Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 11 000004
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- The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 Child Survival and Health Grants Program (CSHGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2011 and posted on Feb 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2011 Please note close date has been modified.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Principal applicants must meet the following criteria to apply for a CSHGP grant. Depending on the Category (New Partner, Innovation) an applicant wishes to apply for, eligibility criteria differ around Organizational Status and Experience . Applicants are advised to read section A (1 4) carefully. A. Organizational Status and Experience Principal applicants must be a U.S. PVO (any Category) or U.S. NGO (New Partner Category only). Please see below for additional information on organizational status. 1. U.S. PVOs A U.S. PVO is defined as a U.S. non governmental organization that meets the first four Conditions of Registration as outlined in Part 203, Chapter II, Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations in USAID s Automated Directives System. To be registered, a U.S. PVO also must meet the second four Conditions of Registration, which establish standards to be met on an annual basis (see Annex B for a list of these eight Conditions). If an organization meets the criteria of a U.S. PVO, the organization must be registered or in the process of registration with USAID as a U.S. PVO at the time of application submission to be considered eligible as a U.S. PVO under this RFA. U.S. NGOs in the process of registration as a U.S. PVO with USAID at the time of application submission are eligible to apply under this RFA. 2. U.S. NGOs Other U.S. NGOs that do not meet the definition of a U.S. PVO are eligible to apply for funding, but only under the New Partner Category of this RFA. 3. Definition of New Partner for New Partner Category Restrictions for the New Partner Category Only U.S. PVOs and U.S. NGOs that have been awarded no more than 5 million in total, direct U.S. Government funding over the five fiscal years prior to the due date for submission of an application under this RFA are eligible to apply under the New Partner Category. The 5 million eligibility limitation does not include 1) U.S. Government emergency and disaster assistance, whether domestic or international, or 2) U.S. Government domestic or international funding received by virtue of a subcontract or sub grant. The 5 million eligibility limitation applies not only to the principal applicant, but also to any organization with which the principal applicant may choose to enter into a subcontract or grant. 4. Innovation Category Applicant Experience Requirement The Innovation Category is intended for PVOs with substantial leadership and experience in health programming. Applicants in the Innovation category must have five years of experience implementing health programs in a developing country. Previous health program experience in the target country however, is not required.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 Child Survival and Health Grants Program (CSHGP) is a USAID discretionary funding opportunity designed to improve maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) outcomes in resource-poor settings by strengthening community-oriented delivery of high-impact health interventions and reinforcing the capacity of local health systems. The program is structured around building practical partnerships with U.S.-based private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and certain U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs), with an emphasis on approaches that can be tested, refined, and ultimately expanded to reach larger populations. A central theme of the opportunity is moving beyond isolated pilot projects by supporting solutions that are operationally realistic, locally responsive, and capable of being scaled within real health system constraints.
The RFA is organized into two main categories that reflect different goals and applicant profiles. The Innovation Category is aimed at more experienced PVOs that can lead the identification and testing of innovative and scalable approaches, including operations research, to address globally and nationally relevant barriers to improving the delivery and use of proven MNCH interventions. This category is focused on how interventions are delivered and adopted in real-world conditions, not simply whether the interventions work in theory. USAID also signals that Innovation awardees will be integrated into a broader USAID-supported community of innovators and will be expected to participate in events and exchanges intended to share results and accelerate dissemination of what works. In contrast, the New Partner Category is intended to broaden and diversify the field of implementers by bringing in U.S. PVOs and U.S. NGOs that are still building technical depth in MNCH programming, while working alongside local partners. This category is structured to help newer or smaller organizations establish a track record in innovative, effective MNCH implementation without requiring the same level of prior large-scale U.S. government funding experience.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, meaning USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared to a more hands-off grant. USAID expects to make about seven awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $12,750,000. The stated ceiling per award is $1,750,000, and there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget and design. The award floor is listed as $0, which typically signals that USAID is not committing to a minimum size per award in the public summary, although practical awards would align with the program scope and ceiling.
Eligibility depends heavily on organizational status and, for each category, specific experience and funding history rules. All principal applicants must be either a U.S. PVO (eligible in any category) or a U.S. NGO (eligible only for the New Partner Category unless also qualifying as a PVO). A U.S. PVO is defined by USAID using criteria tied to the Code of Federal Regulations and USAID registration requirements, including meeting the Conditions of Registration; organizations must be registered or actively in the process of registering as a U.S. PVO at the time they apply. U.S. NGOs that do not meet the PVO definition can still apply, but only under the New Partner Category.
The New Partner Category includes a strict cap intended to ensure the awards truly go to organizations that are relatively new to direct U.S. government funding. Specifically, eligible applicants (and any entities they plan to fund through subawards or subcontracts) must have received no more than $5 million in total direct U.S. government funding during the five fiscal years prior to the application due date. Two important exclusions apply to that $5 million calculation: emergency and disaster assistance does not count, and funding received only as a subcontractor or subgrantee also does not count. The Innovation Category, by design, targets more established implementers and therefore includes an experience threshold: applicants must have at least five years of experience implementing health programs in a developing country, though prior experience in the specific target country is not required.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number RFA-OAA-11-000004. The opportunity was posted February 1, 2011, created March 4, 2011, and the closing date was modified from March 18, 2011 to March 25, 2011. The program was archived September 30, 2011. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to the Agreement/Contract Specialist, Deidre Jackson, at USAID (202-567-5049, dejackson@usaid.gov).
