Opportunity Information: Apply for APS NUMBER 663 12 000001
Apply for APS NUMBER 663 12 000001
- The Ethiopia USAID Addis Ababa in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fostering Local Capacity By Working With New Development Partners" 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 Mar 20, 2012 and posted on Mar 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible organizations are restricted to Ethiopian local non government organzations(including Ethiopian Universities, Quasi government and non government research institutes).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Fostering Local Capacity By Working With New Development Partners" is a USAID/Ethiopia Annual Program Statement (APS) designed to expand and strengthen partnerships with Ethiopian local organizations by helping them build the skills and systems needed to implement development activities effectively. It was issued as a discretionary funding opportunity, and USAID planned to use a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically means the agency expects to remain actively involved during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The overall intent is not only to fund activities, but to deliberately develop local institutional capacity so that Ethiopian partners can take on larger or more complex roles in future development work.
The program focuses on targeted capacity-building and technical support for prospective Ethiopian partners working across several priority sectors. These areas include Health and Education, along with Justice and Conflict Mitigation, which suggests an emphasis on governance, stability, and access to fair systems alongside basic services. It also includes Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction, pointing to preparedness and resilience at the community level, and Opportunity for Youth, which commonly involves initiatives that improve young peoples access to skills, livelihoods, civic participation, or protective services. While the funding activity category is listed under Health, the description makes clear that applications could relate to multiple sectors as long as they align with the broader goal of developing local partner capacity and supporting USAID/Ethiopias development objectives.
USAID/Ethiopia anticipated making up to 20 awards under this APS, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,000,000. The stated award ceiling is also $5,000,000, while the award floor is $0, indicating a wide range of possible award sizes depending on the quality and scope of proposals and available funding. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, which can reduce barriers for newer or smaller local organizations trying to compete for funding.
Eligibility was restricted to Ethiopian local non-government organizations, and the announcement clarifies that this category includes Ethiopian universities as well as quasi-government and non-government research institutes. In practice, that limitation signals a clear intent to channel resources directly to Ethiopian entities rather than international organizations, consistent with broader USAID goals around local ownership and sustainability. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on March 20, 2012, with an original and final closing date of September 20, 2012, and an archive date of October 31, 2012. The issuing agency was USAID in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the point of contact listed was Satish Kumar, Senior Contracts Specialist, reachable by phone at 251 111306103.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Fostering Local Capacity By Working With New Development Partners."
2) Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The issuing agency is USAID/Ethiopia, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
3) What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a USAID/Ethiopia Annual Program Statement (APS) issued as a discretionary funding opportunity.
4) What funding mechanism did USAID plan to use?
USAID planned to use a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally indicates USAID expects to remain actively involved during implementation.
5) What is the main purpose of the program?
The main purpose is to expand and strengthen partnerships with Ethiopian local organizations by helping them build the skills and systems needed to implement development activities effectively. The intent is not only to fund activities, but to deliberately develop local institutional capacity so Ethiopian partners can take on larger or more complex roles in future development work.
6) What kinds of activities or support does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes targeted capacity-building and technical support for prospective Ethiopian partners, with the goal of strengthening their institutional capacity to deliver development results.
7) Which sectors or technical areas are included?
The program description references multiple priority areas, including:
- Health and Education
- Justice and Conflict Mitigation
- Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction
- Opportunity for Youth
8) Is this opportunity only for health projects?
While the funding activity category is listed under Health, the description indicates applications could relate to multiple sectors as long as they align with the broader goal of developing local partner capacity and supporting USAID/Ethiopias development objectives.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to Ethiopian local non-government organizations. The announcement clarifies that this includes Ethiopian universities as well as quasi-government and non-government research institutes.
10) Are international organizations eligible to apply?
Based on the eligibility language provided, the opportunity is limited to Ethiopian local organizations, signaling an intent to direct resources to Ethiopian entities rather than international organizations.
11) How many awards did USAID/Ethiopia anticipate making?
USAID/Ethiopia anticipated making up to 20 awards under this APS.
12) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $5,000,000.
13) What is the maximum possible award amount?
The stated award ceiling is $5,000,000.
14) What is the minimum possible award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating a wide range of possible award sizes depending on proposal scope, quality, and available funding.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
16) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 20, 2012.
18) What were the application closing dates?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both September 20, 2012.
19) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 31, 2012.
20) Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically could contact Satish Kumar, Senior Contracts Specialist, by phone at 251 111306103.
21) Where is the issuing office located?
The issuing agency office is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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