Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID PHILIPPINES 492 08 002 APS
Apply for USAID PHILIPPINES 492 08 002 APS
- The Philippines USAID Manila 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 Participation of People with Disabilities, APS for FY 08" 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 Jan 8, 2008 and posted on Jan 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 8, 2008. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S. or Non U.S. organizations (including the Philippines) non profit or for profit entities
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Philippines released an Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities, APS for FY 08" (APS Number USAID Philippines 492-08-002) to invite innovative project ideas that strengthen the inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs) in development efforts in the Philippines. The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants, including U.S. and non-U.S. organizations (including Philippine-based groups), and it allows both nonprofit and for-profit entities to apply. Projects are expected to directly support disability inclusion by promoting the participation of PWDs in development programming, identifying and addressing both existing and emerging barriers to participation, and ensuring that USAID-supported activities and programs are inclusive of PWDs rather than inadvertently excluding them.
The APS was issued on January 8, 2008, with concept papers accepted through February 8, 2008, by 4:30 p.m. Manila time. Applicants were asked to submit concept papers of no more than 10 pages, and proposals needed to include both technical and budget components combined into a single electronic document (submitted by email, CD, or through Grants.gov). If submitted via email or Grants.gov, a CD was not required. USAID also noted it could close the APS early before the posted deadline, depending on its needs.
Funding levels were designed to support small to medium initiatives: requests were expected to fall between $20,000 (award floor) and $300,000 (award ceiling), with project implementation periods of 12 to 24 months. USAID anticipated making a limited number of awards, structured either as grants or cooperative agreements, and emphasized that awards depended on the availability of funds. It also made clear that recipients would not be paid any fee or profit under resulting grants or cooperative agreements, which is a common condition in certain assistance awards where funds must be used for programmatic purposes rather than profit.
The review process was staged. USAID/Philippines planned an initial screening of applications received by the deadline. Concept papers that passed this first review would be forwarded to USAID/Washington for final review, and applicants whose concept papers were not accepted would be notified in writing. USAID stated that all awards resulting from this APS would be issued by September 30, 2008, assuming funds were appropriated, allocated, and cleared through internal USAID procedures.
From a compliance and governance standpoint, the APS cited the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended) as the primary legal authority. It also referenced the administrative and regulatory framework that would govern any awards, including 22 CFR 226, relevant OMB cost principles (A-21 for universities and A-122 for nonprofit organizations, as referenced in the notice), USAID's ADS 303, and USAID Standard Provisions. The notice also explicitly stated that publishing the APS did not represent any commitment by the U.S. Government to make an award or to reimburse applicants for proposal preparation costs, and USAID reserved broad discretion to reject any or all applications and to fund any, all, or none of the submissions received.
Applications could be submitted in several ways: by email to LSusi@usaid.gov, by U.S. Mail to the USAID/Philippines Office of Regional Procurement (PSC 502 Box 1, FPO AP 96515-1200), by other delivery services to the USAID/Philippines Office of Regional Procurement at the PNB Financial Center in Pasay City, or electronically through www.grants.gov (with a listed Grants.gov technical support phone number). The opportunity was posted on Grants.gov and on the USAID/Philippines website, and applicants were responsible for ensuring they had the complete APS and any amendments downloaded from these sites. Questions were directed in writing to Ms. Lucillyn Susi, Acquisition Specialist (phone +63 2 552 9926; email LSusi@usaid.gov), and the APS was signed by Raymond L. Edler, Supervisory Regional Agreement Officer, Office of Regional Procurement, USAID/Philippines.
FAQs: USAID/Philippines Annual Program Statement - Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities (FY 08)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is an Annual Program Statement (APS) released by USAID/Philippines titled "Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities, APS for FY 08" (APS Number USAID Philippines 492-08-002). It invites innovative project ideas that strengthen the inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs) in development efforts in the Philippines.
2) What is the main goal of the APS?
The APS is focused on disability inclusion. Projects are expected to directly support the participation of PWDs in development programming, identify and address both existing and emerging barriers to participation, and help ensure USAID-supported activities are inclusive of PWDs rather than inadvertently excluding them.
3) Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants, including U.S. and non-U.S. organizations (including Philippine-based groups). Both nonprofit and for-profit entities are allowed to apply.
4) Does the APS allow applications from Philippine-based organizations?
Yes. The APS explicitly states that non-U.S. organizations, including Philippine-based groups, may apply.
5) Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The APS allows both nonprofit and for-profit entities to apply.
6) What types of projects is USAID looking for?
USAID is looking for innovative project ideas that strengthen inclusion of PWDs in development efforts. The APS emphasizes projects that promote PWD participation, address barriers to participation (including emerging barriers), and make sure USAID-supported programs are inclusive of PWDs.
7) What is the expected funding range per award?
Funding was designed for small to medium initiatives. Requests were expected to fall between $20,000 (award floor) and $300,000 (award ceiling).
8) How long can projects last?
Project implementation periods were expected to be 12 to 24 months.
9) How many awards will be made?
USAID anticipated making a limited number of awards. Awards were also dependent on the availability of funds.
10) What type of award instruments may be used?
USAID indicated awards could be structured either as grants or cooperative agreements.
11) Does USAID guarantee that awards will be made?
No. The APS states that publishing the APS does not represent a commitment by the U.S. Government to make an award. USAID also reserved the right to fund any, all, or none of the submissions received, and awards depended on the availability of funds.
12) Will applicants be reimbursed for proposal preparation costs?
No. The APS explicitly states that the U.S. Government is not committing to reimburse applicants for proposal preparation costs.
13) Can USAID reject applications even if they are eligible?
Yes. USAID reserved broad discretion to reject any or all applications.
14) When was the APS issued?
The APS was issued on January 8, 2008.
15) What was the deadline for concept papers?
Concept papers were accepted through February 8, 2008, by 4:30 p.m. Manila time.
16) Could USAID close the APS before the deadline?
Yes. USAID noted it could close the APS early before the posted deadline, depending on its needs.
17) What is the maximum length of the concept paper?
Applicants were asked to submit concept papers of no more than 10 pages.
18) What should be included in the submission package?
Proposals needed to include both technical and budget components, combined into a single electronic document.
19) How could applicants submit their concept paper/proposal?
Applications could be submitted by email, by mail, by other delivery services, or electronically through Grants.gov. The APS also mentions submission via CD as an option when not using email or Grants.gov.
20) What email address was provided for submissions?
Submissions could be sent by email to LSusi@usaid.gov.
21) Where could applications be mailed via U.S. Mail?
By U.S. Mail, applications could be sent to: USAID/Philippines Office of Regional Procurement, PSC 502 Box 1, FPO AP 96515-1200.
22) What physical delivery address was listed for courier/other delivery services?
For other delivery services, applications could be delivered to: USAID/Philippines Office of Regional Procurement, PNB Financial Center, Pasay City.
23) Could the application be submitted through Grants.gov?
Yes. The APS allowed electronic submission through www.grants.gov and noted that the opportunity was posted on Grants.gov.
24) If submitting via email or Grants.gov, was a CD required?
No. If submitted via email or Grants.gov, a CD was not required.
25) Where was the APS posted?
The opportunity was posted on Grants.gov and on the USAID/Philippines website.
26) Who was responsible for ensuring they had the complete APS and amendments?
Applicants were responsible for ensuring they had the complete APS and any amendments downloaded from Grants.gov and/or the USAID/Philippines website.
27) How does the review process work?
The review process was staged. USAID/Philippines planned an initial screening of applications received by the deadline. Concept papers that passed the first review would be forwarded to USAID/Washington for final review. Applicants whose concept papers were not accepted would be notified in writing.
28) When did USAID expect to issue awards?
USAID stated that all awards resulting from this APS would be issued by September 30, 2008, assuming funds were appropriated, allocated, and cleared through internal USAID procedures.
29) Are fees or profit allowed under awards made from this APS?
No. USAID emphasized that recipients would not be paid any fee or profit under resulting grants or cooperative agreements.
30) What legal authority governs this APS?
The APS cited the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended) as the primary legal authority.
31) What regulations and policies were referenced as governing any resulting awards?
The APS referenced an administrative and regulatory framework including 22 CFR 226, relevant OMB cost principles (A-21 for universities and A-122 for nonprofit organizations, as referenced in the notice), USAID ADS 303, and USAID Standard Provisions.
32) Who was the point of contact for questions?
Questions were directed in writing to Ms. Lucillyn Susi, Acquisition Specialist. Phone: +63 2 552 9926. Email: LSusi@usaid.gov.
33) Who signed the APS?
The APS was signed by Raymond L. Edler, Supervisory Regional Agreement Officer, Office of Regional Procurement, USAID/Philippines.
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