Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 165 16 000002
Apply for RFA 165 16 000002
- The USAID-MAC in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities Program-Macedonia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 08, 2016 and posted on Jan 08, 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 3 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 Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities Program-Macedonia is a USAID Macedonia funding opportunity designed to increase the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in USAID-funded programs and activities in Macedonia, while also strengthening the organizational capacity and service delivery of Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs). In practical terms, the opportunity is focused on helping ensure that people with disabilities are not only considered as beneficiaries, but are actively included in program design, implementation, and results, and that local organizations representing and serving PWDs are better equipped to advocate, coordinate services, and sustain their work over time.
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary award under a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the recipient will carry out a program with substantial involvement from USAID during implementation (for example, through technical guidance, collaboration on key activities, or joint monitoring). The funding activity category is listed as Community Development, signaling that the program is expected to contribute to broader community inclusion and improved access to opportunities and services, rather than being limited to a narrow sector.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number RFA 165 16 000002 and is administered by USAID-MAC. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant types, including both Macedonian and U.S. organizations, as long as they meet any additional eligibility conditions described in the full solicitation. USAID specifically highlights prospective Macedonian and U.S. organizations, as well as existing USAID recipients and contractors, suggesting an interest in both new partners and organizations already familiar with USAID programming and compliance requirements.
In terms of funding size and anticipated awards, the Award Ceiling is USD 600,000, and USAID expects to make up to three awards. That structure often indicates an intention to support multiple approaches, regions, or partnerships, rather than placing all funding into a single large project. The notice was created and posted on January 8, 2016, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of February 8, 2016, giving applicants roughly one month to prepare and submit their proposals.
Overall, the grant is centered on disability inclusion and institutional strengthening. The core outcomes implied by the description include more consistent integration of PWD perspectives and needs across USAID activities in Macedonia, and stronger DPOs that can deliver services, represent constituents effectively, and contribute to lasting improvements in inclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities Program-Macedonia?
It is a USAID Macedonia funding opportunity focused on increasing the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in USAID-funded programs and activities in Macedonia, while also strengthening the organizational capacity and service delivery of Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs).
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to ensure that people with disabilities are not only treated as beneficiaries, but are actively included in program design, implementation, and results. At the same time, the opportunity aims to improve the ability of DPOs to advocate, coordinate services, deliver services effectively, and sustain their work over time.
What does "meaningful participation" of persons with disabilities mean in this opportunity?
Based on the opportunity description, meaningful participation means that PWDs are actively included in the design, implementation, and results of USAID-funded programs and activities in Macedonia, rather than being included only as passive recipients of services.
Who is this opportunity designed to support?
The opportunity is designed to support disability inclusion across USAID-funded programs in Macedonia and to strengthen Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs) that represent and serve persons with disabilities.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of applicant types may apply, including Macedonian and U.S. organizations, as long as they meet any additional eligibility conditions described in the full solicitation.
Does USAID encourage any particular applicants to apply?
Yes. The notice highlights prospective Macedonian and U.S. organizations, as well as existing USAID recipients and contractors. This suggests interest in both new partners and organizations already familiar with USAID programming and compliance.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary award under a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means the recipient will implement the program with substantial involvement from USAID during implementation, such as technical guidance, collaboration on key activities, or joint monitoring.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Community Development.
What does the Community Development category suggest about the program focus?
It suggests the program is expected to contribute to broader community inclusion and improved access to opportunities and services, rather than focusing only on a narrow sector.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 165 16 000002.
Which USAID office administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by USAID-MAC (USAID Macedonia).
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The Award Ceiling is USD 600,000.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make up to three awards.
Does USAID plan to fund one project or multiple projects?
Because USAID expects to make up to three awards, the structure suggests an intent to support multiple approaches, regions, or partnerships rather than funding a single large project.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was created and posted on January 8, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is February 8, 2016.
How much time was available to prepare an application?
Based on the posting date of January 8, 2016 and the closing date of February 8, 2016, applicants had roughly one month to prepare and submit their proposals.
What outcomes does USAID appear to be seeking through this grant?
The description implies two core outcomes: (1) more consistent integration of PWD perspectives and needs across USAID activities in Macedonia, and (2) stronger DPOs that can deliver services, represent constituents effectively, and contribute to lasting improvements in inclusion.
Is this opportunity limited to treating persons with disabilities only as beneficiaries?
No. The opportunity specifically emphasizes that PWDs should be actively included in program design, implementation, and results, not only considered as beneficiaries.
What kinds of capacity strengthening for DPOs are emphasized?
The description emphasizes strengthening organizational capacity and service delivery so DPOs are better equipped to advocate, coordinate services, and sustain their work over time.
Does this opportunity involve collaboration with USAID during implementation?
Yes. Because it is a Cooperative Agreement, the description indicates substantial involvement from USAID during implementation, potentially including technical guidance, collaboration on key activities, or joint monitoring.
Is this a discretionary award?
Yes. The opportunity is issued as a discretionary award under a Cooperative Agreement.
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