Opportunity Information: Apply for USAD GHANA RFA 641 13 000001
Apply for USAD GHANA RFA 641 13 000001
- The Ghana USAID Accra in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Feed the Future Agriculture Technology Transfer Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 9, 2012 and posted on Nov 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 14, 2012. (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 $15,500,000.00 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 Feed the Future Agriculture Technology Transfer Project is a USAID Ghana funding opportunity designed to expand access to practical, productivity-boosting agricultural technologies in Northern Ghana. Through this program, USAID intends to fund a partner to deliver technical assistance and capacity building that help move proven agricultural innovations from research and development into wider on-farm and market use. The core idea is technology transfer at scale: strengthening the systems, organizations, and skills needed so that farmers and agricultural stakeholders can adopt improved technologies consistently and sustain productivity gains over time.
This opportunity was issued by USAID/Ghana (USAID Accra) as a discretionary assistance award under a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the selected implementer should expect substantial engagement from USAID during implementation compared to a more hands-off grant. The funding is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and is categorized under Agriculture. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which reduces the barrier for applicants that may not be able to contribute significant non-federal resources.
The award size is set at a fixed amount: both the floor and the ceiling are USD 15,500,000, indicating USAID anticipated making one award at approximately that level rather than a range of possible award amounts. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full Request for Applications (RFA). The opportunity was posted on November 9, 2012, with an application deadline of December 14, 2012, and later archived on March 30, 2013.
Applicants were directed to consult the attached RFA for the detailed program requirements, expected results, and application instructions. For access issues or questions related to the announcement, the listed point of contact was Frederique Rakotoarivelo, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Ghana, reachable by phone at +233 21 741 272. Funding Opportunity Number: USAD GHANA RFA 641 13 000001.
Feed the Future Agriculture Technology Transfer Project (USAID Ghana) - FAQs
1) What is the Feed the Future Agriculture Technology Transfer Project?
It is a USAID Ghana funding opportunity focused on expanding access to practical, productivity-boosting agricultural technologies in Northern Ghana. The program emphasizes moving proven agricultural innovations from research and development into wider on-farm and market use through technology transfer at scale.
2) What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The main purpose is to fund a partner to provide technical assistance and capacity building that strengthens the systems, organizations, and skills needed for farmers and other agricultural stakeholders to adopt improved technologies consistently and sustain productivity gains over time.
3) What does "technology transfer at scale" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, it refers to supporting broader and more consistent adoption of proven agricultural technologies by strengthening the enabling systems and capabilities (such as organizational capacity and stakeholder skills) rather than only testing technologies in small pilots.
4) What geographic area does the project target?
The project targets Northern Ghana.
5) Who is issuing this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by USAID/Ghana (USAID Accra).
6) What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary assistance award under a Cooperative Agreement.
7) What is a Cooperative Agreement and how does it affect implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement indicates that the selected implementer should expect substantial engagement from USAID during implementation compared to a more hands-off grant. In other words, USAID is expected to be more actively involved throughout the project.
8) What is the program category or sector?
The opportunity is categorized under Agriculture.
9) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The funding is associated with CFDA 98.001, titled "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
11) What is the award amount?
The award amount is set as a fixed amount with both the floor and the ceiling at USD 15,500,000.
12) Does the fixed award size indicate how many awards USAID expected to make?
Yes. Since both the floor and ceiling are USD 15,500,000, it indicates USAID anticipated making one award at approximately that level rather than multiple awards across a range of amounts.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted and open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full Request for Applications (RFA).
14) Are there additional eligibility conditions beyond "unrestricted"?
The notice states eligibility is unrestricted, but applicants were instructed to consult the attached RFA for any additional eligibility details.
15) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAD GHANA RFA 641 13 000001.
16) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 9, 2012.
17) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 14, 2012.
18) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 30, 2013.
19) Where can applicants find the detailed program requirements and application instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the attached Request for Applications (RFA) for detailed program requirements, expected results, and application instructions.
20) Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Frederique Rakotoarivelo, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Ghana.
21) How could the point of contact be reached?
The contact phone number provided was +233 21 741 272.
22) What kind of activities would the funded partner be expected to carry out?
Based on the opportunity description, the funded partner would be expected to deliver technical assistance and capacity building aimed at transferring proven agricultural technologies from research and development into wider on-farm and market use, with an emphasis on sustained adoption and productivity gains.
23) Does the notice specify the exact technologies or innovations to be transferred?
No. The description refers to "proven agricultural innovations" and "productivity-boosting agricultural technologies" generally, and directs applicants to the attached RFA for detailed requirements and expected results.
24) Does the notice specify the number of implementing partners to be selected?
The notice does not explicitly state the number of awards, but the fixed floor and ceiling at USD 15,500,000 suggests USAID anticipated making one award at approximately that level.
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