Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RWANDA 696 A 08 004 DRAFT RFA
Apply for USAID RWANDA 696 A 08 004 DRAFT RFA
- The Rwanda USAID Kigali in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Food and Nutrition Interventions for People Living with HIV/AIDS" 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 Dec 11, 2007 and posted on Dec 11, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 3, 2008 1600 Hours Rwanda Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $16,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $16,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Rwanda opportunity titled "Food and Nutrition Interventions for People Living with HIV/AIDS" is a discretionary funding announcement planned as a Cooperative Agreement to support food and nutrition programming in Rwanda for people living with HIV/AIDS. The announcement is tied to a draft Program Description, and USAID/Rwanda indicated it intended to invite comments and suggestions on that draft before finalizing the approach. The overall purpose is to strengthen and better coordinate nutrition support by linking or integrating the work of organizations that are already distributing food to malnourished Rwandans, with a specific focus on ensuring that people living with HIV/AIDS are effectively reached and assisted through those nutrition activities.
A central theme of the opportunity is integration rather than creating an entirely separate system for food and nutrition aid. USAID/Rwanda signaled that it wanted existing food distributing organizations to align their nutrition activities more deliberately with HIV/AIDS-related needs, so that food assistance and nutrition interventions are delivered in a way that supports the health and treatment outcomes of people living with HIV/AIDS. In practical terms, this implies improving coordination, targeting, and implementation so that nutrition support complements HIV/AIDS services and reaches beneficiaries whose nutritional status can directly affect disease progression, treatment adherence, and overall well-being.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. USAID also anticipated that applicants would need to have significant food resources available for distribution in Rwanda, which suggests the program expects implementers to bring or manage substantial in-kind or commodity capacity, strong supply chain and distribution experience, and the ability to operate at scale. The presence of a cost-sharing or matching requirement indicates that applicants would be expected to contribute resources to the program, whether through commodities, funding, services, or other allowable contributions, consistent with the terms that would be spelled out in the final solicitation.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $16,000,000, with an award ceiling also shown as $16,000,000, and it anticipated making up to three awards. The funding activity category is Food and Nutrition, and the CFDA number associated with the assistance is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted on December 11, 2007, with a closing date of January 3, 2008 at 1600 hours Rwanda time, and an archive date of February 2, 2008, reflecting that this specific posting was time-bound and has since been archived.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Aster Kebede, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at +250 570940 ext. 269.
FAQs: USAID/Rwanda - Food and Nutrition Interventions for People Living with HIV/AIDS
What is the title of this USAID/Rwanda funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Food and Nutrition Interventions for People Living with HIV/AIDS."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by USAID/Rwanda.
What type of funding announcement is this?
It is described as a discretionary funding announcement planned as a Cooperative Agreement.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen and better coordinate nutrition support in Rwanda by linking or integrating organizations that already distribute food to malnourished Rwandans, with a specific focus on effectively reaching and assisting people living with HIV/AIDS through those nutrition activities.
Who is the primary target population for the nutrition interventions?
The focus is on people living with HIV/AIDS, particularly ensuring they are reached and assisted through food assistance and nutrition interventions.
What does "integration" mean in the context of this opportunity?
A central theme is integration rather than creating an entirely separate system for food and nutrition aid. USAID/Rwanda indicated it wanted existing food-distributing organizations to align their nutrition activities more deliberately with HIV/AIDS-related needs so that nutrition support complements HIV/AIDS services.
Does this program aim to create a new food distribution system in Rwanda?
No. The opportunity emphasizes improving coordination, targeting, and implementation among organizations that are already distributing food, rather than building a separate parallel system.
How is nutrition support expected to relate to HIV/AIDS services?
The intent is for food assistance and nutrition interventions to be delivered in a way that supports the health and treatment outcomes of people living with HIV/AIDS. The description highlights that nutritional status can affect disease progression, treatment adherence, and overall well-being.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Food and Nutrition.
What is the CFDA number associated with this assistance?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded.
Are universities or other institutions of higher education allowed to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility.
What capacity did USAID/Rwanda anticipate applicants would need regarding food distribution?
USAID/Rwanda anticipated that applicants would need to have significant food resources available for distribution in Rwanda. This suggests the expected implementers would bring or manage substantial in-kind or commodity capacity, along with strong supply chain and distribution experience and the ability to operate at scale.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would be expected to contribute resources to the program (for example, commodities, funding, services, or other allowable contributions), consistent with terms to be specified in the final solicitation.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $16,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is shown as $16,000,000.
How many awards did USAID/Rwanda anticipate making?
USAID/Rwanda anticipated making up to three awards.
What key implementation approach does the opportunity highlight?
The description highlights improving coordination, targeting, and implementation so nutrition support complements HIV/AIDS services and effectively reaches people living with HIV/AIDS.
Was there a draft Program Description connected to this announcement?
Yes. The announcement was tied to a draft Program Description.
Did USAID/Rwanda request input on the draft Program Description?
Yes. USAID/Rwanda indicated it intended to invite comments and suggestions on the draft before finalizing the approach.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 11, 2007.
What was the application closing date and time?
The closing date was January 3, 2008 at 1600 hours Rwanda time.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. An archive date of February 2, 2008 is listed, indicating the posting was time-bound and has since been archived.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues?
The point of contact listed for those having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically was Aster Kebede, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was +250 570940 ext. 269.
What should an organization do if it cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listing indicates interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could contact Aster Kebede (Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist) by phone at +250 570940 ext. 269.
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