Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 13 000007
Apply for RFA OAA 13 000007
- The Agency for International Development in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Farmer to Farmer Program Special Program Support Project (SPSP) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.009 John Ogonowski Farmer to Farmer Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 8, 2013 and posted on Mar 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants must be either a US Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) registered with USAID (a PVO must be registered before an application may be submitted in response to this RFA) a U.S. nonprofit farm organization a US agricultural cooperative a private U.S. agribusiness or agriculturally related business or consulting firm or a U. S. college, university or foundation maintained by a college or university. Applicants must also have within the past five (5) years a minimum of two (2) years experience in planning, managing, monitoring and reporting on international agricultural development programs
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Opportunity Summary:
The Farmer to Farmer Program Special Program Support Project (SPSP) is a USAID funding opportunity aimed at supporting international agricultural development through volunteer-driven technical assistance and direct people-to-people engagement. Run through USAID's Bureau for Food Security, Office of Country Strategy and Implementation Support, the program is designed to keep U.S. voluntary expertise flowing into agricultural and rural development efforts overseas, with a strong emphasis on helping partner countries strengthen their agricultural sectors and advance broader economic growth.
A central purpose of the SPSP is to reinforce and expand the overall Farmer to Farmer (F2F) platform, including strengthening F2F programs that are already being funded through other mechanisms. In practice, this means the awardee is expected not only to implement support activities tied to volunteer technical assistance, but also to help widen access to the program by creating more entry points for new organizations and individual specialists to participate. The opportunity highlights the value USAID places on practical, field-oriented assistance, relationship-building, and the transfer of agricultural know-how through experienced volunteers working directly with local partners.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is Agriculture, and the award is tied to CFDA 98.009, the John Ogonowski Farmer to Farmer Program. USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $13,300,000 and an award ceiling of $13,300,000 (no stated minimum award floor). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted for applicants.
Eligibility is limited to specific types of U.S.-based organizations with relevant agricultural and international development capacity. Eligible applicants include USAID-registered U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), U.S. nonprofit farm organizations, U.S. agricultural cooperatives, private U.S. agribusinesses or agriculture-related businesses or consulting firms, and U.S. colleges, universities, or university-affiliated foundations. Beyond organizational type, applicants must demonstrate recent and relevant management experience: within the past five years, they must have at least two years of experience planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting on international agricultural development programs. For PVOs, registration with USAID is a precondition and must be completed before submitting an application.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number RFA OAA 13 000007 and the posting date of March 8, 2013. The application deadline was April 11, 2013, and the opportunity was archived on May 11, 2013. The listed point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement is Peggy Manthe, Agreement Officer, reachable at pmanthe@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Farmer to Farmer Program Special Program Support Project (SPSP)?
The Farmer to Farmer Program Special Program Support Project (SPSP) is a USAID funding opportunity intended to support international agricultural development through volunteer-driven technical assistance and direct people-to-people engagement.
Which USAID office is responsible for this opportunity?
The opportunity is run through USAID's Bureau for Food Security, Office of Country Strategy and Implementation Support.
What is the main purpose of the SPSP?
A central purpose is to reinforce and expand the overall Farmer to Farmer (F2F) platform, including strengthening F2F programs already being funded through other mechanisms. The awardee is expected to implement support activities tied to volunteer technical assistance and help widen access by creating more entry points for new organizations and individual specialists to participate.
What kinds of activities does the SPSP emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes practical, field-oriented assistance, relationship-building, and the transfer of agricultural know-how through experienced volunteers working directly with local partners.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Agriculture.
What CFDA number is associated with this award?
The award is tied to CFDA 98.009, the John Ogonowski Farmer to Farmer Program.
What type of award instrument is being used?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement, which indicates USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making under this solicitation?
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $13,300,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $13,300,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor) stated?
No stated minimum award floor was noted in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was noted for applicants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific types of U.S.-based organizations with relevant agricultural and international development capacity, including: USAID-registered U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), U.S. nonprofit farm organizations, U.S. agricultural cooperatives, private U.S. agribusinesses or agriculture-related businesses or consulting firms, and U.S. colleges, universities, or university-affiliated foundations.
Are there experience requirements for applicants?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate that within the past five years they have at least two years of experience planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting on international agricultural development programs.
Do PVOs need to be registered with USAID before applying?
Yes. For PVOs, registration with USAID is a precondition and must be completed before submitting an application.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA OAA 13 000007.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was March 8, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 11, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 11, 2013.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Peggy Manthe, Agreement Officer.
What email address is provided for the point of contact?
The email address provided is pmanthe@usaid.gov.
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