Washington, DC Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This RFA is issued to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. The following organizations are eligible for the Cooperative Agreement under this RFA (1)Colleges and Universities Qualified U.S. and non U.S. colleges and universities (including minority serving institutions, community colleges, and women s colleges) may apply for USAID funding under this RFA. USG and USAID regulations generally treat colleges and universities as NGOs, rather than governmental organizations hence, both public and private colleges and universities are eligible. Non U.S. colleges and universities in countries that are ineligible for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA) or related appropriations acts are ineligible. Universities that are part of the One Health Central and East Africa (OHCEA) or Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) are ineligible because they are beneficiaries of the One Health Workforce project. (2) Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Qualified U.S. and non U.S. private non profit organizations may apply for USAID funding under this RFA. (3) For Profit Organizations Qualified U.S. and non U.S. private for profit organizations may apply for USAID funding under this RFA. Potential for profit applicants should note that, pursuant to ADS 303.5(k) and 22 CFR 226.81, the payment of fee/profit to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements is prohibited. However, if a prime recipient has a sub contract with a for profit organization for the acquisition of goods or services (i.e., if a buyer seller relationship is created), fee/profit for the sub contractor is authorized. (4) Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) A local or indigenous PVO, which by definition is a non U.S. PVO operating in the same foreign country in which it is organized, is eligible to receive funding. Local PVOs are not required to register with USAID. In accordance with 2 CFR 203, a U.S. PVO or an International PVO, which by definition is a non U.S. PVO that performs development work in one or more countries other than the country in which it is domiciled, must be registered with USAID to be eligible to receive funding. For more information on registering with USAID as a PVO, please see http://www.usaid.gov/pvo. (5)Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) USAID has published regulations on participation by FBOs in Agency programs. This information can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/work usaid/partnership opportunities/faith based community organizations/usaid rule participation. PLEASE NOTE USAID will not accept applications from 1) individuals, 2) Foreign governments and foreign government owned parastatal organizations, 3) United States Government (USG) departments and agencies (at the federal, state, or local levels as prime or sub awardee, and 4) Public International Organizations (PIOs) (as defined by ADS Chapter 308).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Emerging Pandemic Threats Program 2, Preparedness grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-OAA-14-000020) was a USAID discretionary funding announcement designed to support a major global health effort focused on preventing and managing emerging infectious disease threats, with a particular emphasis on zoonotic diseases (diseases that spill over between animals and humans). Framed as a Preparedness and Response (PR) project, the central aim was to help national governments build or strengthen the real-world capacity needed to prevent outbreaks where possible, detect them quickly when they occur, and respond effectively to limit spread and impact. In practical terms, the opportunity was about improving the systems and rules that make preparedness work day to day: stronger surveillance and detection, clearer policies and protocols, better coordination across sectors, and more reliable operational practices that can be activated during a health emergency.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that USAID expected to have substantial involvement in the project as it was implemented. The funding activity category was Health, and the program was listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). USAID anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $45,000,000, and an award ceiling also set at $45,000,000 (with no stated minimum award floor). The announcement also required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to propose some level of non-federal contribution as part of the overall project financing approach.
Eligibility was broad across the development and global health implementing community, as long as applicants met USAID requirements and the specific exclusions in the notice. Eligible applicants included qualified U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities (both public and private, including minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and women’s colleges), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private for-profit organizations, private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and faith-based organizations (FBOs). However, there were important limitations. Non-U.S. universities located in countries ineligible for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended) or related appropriations acts could not apply. In addition, universities that were part of the One Health Central and East Africa (OHCEA) network or the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) were explicitly ineligible, because they were already beneficiaries under the One Health Workforce project. For for-profit applicants, the notice highlighted a common USAID restriction: fee or profit cannot be paid to a for-profit prime recipient under a grant or cooperative agreement, although profit is allowable for for-profit entities serving as subcontractors in a buyer-seller relationship for goods or services.
USAID also clearly identified who could not apply. The agency would not accept applications from individuals, foreign governments or foreign government-owned parastatal organizations, U.S. government departments and agencies (at any level) either as prime or sub-awardee, or public international organizations (PIOs) as defined by USAID policy. For PVOs, the announcement reiterated USAID registration rules: local or indigenous non-U.S. PVOs operating in the country where they are organized are eligible and do not need to register, while U.S. and international PVOs generally must be registered with USAID to be eligible.
