Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI EPT 2 PR
Apply for RFI EPT 2 PR
- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Emerging Pandemic Threats Program Prepare and Respond" 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 Mar 18, 2014 and posted on Feb 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2014. (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).
- 1. U.S. PVOs U.S. non governmental organizations that meet the Conditions of Registration as outlined in 22 CFR 203. To register with USAID as a U.S. PVO, please refer to USAID s website at www.usaid.gov, USAID Keyword PVO Registration, or http://idea.usaid.gov/ls/pvo for complete information and guidance. 2. U.S. NGO other U.S. non profit NGOs that do not meet the definition of a U.S. PVO, as well as U.S. commercial organizations. 3. Non U.S. NGO either non profit or for profit, that is not affiliated with a foreign government. 4. Educational Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID, through its Global Health Bureau and the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition, released a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Emerging Pandemic Threats Program - Prepare and Respond" (Funding Opportunity Number: RFI EPT 2 PR). This notice is not the actual competition for funding. It is a pre-solicitation step where USAID is asking stakeholders to review and comment on a draft program description for a new activity focused on pandemic influenza and other emerging infectious disease threats. USAID indicates it expects to release a formal Request for Applications (RFA) within the next few months, and that the draft description lays out the current thinking on objectives and key design elements for the future award.
The planned award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial involvement by the U.S. Government in implementation and oversight compared to a standard grant. The activity falls under the Health funding category, and USAID anticipates making one award. The total funding level for the project is capped at $45 million over a five-year implementation period, with an award ceiling of $45,000,000 and no stated minimum award floor. Cost sharing or matching is required, so prospective applicants should expect that USAID will require the recipient to contribute resources (cash and/or in-kind) according to the terms that would be spelled out in the later RFA.
Because this is an RFI, USAID emphasizes several important limitations: posting the draft program description and requesting comments does not constitute an application request; it does not commit the government to make an award; and it does not obligate the government to reimburse any costs incurred by organizations preparing or submitting comments or questions. In other words, the purpose is market and partner input to strengthen the final program design before the formal solicitation is issued.
Eligibility for the eventual competition is broad and includes multiple organization types. Eligible entities listed include U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) that meet USAID registration requirements under 22 CFR 203; other U.S. nonprofit NGOs that are not registered as PVOs; U.S. commercial organizations; non-U.S. NGOs (nonprofit or for-profit) that are not affiliated with a foreign government; and educational institutions. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which signals an international assistance focus rather than domestic programming.
Key dates in the announcement reflect the RFI comment window rather than an application deadline for funding. The notice was posted February 7, 2014, originally closing February 26, 2014, and later extended to March 17, 2014, with an archive date of March 28, 2014. For access issues or administrative questions related to the announcement materials, the listed USAID Agreement Officer contact is Boryana Boncheva (phone: 202-567-5036).
FAQs: USAID RFI - Emerging Pandemic Threats Program - Prepare and Respond (RFI EPT 2 PR)
1) What is this notice?
This notice is a USAID Request for Information (RFI) titled "Emerging Pandemic Threats Program - Prepare and Respond" (Funding Opportunity Number: RFI EPT 2 PR). It is a pre-solicitation step where USAID is asking stakeholders to review and comment on a draft program description for a future activity related to pandemic influenza and other emerging infectious disease threats.
2) Is this an actual funding competition I can apply to right now?
No. USAID states that this RFI is not the actual competition for funding and is not a request for applications. It is intended to collect input on a draft program description before USAID issues a formal solicitation.
3) What is USAID asking stakeholders to do?
USAID is asking stakeholders to review and provide comments on a draft program description. The goal is to strengthen and refine the final program design before the formal Request for Applications (RFA) is released.
4) When does USAID expect to release the formal Request for Applications (RFA)?
USAID indicates it expects to release a formal Request for Applications (RFA) within the next few months (relative to the RFI notice).
5) What is the focus area or topic of the planned activity?
The planned activity is focused on pandemic influenza and other emerging infectious disease threats. It is described as part of USAID's Emerging Pandemic Threats Program under a "Prepare and Respond" framing.
6) What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity falls under the Health funding category.
7) What type of award does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects the planned award to be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically involves substantial U.S. Government involvement in implementation and oversight compared to a standard grant.
8) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates making one award.
9) What is the maximum funding amount for the project?
The total funding is capped at $45 million over a five-year implementation period. The award ceiling is stated as $45,000,000.
10) Is there a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
11) What is the expected period of performance?
The planned implementation period is five years.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. USAID indicates prospective applicants should expect the recipient to contribute resources (cash and/or in-kind) according to terms that would be specified in the later RFA.
13) Does submitting comments to this RFI count as an application?
No. USAID emphasizes that posting the draft program description and requesting comments does not constitute a request for applications.
14) Does this RFI commit USAID to make an award?
No. USAID states the RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award.
15) Will USAID reimburse costs incurred to prepare or submit RFI comments?
No. USAID states it is not obligated to reimburse any costs incurred by organizations preparing or submitting comments or questions under this RFI.
16) Who is eligible to apply for the eventual competition?
Eligibility for the eventual competition is broad and includes: U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) that meet USAID registration requirements under 22 CFR 203; other U.S. nonprofit NGOs that are not registered as PVOs; U.S. commercial organizations; non-U.S. NGOs (nonprofit or for-profit) that are not affiliated with a foreign government; and educational institutions.
17) Are non-U.S. organizations eligible?
Yes. Non-U.S. NGOs (nonprofit or for-profit) that are not affiliated with a foreign government are listed among eligible entity types for the eventual competition.
18) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which indicates an international assistance focus rather than domestic programming.
19) What are the key dates listed, and what do they refer to?
The key dates reflect the RFI comment window (not an application deadline for funding). The notice was posted on February 7, 2014, originally closed on February 26, 2014, and was later extended to March 17, 2014. An archive date of March 28, 2014 is also listed.
20) Who is the USAID contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed USAID Agreement Officer contact for access issues or administrative questions related to the announcement materials is Boryana Boncheva at 202-567-5036.
21) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFI EPT 2 PR.
22) Which USAID offices issued the RFI?
The RFI was released by USAID through its Global Health Bureau and the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition.
23) What is the purpose of releasing a draft program description?
Based on the notice, the draft program description reflects USAID's current thinking on objectives and key design elements for the future award, and the RFI is intended to gather partner and market input to improve the final program design before the formal solicitation is issued.
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