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- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FANTA III" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2011 and posted on Aug 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2011 DRAFT FOR COMMENTS ONLY. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Be a U.S. and Non US based institution, for profit, non profit or private voluntary organizations registered with USAID. Must be able to meet the eiligibility criteria in 22 CFR 228 sub part D.
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Opportunity Summary:
FANTA III (Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance) was posted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as a draft Request for Applications meant strictly to collect feedback from the public, industry, and potential partners. The draft was issued in the context of USAID's broader Implementation and Procurement Reform (IPR) agenda, which is focused on changing how USAID does business by broadening and diversifying its partner base, increasing engagement with local and new partners, and strengthening true partnerships that help countries progress toward long-term self-reliance. In practical terms, the draft signals USAID's interest in designing a future food and nutrition technical assistance effort in a way that aligns with IPR goals, especially around local capacity building and expanding opportunities beyond the usual set of implementing organizations.
This posting was not a live funding opportunity and it was not accepting applications. USAID emphasized that it would not answer questions about the draft and that the notice did not commit the U.S. Government to issuing a formal RFA later. The entire purpose was to let stakeholders review how USAID incorporated IPR objectives into the draft design and provide comments to help shape a potential future solicitation. The comment window was time-bound, with feedback requested by email only no later than September 9, 2011, to the listed USAID contracting officer, Shanon Krause, at skrause@usaid.gov. Comments submitted after that deadline were not to be considered.
From the opportunity metadata, the funding instrument envisioned for any eventual award was a cooperative agreement, and cost sharing or matching was indicated as required. However, the draft notice listed zero expected awards and showed no award floor, ceiling, or total estimated funding, reinforcing that this was an informational, pre-solicitation step rather than a funded competition. The opportunity category and activity category were listed as "Other," with clarification that the focus area was Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA III).
Eligibility, as described, was broad in concept: both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based institutions could potentially be eligible, including for-profit entities, non-profits, and private voluntary organizations, as long as they were registered with USAID and able to meet the eligibility criteria referenced in 22 CFR 228 Subpart D. The key takeaway is that the announcement functioned as a market and stakeholder feedback mechanism tied to USAID procurement reform priorities, not as an invitation to submit proposals or a guarantee of future funding.
FANTA III (Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance) - FAQs
1) What is FANTA III in this posting?
FANTA III (Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance) was shared by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as a draft Request for Applications (draft RFA). It was released to gather feedback on the draft design of a possible future food and nutrition technical assistance effort.
2) Is this a live funding opportunity?
No. This posting was not a live funding opportunity and it was not accepting applications. It was issued strictly as a draft to collect comments.
3) Can organizations apply for funding under this draft notice?
No. USAID stated that the draft was not accepting applications. The purpose was to collect stakeholder input, not proposals.
4) What was the purpose of releasing the draft RFA?
The purpose was to let stakeholders review how USAID incorporated its Implementation and Procurement Reform (IPR) objectives into the draft and to provide comments that could help shape a potential future solicitation.
5) What is USAID's Implementation and Procurement Reform (IPR) agenda and why does it matter here?
In this context, IPR refers to USAID's effort to change how it does business by broadening and diversifying its partner base, increasing engagement with local and new partners, and strengthening partnerships that support long-term self-reliance. The draft signals USAID's interest in designing future technical assistance in ways that align with these priorities, including local capacity building and expanding opportunities beyond the usual implementing organizations.
6) Did USAID commit to issuing a formal RFA later?
No. USAID emphasized that the notice did not commit the U.S. Government to issuing a formal RFA in the future.
7) Would USAID answer questions about the draft?
No. USAID indicated it would not answer questions about the draft. Stakeholders were expected to provide feedback through written comments.
8) How could stakeholders provide feedback on the draft?
Feedback was requested by email only. Comments were to be sent to the listed USAID contracting officer, Shanon Krause, at skrause@usaid.gov.
9) What was the deadline for submitting comments?
Comments were due no later than September 9, 2011.
10) Would late comments be considered?
No. USAID stated that comments submitted after the deadline were not to be considered.
11) What funding instrument was envisioned if there were an eventual award?
Based on the opportunity metadata, the instrument envisioned for any eventual award was a cooperative agreement.
12) Was cost sharing or matching required?
The metadata indicated that cost sharing or matching was required for any eventual award.
13) How many awards did the draft anticipate?
The draft listed zero expected awards, reinforcing that it was an informational, pre-solicitation step rather than a funded competition.
14) Was any funding amount listed (award floor, ceiling, or total estimated funding)?
No. The draft showed no award floor, no award ceiling, and no total estimated funding. This aligns with its purpose as a request for comments rather than an announcement of available funding.
15) What were the opportunity category and activity category?
The opportunity category and activity category were listed as "Other," with clarification that the focus area was Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA III).
16) Who was described as potentially eligible?
Eligibility was described broadly. Both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based institutions could potentially be eligible, including for-profit entities, non-profits, and private voluntary organizations, provided they were registered with USAID and could meet eligibility criteria referenced in 22 CFR 228 Subpart D.
17) Does this draft guarantee future funding for food and nutrition technical assistance?
No. The posting functioned as a market and stakeholder feedback mechanism tied to USAID procurement reform priorities. It was not an invitation to submit proposals and it did not guarantee that USAID would issue a future solicitation or make awards.
18) What is the key takeaway for potential partners?
The key takeaway is that this was a time-bound request for feedback on a draft design. It reflected USAID's interest in aligning a potential future FANTA III effort with IPR goals such as local capacity building and expanding opportunities to a broader partner base, but it was not a funded competition and did not accept applications.
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