Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 121 16 000001
Apply for RFA 121 16 000001
- The USAID-UKR 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 Program – FY 2015 Disability Funding" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 14, 2016 and posted on Jan 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 01, 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.
- 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 Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities Program (FY 2015 Disability Funding) is a USAID/Ukraine discretionary funding opportunity (RFA 121-16-000001, CFDA 98.001) focused on improving inclusion and leadership for people with disabilities in the context of USAID-supported work in Ukraine. USAID is not asking for full proposals at the outset; it is requesting concept papers that lay out practical, innovative approaches to (1) increase the participation of people with disabilities (PWD) in USAID programs and activities and (2) strengthen the capacity and leadership of local Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs). In other words, the program is designed both to make USAID programming more accessible and inclusive for PWD and to help local disability-led organizations become stronger actors that can represent their communities, influence decisions, and sustain advocacy and services over time. The detailed technical priorities and expectations are referenced as being in Section A (Program Description) of the Request for Applications.
The competition is open in terms of eligibility. USAID indicates that both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may submit, and the listing describes eligibility as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with the caveat that applicants should still review any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement. The opportunity uses an "Other" funding instrument type and an "Other" funding activity category, meaning the grant mechanism and activity classification do not fit neatly into standard categories listed on the portal and applicants would need to consult the RFA text for specifics on the anticipated award structure, allowable costs, and implementation requirements.
Key dates and funding parameters are clearly stated. The opportunity was posted and created on January 14, 2016, and concept papers were due by February 1, 2016 (the original and current closing dates match, indicating no extension in the notice provided). The award ceiling is listed at $600,000, which suggests the maximum amount USAID expected to obligate for an award under this call. The number of expected awards is not specified in the data provided, so it is not possible from this summary alone to tell whether USAID anticipated making one award or multiple awards, or how it planned to divide funding across potential recipients.
Overall, this opportunity targets disability inclusion as a cross-cutting priority within USAID programming in Ukraine, pairing direct efforts to remove barriers to participation for PWD with institution-building for local DPOs. Applicants were expected to propose approaches that are not only effective on paper but also workable in practice, and that demonstrably elevate participation, representation, and leadership of people with disabilities within development programs supported by USAID.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities Program (FY 2015 Disability Funding).
2) Who is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from USAID/Ukraine.
3) What are the reference numbers for this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as RFA 121-16-000001 and CFDA 98.001.
4) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program focuses on improving inclusion and leadership for people with disabilities in the context of USAID-supported work in Ukraine.
5) What types of activities is USAID seeking through concept papers?
Concept papers are expected to propose practical, innovative approaches to:
- Increase the participation of people with disabilities (PWD) in USAID programs and activities; and
- Strengthen the capacity and leadership of local Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs).
6) Is USAID requesting full proposals right away?
No. USAID is not asking for full proposals at the outset. It is requesting concept papers first.
7) What should a concept paper emphasize for this opportunity?
Based on the notice, concept papers should lay out approaches that are practical and workable in real implementation, not just strong in theory. They should also clearly elevate participation, representation, and leadership of people with disabilities within USAID-supported development programs.
8) Where are the detailed technical priorities and expectations described?
The detailed technical priorities and expectations are referenced as being in Section A (Program Description) of the Request for Applications (RFA).
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity). USAID also indicates that both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may submit. Applicants are expected to review the full announcement for any additional eligibility clarifications.
10) What is meant by an "unrestricted" eligibility listing?
In this listing, "unrestricted" means the competition is open to any type of entity, rather than being limited to a specific applicant type. The notice still advises applicants to confirm any additional eligibility details in the full RFA.
11) What funding instrument type is being used?
The instrument type is listed as "Other."
12) What does it mean that the instrument type and activity category are listed as "Other"?
It means the mechanism and activity classification do not fit neatly into standard portal categories. Applicants would need to consult the RFA text for specifics such as anticipated award structure, allowable costs, and implementation requirements.
13) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is also listed as "Other."
14) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed at $600,000, indicating the maximum amount USAID expected to obligate for an award under this call.
15) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The number of expected awards is not specified in the information provided, so it cannot be determined from this summary alone whether USAID anticipated one award or multiple awards.
16) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on January 14, 2016.
17) What was the deadline for concept papers?
Concept papers were due by February 1, 2016.
18) Was the deadline extended?
No extension is indicated in the notice provided. The original and current closing dates match (February 1, 2016).
19) What geographic or program context does this opportunity relate to?
The opportunity is situated within USAID-supported work in Ukraine (USAID/Ukraine) and targets disability inclusion within development programs operating in that context.
20) What are DPOs, as referenced in the opportunity description?
DPOs are Disabled Peoples Organizations. The program aims to strengthen the capacity and leadership of local DPOs so they can better represent their communities, influence decisions, and sustain advocacy and services over time.
21) What does the opportunity mean by strengthening "leadership" for people with disabilities?
As described, the intent is to elevate participation, representation, and leadership of people with disabilities within USAID-supported development programs and to build stronger local disability-led organizations that can engage as lasting actors in advocacy and services.
22) Does this opportunity focus only on accessibility within USAID programs, or also on organizational development?
It is designed to do both: make USAID programming more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities, and support institution-building for local DPOs so they can sustain their role over time.
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