Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 617 16 000006
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- The USAID-UGA 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" 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 29, 2016 and posted on Jan 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 02, 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 1 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/Uganda grant opportunity titled "Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 617 16 000006) invites applications from qualified organizations, both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based, to support practical and innovative efforts that improve disability inclusion across USAID programming in Uganda. The central aim is twofold: first, to increase the meaningful participation of people with disabilities (PWD) in USAID-supported activities, and second, to strengthen the organizational and operational capacity of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) so they can more effectively represent, support, and advocate for their members and communities. The solicitation is positioned as an "Other" category funding opportunity and uses a grant as the funding instrument, under CFDA number 98.001.
Funding levels are structured around two program size categories, depending on the scope and ambition of the proposed work. Smaller awards are expected to range from $20,000 to $300,000, while larger awards are expected to range from $300,000 to $600,000 per individual award, with the stated maximum (award ceiling) at $600,000. While the number of anticipated awards is listed as one, USAID indicates these plans are subject to the availability of funds. Proposed project timelines must fall within a 12 to 36 month implementation window, which leaves room for both shorter, targeted interventions and longer, more comprehensive capacity-building or systems-change approaches.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the call is broadly open to many entity types as long as they meet any additional requirements described in the full notice. In practice, this means applicants might include nonprofits, NGOs, civil society organizations, and other eligible institutions that can demonstrate relevant experience and the ability to manage grant-funded programming. The opportunity was posted and created on January 29, 2016, and the application deadline (original and current closing date) is March 2, 2016, indicating a relatively short application period. Overall, the opportunity is geared toward applicants that can propose concrete methods to reduce barriers to inclusion, ensure people with disabilities can participate fully in development activities, and leave behind stronger DPOs that can sustain impact beyond the life of the award.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USAID/Uganda "Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities" (RFA 617 16 000006)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities."
2) Who is issuing this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is issued by USAID/Uganda.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 617 16 000006.
4) What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is listed under the "Other" category for funding opportunity type.
5) What funding instrument will be used?
USAID intends to use a grant as the funding instrument.
6) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001.
7) What is the overall purpose of this grant?
The grant invites practical and innovative efforts that improve disability inclusion across USAID programming in Uganda.
8) What are the central aims of the program?
The aims are twofold: (1) increase the meaningful participation of people with disabilities (PWD) in USAID-supported activities, and (2) strengthen the organizational and operational capacity of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) so they can more effectively represent, support, and advocate for their members and communities.
9) What kinds of activities is USAID looking to support?
Based on the notice summary, USAID is looking for concrete, practical, and innovative approaches that reduce barriers to inclusion, enable fuller participation of people with disabilities in development activities, and strengthen DPO capacity and sustainability beyond the award period.
10) Where will the activities take place?
The opportunity focuses on Uganda, with an emphasis on improving disability inclusion across USAID programming in Uganda.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the call is broadly open to many entity types as long as they meet any additional requirements described in the full notice.
12) Are both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly invites applications from qualified organizations that are both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based.
13) What kinds of organizations might be appropriate applicants?
Examples mentioned or implied include nonprofits, NGOs, civil society organizations, and other eligible institutions that can demonstrate relevant experience and the ability to manage grant-funded programming (subject to any additional requirements in the full notice).
14) Is this grant specifically for Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs)?
The notice emphasizes strengthening DPOs as a central aim, but the eligibility is described as unrestricted. Organizations proposing work that strengthens DPO capacity and improves meaningful participation of people with disabilities in USAID activities would align with the stated goals.
15) What are the expected award sizes?
USAID describes two program size categories: smaller awards expected to range from $20,000 to $300,000, and larger awards expected to range from $300,000 to $600,000 per individual award.
16) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The stated maximum (award ceiling) is $600,000.
17) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The anticipated number of awards is listed as one, but USAID notes these plans are subject to the availability of funds.
18) Are the number of awards guaranteed?
No. The notice states the anticipated award plan is subject to the availability of funds.
19) What is the allowable project period or implementation timeframe?
Proposed project timelines must fall within a 12 to 36 month implementation window.
20) Can an applicant propose a short-term or long-term project?
Yes. The 12 to 36 month window allows for shorter, targeted interventions as well as longer, more comprehensive approaches (for example, capacity-building or systems-change efforts), as reflected in the description.
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 29, 2016.
22) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) is March 2, 2016.
23) How long is the application period?
Based on the posted/created date (January 29, 2016) and the closing date (March 2, 2016), the application period is relatively short.
24) What does "meaningful participation" of people with disabilities refer to in this opportunity?
The summary indicates that USAID is seeking proposals that increase the meaningful participation of people with disabilities in USAID-supported activities, implying participation that is substantive and inclusive rather than token or purely symbolic, consistent with reducing barriers and enabling full participation.
25) What does "strengthen the organizational and operational capacity" of DPOs mean in this context?
The summary frames this as helping DPOs become more effective at representing, supporting, and advocating for their members and communities, and leaving stronger DPOs that can sustain impact beyond the award period.
26) Is the opportunity focused on disability inclusion across one sector or across multiple USAID programs?
The summary states the intent is to improve disability inclusion across USAID programming in Uganda, suggesting it is meant to apply broadly across USAID-supported activities rather than a single narrow sector.
27) Does the notice require proposals to be innovative?
Yes. The solicitation invites practical and innovative efforts, indicating proposals should include approaches that are workable and also introduce new or improved ways to advance inclusion and DPO capacity.
28) Does the summary list any specific required components of an application?
No specific application components are detailed in the summary provided here. The notice indicates there may be additional requirements in the full notice.
29) Where can applicants find additional requirements or details not included in the summary?
The summary notes eligibility is unrestricted as long as applicants meet any additional requirements described in the full notice, implying the full funding opportunity notice contains further details.
30) What is the key expected outcome of funded projects?
The summary emphasizes outcomes such as reduced barriers to inclusion, fuller participation of people with disabilities in development activities, and stronger DPOs capable of sustaining impact beyond the life of the award.
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