From an administrative standpoint, the timeline was fixed and formal. The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2014, with a creation date of May 16, 2014. Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov no later than June 10, 2014 at 5:00 pm Washington, DC time. The archive date was July 10, 2014, reflecting the close-out of the opportunity on the public portal after the submission period ended. The listed agency contact support referenced agreement specialists (Boryana Boncheva, Christie Cooper, and Hillary Marshall) for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Overall, this funding opportunity represented a large, single-award investment intended to strengthen country-level preparedness architecture for emerging disease threats, particularly at the human-animal interface. The emphasis on “systems, policies, and practices†indicates that USAID was looking beyond short-term training or isolated technical activities and instead targeting durable national capacity: the kind of institutional readiness that supports prevention, early warning, coordinated response, and sustained control of outbreaks that can emerge and spread rapidly across borders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Emerging Pandemic Threats Program 2, Preparedness grant opportunity?
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-OAA-14-000020) was a USAID discretionary funding announcement under the Emerging Pandemic Threats Program 2 (EPT-2). It was designed to support preparedness and response efforts for emerging infectious disease threats, with a particular emphasis on zoonotic diseases (diseases that can spill over between animals and humans).
What was the main goal of this opportunity?
The central aim was to help national governments build or strengthen practical, real-world capacity to prevent outbreaks when possible, detect outbreaks quickly when they occur, and respond effectively to limit spread and impact.
What types of activities or improvements did USAID emphasize?
The opportunity emphasized strengthening the day-to-day systems that make preparedness functional, including improved surveillance and detection, clearer policies and protocols, better coordination across sectors, and more reliable operational practices that can be activated during a health emergency.
Was this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that USAID expected to have substantial involvement in the project during implementation.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Health.
What CFDA program was this opportunity listed under?
The program was listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was up to $45,000,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $45,000,000.
Was there a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
Did the opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The announcement required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to propose a non-federal contribution as part of the overall financing approach for the project.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad, provided applicants met USAID requirements and the specific exclusions in the notice. Eligible applicants included qualified U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities (public or private, including minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and women’s colleges), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private for-profit organizations, private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and faith-based organizations (FBOs).
Were non-U.S. universities eligible?
Non-U.S. universities could be eligible, but non-U.S. universities located in countries that are ineligible for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended) or related appropriations acts could not apply.
Were any university networks specifically ineligible?
Yes. Universities that were part of the One Health Central and East Africa (OHCEA) network or the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) were explicitly ineligible because they were already beneficiaries under the One Health Workforce project.
Could for-profit organizations apply as prime applicants?
Yes, private for-profit organizations were listed as eligible applicants, subject to USAID rules and the exclusions described in the notice.
Can a for-profit prime recipient earn a fee or profit under this award?
No. The notice highlighted that fee or profit cannot be paid to a for-profit prime recipient under a grant or cooperative agreement.
Is profit allowed for for-profit entities in any role?
Yes. The notice stated that profit is allowable for for-profit entities serving as subcontractors in a buyer-seller relationship for goods or services.
Who was explicitly not eligible to apply?
USAID would not accept applications from individuals, foreign governments or foreign government-owned parastatal organizations, U.S. government departments and agencies (at any level) either as prime or sub-awardee, or public international organizations (PIOs) as defined by USAID policy.
Do PVOs need to be registered with USAID to be eligible?
The announcement reiterated that local or indigenous non-U.S. PVOs operating in the country where they are organized are eligible and do not need to register. U.S. and international PVOs generally must be registered with USAID to be eligible.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2014.
What was the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date was May 16, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were required to be submitted no later than June 10, 2014 at 5:00 pm Washington, DC time.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the archive date, and what does it mean?
The archive date was July 10, 2014. This reflects when the opportunity was closed out on the public portal after the submission period ended.
Who were the listed contacts for help accessing the announcement?
The listed agency contact support referenced agreement specialists Boryana Boncheva, Christie Cooper, and Hillary Marshall for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
What overall outcomes was USAID trying to achieve through this opportunity?
This was described as a large, single-award investment intended to strengthen country-level preparedness architecture for emerging disease threats, especially at the human-animal interface. The emphasis on systems, policies, and practices suggests USAID was looking for durable national capacity that supports prevention, early warning, coordinated response, and sustained outbreak control.
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