Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 114 13 000002
Apply for RFA 114 13 000002
- The Georgia USAID Tbilisi in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities in USAID Activities and Strengthen the Capacities of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 4, 2013 and posted on Dec 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 10, 2013. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility applies only to Georgian NGOs
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities in USAID Activities and Strengthen the Capacities of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs)," is a USAID/Georgia initiative issued by the USAID Mission in Tbilisi under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 114 13 000002. It was released as an earmarked opportunity and planned to be implemented through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the awardee would carry out program activities with substantial involvement and collaboration from USAID during implementation. The funding activity category is listed as Health, reflecting a broad development focus where disability inclusion is often linked to access, equity, and participation in services and community life.
The opportunity is built around two core objectives. First, it aims to increase the participation of people with disabilities within existing USAID programs. In practical terms, this is about making current USAID-supported activities more inclusive and accessible so that people with disabilities are not left out of program benefits, decision-making, employment, training, or service delivery. This can include efforts like removing physical and communication barriers, improving outreach, adapting materials and approaches, and ensuring that program partners actively include people with disabilities as participants, staff, and stakeholders. The emphasis on "current USAID programs" signals that the work is not only about launching stand-alone disability projects, but also about integrating disability inclusion across ongoing development work.
Second, the opportunity focuses on strengthening the capacity of Disabled People s Organizations (DPOs). Capacity-building in this context generally refers to helping DPOs become more effective, sustainable, and influential organizations. That can involve improving organizational governance, strategic planning, advocacy skills, program management, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, coalition-building, and the ability to engage productively with government institutions, donors, and service providers. The intent is to support DPOs so they can represent and advance the priorities of people with disabilities more effectively over the long term, rather than relying solely on outside actors to speak for disability communities.
Financially, the opportunity set an award ceiling of $600,000 and an award floor of $20,000, indicating that USAID was open to proposals of varying sizes within that range. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness. The posting date was December 12, 2012, with creation dated January 4, 2013. The original and current closing date was January 10, 2013, and the opportunity was archived on February 9, 2013, meaning it was a time-limited competition and is no longer open.
Eligibility was limited to Georgian NGOs, with the listing noting "Others" and clarifying that eligibility applies only to Georgian non-governmental organizations. This suggests the competition was designed to prioritize local leadership and local institutional strengthening within Georgia, particularly among organizations with the reach and legitimacy to work directly with people with disabilities and DPO networks in-country.
For administrative and technical questions, the contact provided was Lasha Matitaishvili at the USAID Regional Contracting Office, including a phone number (+995 32 544 187) and email address (lmatitaishvili@usaid.gov), with an additional note that applicants having trouble accessing the announcement electronically could reach out for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this USAID/Georgia funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities in USAID Activities and Strengthen the Capacities of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs)."
Which USAID office issued this opportunity?
It was issued by the USAID Mission in Tbilisi (USAID/Georgia).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 114 13 000002.
What type of funding instrument was planned for this award?
The opportunity was planned to be implemented through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically means the awardee would carry out program activities with substantial involvement and collaboration from USAID during implementation.
Is this an earmarked opportunity?
Yes. It was released as an earmarked opportunity.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Health.
What are the main objectives of the opportunity?
The opportunity is built around two core objectives: (1) increasing the participation of people with disabilities within existing USAID programs, and (2) strengthening the capacity of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs).
What does "increase participation of people with disabilities within existing USAID programs" mean in practice?
It focuses on making current USAID-supported activities more inclusive and accessible so people with disabilities are not left out of program benefits, decision-making, employment, training, or service delivery. Examples described include removing physical and communication barriers, improving outreach, adapting materials and approaches, and ensuring partners actively include people with disabilities as participants, staff, and stakeholders.
Does this opportunity focus only on stand-alone disability projects?
No. The description emphasizes integrating disability inclusion across ongoing development work, not only launching separate or stand-alone disability projects.
What does "strengthening the capacity of DPOs" refer to?
Capacity-building here generally refers to helping DPOs become more effective, sustainable, and influential organizations. The description mentions areas such as governance, strategic planning, advocacy skills, program management, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, coalition-building, and the ability to engage with government institutions, donors, and service providers.
What is the intent behind supporting DPO capacity over the long term?
The intent is to support DPOs so they can represent and advance the priorities of people with disabilities more effectively over the long term, rather than relying on outside actors to speak for disability communities.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $600,000.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor is $20,000.
Were proposals of different sizes allowed?
Yes. The award floor and ceiling indicate USAID was open to proposals of varying sizes within the $20,000 to $600,000 range.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to Georgian NGOs. The listing clarifies that eligibility applies only to Georgian non-governmental organizations.
Does the eligibility restriction suggest a particular focus?
Yes. The information provided suggests the competition was designed to prioritize local leadership and local institutional strengthening within Georgia.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was December 12, 2012.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is January 4, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was January 10, 2013.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on February 9, 2013, which indicates it is no longer open.
Who is the point of contact for administrative and technical questions?
The contact provided is Lasha Matitaishvili at the USAID Regional Contracting Office.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Phone: +995 32 544 187. Email: lmatitaishvili@usaid.gov.
What should an applicant do if they have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice states that applicants having trouble accessing the announcement electronically could reach out to the listed contact for assistance.
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