FAQs: FY 2011 Child Survival and Health Grants Program (CSHGP) - USAID
What is the FY 2011 Child Survival and Health Grants Program (CSHGP)?
The FY 2011 Child Survival and Health Grants Program (CSHGP) is a USAID discretionary funding opportunity focused on improving maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) outcomes in resource-poor settings. It emphasizes strengthening community-oriented delivery of high-impact health interventions and reinforcing the capacity of local health systems.
What types of projects is USAID trying to support through this opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to support approaches that are practical in real-world conditions, locally responsive, and capable of being scaled within actual health system constraints. A central theme is moving beyond isolated pilot projects by supporting solutions that can be tested, refined, and expanded to reach larger populations.
What is the main program focus area?
The program focuses on maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), specifically improving outcomes by strengthening community-based delivery of proven, high-impact interventions and supporting local health system capacity.
How is this funding opportunity structured?
The RFA is organized into two categories: (1) the Innovation Category and (2) the New Partner Category. These reflect different goals and applicant profiles, including different experience and funding history requirements.
What is the Innovation Category?
The Innovation Category is aimed at more experienced U.S.-based private voluntary organizations (PVOs). It supports the identification and testing of innovative and scalable approaches, including operations research, to address barriers to improving the delivery and use of proven MNCH interventions under real-world conditions.
What is the New Partner Category?
The New Partner Category is intended to broaden and diversify the pool of implementers by bringing in U.S. PVOs and certain U.S. NGOs that are still building technical depth in MNCH programming. It is structured to help newer or smaller organizations establish a track record in innovative and effective MNCH implementation while working with local partners.
Who is eligible to apply as a principal applicant?
Principal applicants must be either a U.S. PVO (eligible in any category) or a U.S. NGO (eligible only for the New Partner Category unless the organization also qualifies as a PVO).
Can a U.S. NGO apply to the Innovation Category?
Only if the NGO also qualifies as a U.S. PVO. Otherwise, U.S. NGOs that do not meet the PVO definition may apply only under the New Partner Category.
How does USAID define a U.S. PVO for this opportunity?
USAID defines a U.S. PVO using criteria tied to the Code of Federal Regulations and USAID registration requirements, including meeting the Conditions of Registration. Organizations must be registered or actively in the process of registering as a U.S. PVO at the time they apply.
Is PVO registration required at the time of application?
Yes. Organizations must be registered or actively in the process of registering as a U.S. PVO at the time they apply (based on the criteria described for U.S. PVO status and Conditions of Registration).
What experience is required for the Innovation Category?
Applicants must have at least five years of experience implementing health programs in a developing country. Prior experience in the specific target country is not required.
Is prior experience in the target country required for the Innovation Category?
No. The requirement is at least five years of experience implementing health programs in a developing country, but prior experience in the specific target country is not required.
What funding history limits apply to the New Partner Category?
The New Partner Category is intended for organizations relatively new to direct U.S. government funding. Eligible applicants (and any entities they plan to fund through subawards or subcontracts) must have received no more than $5 million in total direct U.S. government funding during the five fiscal years prior to the application due date.
What counts toward the $5 million cap for New Partner eligibility?
The cap is based on total direct U.S. government funding received during the five fiscal years prior to the application due date. Two exclusions apply: emergency and disaster assistance does not count, and funding received only as a subcontractor or subgrantee also does not count.
Do subawardees and subcontractors affect New Partner eligibility?
Yes. The $5 million direct U.S. government funding cap applies to eligible applicants and to any entities they plan to fund through subawards or subcontracts (based on the rules stated in the opportunity summary).
Does emergency or disaster assistance count toward the New Partner $5 million cap?
No. Emergency and disaster assistance is specifically excluded from the $5 million calculation.
Does funding received only as a subcontractor or subgrantee count toward the New Partner $5 million cap?
No. Funding received only as a subcontractor or subgrantee is specifically excluded from the $5 million calculation.
What type of award instrument is used for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. This means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared to a more hands-off grant.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make about seven awards under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding level is $12,750,000.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The stated ceiling per award is $1,750,000.
Is there a minimum award size?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically signals that USAID is not committing to a minimum size per award in the public summary. Practical award amounts would be expected to align with the program scope and the stated ceiling.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget and design.
What does USAID mean by moving beyond isolated pilot projects?
The opportunity stresses that funded work should not remain as a standalone pilot. Instead, USAID is looking for solutions that are operationally realistic and can be refined and expanded to reach larger populations within real health system constraints.
What kinds of approaches are emphasized under the Innovation Category?
The Innovation Category emphasizes innovative and scalable approaches, including operations research, that address barriers to the delivery and use of proven MNCH interventions. The focus is on how interventions are delivered and adopted in real-world conditions.
Are Innovation awardees expected to participate in any broader USAID activities?
Yes. USAID indicates that Innovation awardees will be integrated into a broader USAID-supported community of innovators and will be expected to participate in events and exchanges intended to share results and accelerate dissemination of what works.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-OAA-11-000004.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 1, 2011. The closing date was modified from March 18, 2011 to March 25, 2011.
When was the opportunity created and when was it archived?
The opportunity was created on March 4, 2011, and it was archived on September 30, 2011.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to the Agreement/Contract Specialist: Deidre Jackson, USAID, 202-567-5049, dejackson@usaid.gov.
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