Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 388 16 000002
Apply for RFA 388 16 000002
- The USAID in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Expanding Participating of People with Disability Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 21, 2016 and posted on Jan 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 08, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- 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:
The USAID/Bangladesh "Expanding Participating of People with Disability Program" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 388 16 000002) is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to support practical, innovative work that increases inclusion of people with disabilities across USAID-supported efforts in Bangladesh. The call focuses on FY15 disability funding and invites concept papers that show clear, workable approaches to improving how people with disabilities take part in development programs and how disability-led civil society can become stronger and more influential. In plain terms, USAID is looking for ideas that both expand participation (so people with disabilities are actively engaged as participants, beneficiaries, leaders, and decision-makers in programming) and build the organizational strength and leadership of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs).
A central goal of the opportunity is to increase the participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs and activities. This can mean designing new efforts that directly benefit persons with disabilities, or adjusting and improving existing or larger USAID/Bangladesh programs so that disability inclusion is not treated as an add-on, but is built into planning, implementation, accessibility, outreach, and monitoring. The opportunity explicitly allows for two broad approaches: stand-alone targeted projects that focus specifically on disability-related outcomes, and mainstreaming projects that embed disability inclusion within wider development activities. This flexibility suggests USAID is open to diverse concept paper ideas, as long as the proposed approach clearly improves participation and reduces barriers that exclude people with disabilities.
The second major goal is to strengthen the capacity and leadership of DPOs, defined here as civil society organizations run by and for people with disabilities. USAID is signaling that it wants disability inclusion efforts that are driven by the disability community itself, not only by external implementers. Concept papers that include meaningful DPO leadership, strengthen DPO governance and management, build advocacy and coordination capacity, or expand the ability of DPOs to engage government and development partners would align closely with this objective. The eligibility language also highlights Bangladeshi DPOs registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB), reinforcing the importance of locally rooted and formally recognized disability-led organizations.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to qualified US and non-US organizations, with the noted emphasis that Bangladeshi DPOs must be registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau. The award instrument is a grant. USAID anticipated making up to two awards under this funding opportunity, with an award ceiling of $600,000. The activity category is listed as "Other," which typically indicates the program could cut across multiple sectors rather than fitting neatly into a single standard sector label.
The timeline is straightforward. The opportunity was posted on January 21, 2016, and the concept paper submission deadline was February 08, 2016 (the original and current closing date are the same). Concept papers were required to be submitted electronically, and the announcement specifies two USAID contacts for submission: Fatema Zil-e-Resalat, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist (fresalat@usaid.gov), and Patricia Siaso, Agreement Officer (tsiaso@usaid.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the USAID/Bangladesh "Expanding Participating of People with Disability Program."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 388 16 000002.
3) What type of funding mechanism is being offered?
This opportunity uses a discretionary grant as the award instrument.
4) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to support practical, innovative work that increases the inclusion of people with disabilities across USAID-supported efforts in Bangladesh, with a focus on expanding participation of people with disabilities in development programming and strengthening disability-led civil society.
5) What core outcomes is USAID looking for?
Concept papers should present clear, workable approaches that (1) increase participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs and activities, and (2) strengthen the capacity and leadership of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs).
6) What does "expanding participation" mean in this opportunity?
It refers to people with disabilities being actively engaged as participants, beneficiaries, leaders, and decision-makers in programming, rather than being included only as an afterthought.
7) Are applicants expected to create new disability-focused projects, or can they improve existing USAID programs?
Both approaches are explicitly allowed. Proposals may design new efforts that directly benefit persons with disabilities or adjust and improve existing or larger USAID/Bangladesh programs so disability inclusion is built into planning, implementation, accessibility, outreach, and monitoring.
8) What approaches does USAID allow under this call?
USAID allows two broad approaches: (1) stand-alone targeted projects focused specifically on disability-related outcomes, and (2) mainstreaming projects that embed disability inclusion within wider development activities.
9) What is the second major goal related to civil society?
The second major goal is to strengthen the capacity and leadership of DPOs, described as civil society organizations run by and for people with disabilities.
10) What kinds of DPO-strengthening activities would align with the stated objectives?
Concept papers that include meaningful DPO leadership or strengthen DPO governance and management, build advocacy and coordination capacity, or expand DPO ability to engage government and development partners align closely with this goal.
11) Does USAID express a preference for who should lead disability inclusion efforts?
Yes. The opportunity signals interest in disability inclusion efforts driven by the disability community itself, not only by external implementers, and highlights the value of meaningful DPO leadership.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to qualified US and non-US organizations.
13) Are there any specific registration requirements mentioned for Bangladeshi DPOs?
Yes. The eligibility language highlights that Bangladeshi DPOs must be registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB).
14) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making up to two awards under this funding opportunity.
15) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $600,000.
16) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which typically indicates the work may cut across multiple sectors rather than fitting into a single standard sector label.
17) What is the timeline for this opportunity (posting date and deadline)?
The opportunity was posted on January 21, 2016. The concept paper submission deadline was February 08, 2016 (the original and current closing date are the same).
18) What application format is requested?
The call invites concept papers.
19) How must concept papers be submitted?
Concept papers were required to be submitted electronically.
20) Who are the USAID contacts for submission, and what are their email addresses?
The announcement lists two contacts for submission:
- Fatema Zil-e-Resalat, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist: fresalat@usaid.gov
- Patricia Siaso, Agreement Officer: tsiaso@usaid.gov
21) What is the geographic focus of the program?
The focus is Bangladesh, and the work is intended to increase inclusion across USAID-supported efforts in Bangladesh.
22) What does it mean that the opportunity focuses on FY15 disability funding?
The call notes it focuses on FY15 disability funding and invites concept papers aligned with that focus, emphasizing improved participation and stronger disability-led civil society.
23) What does USAID mean by disability inclusion not being an "add-on"?
It means disability inclusion should be built into core program functions, including planning, implementation, accessibility, outreach, and monitoring, rather than being treated as a separate or minor component.
24) What kind of concept paper ideas are most clearly aligned with this announcement?
Ideas that are practical and innovative, clearly reduce barriers that exclude people with disabilities, demonstrate how participation will increase in USAID-supported programming, and show meaningful DPO leadership and capacity strengthening are the most directly aligned with the stated goals.
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