Opportunity Information: Apply for FFP FY 14 RFA 02
Apply for FFP FY 14 RFA 02
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 Request for Applications for Title II Development Food Assistance Activities in Nepal" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.007 Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (DAP).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2014 and posted on May 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2014. (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 $69,999,999.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be considered for an award, the applicant must be a private voluntary organization or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or an intergovernmental organization, such as the UN World Food Program. This includes U.S. and non U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and as described in the Private Voluntary Organization Conditions of Registration on the USAID website hhtp//idea.usaid.gov/ls/pvo.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Request for Applications for Title II Development Food Assistance Activities in Nepal is a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP) funding opportunity aimed at supporting multi-year, nonemergency food assistance programs in Nepal. It falls under the Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (CFDA 98.007) and is rooted in the nonemergency development mandate established by the Agricultural Act of 2014. The overall intent is to reduce chronic food insecurity and vulnerability by strengthening household food access, improving incomes, and addressing the underlying conditions that keep communities trapped in cycles of poverty and repeated crisis.
This opportunity is designed for longer-term development programming rather than short-term emergency response, with a strong focus on resilience. In practice, that means helping populations that regularly face shocks such as droughts, floods, market disruptions, or other hazards not only recover but also better anticipate, withstand, and adapt to future stresses. USAID positions these activities as closely tied to its broader resilience policy, with Food for Peace playing a central role in turning that policy into on-the-ground programs that combine livelihoods, nutrition, risk reduction, and community systems strengthening.
The RFA anticipates a wide range of eligible activities that can be combined into an integrated program package depending on local needs and proposed design. Activities may include sustainable agriculture production and marketing interventions that raise productivity and improve market linkages, as well as natural resource management efforts that protect and rehabilitate land, water, and ecosystems that communities rely on for food and income. Programs may also support non-agricultural income generation to diversify livelihoods, which is often critical in areas where farming alone cannot reliably sustain families year-round.
A major program emphasis is nutrition, particularly reducing undernutrition among the highest-risk groups: children under two years old and pregnant and lactating women. Applicants are expected to include approaches that address both immediate and underlying drivers of undernutrition, which can include nutrition behavior change, improved access to diverse and nutrient-rich foods, and stronger links between agriculture, health, and household caregiving practices. Related sectors such as health, water and sanitation, and education are also within scope, reflecting the understanding that nutrition outcomes depend on more than food availability alone.
Disaster risk reduction is another core element, specifically through early warning and community preparedness and mitigation activities that reduce the impact of shocks before they become humanitarian crises. The RFA also notes possible inclusion of vulnerable group feeding and social safety nets, which typically serve as protective measures for households that are least able to manage risk or meet basic needs during lean seasons or after shocks.
Cross-cutting expectations are clearly stated. Gender integration is expected throughout the program, not treated as a stand-alone component, meaning applicants should demonstrate how activities will address gender-related barriers and promote equitable participation and benefits. Governance considerations are also expected to be integrated, which can include strengthening local systems, accountability, and community decision-making that supports sustainability. Environmental safeguards are identified as a cross-cutting requirement as well, signaling that programs should avoid harm and ideally contribute to sustainable management of natural resources.
From an administrative standpoint, the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared with a standard grant. The opportunity category is discretionary. The ceiling for awards is listed at $69,999,999, with no stated award floor, meaning proposals could be considered across a wide funding range up to that maximum depending on the program design and available resources. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted for applicants.
Eligibility is limited to certain organization types. To be considered, an applicant must be a private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative, registered with the USAID Administrator to the extent practicable, or an intergovernmental organization such as the UN World Food Program. Both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations can be eligible if they align with definitions under Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and meet the PVO registration conditions described by USAID.
Key dates in the announcement indicate it was posted on May 20, 2014, with an original closing date of July 4, 2014, and a current closing date of July 3, 2014. The opportunity was archived on August 3, 2014. The listed agency is USAID, and the announcement provides a point of contact for access issues: Juli Majernik, Grants Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2014 Request for Applications (RFA) for Title II Development Food Assistance Activities in Nepal, issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP). It is intended to support multi-year, nonemergency food assistance development programs in Nepal.
Which USAID program or authority does this RFA fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (CFDA 98.007) and is rooted in the nonemergency development mandate established by the Agricultural Act of 2014.
What is the overall goal of the activities funded under this RFA?
The overall intent is to reduce chronic food insecurity and vulnerability by strengthening household food access, improving incomes, and addressing underlying conditions that keep communities trapped in cycles of poverty and repeated crisis.
Is this opportunity for emergency response or long-term development?
This opportunity is designed for longer-term development programming rather than short-term emergency response, with a strong focus on resilience.
What does USAID mean by "resilience" in this RFA?
Resilience refers to helping populations that regularly face shocks (such as droughts, floods, market disruptions, or other hazards) not only recover, but also better anticipate, withstand, and adapt to future stresses. The RFA positions Food for Peace activities as closely tied to USAID's broader resilience policy.
What types of activities are anticipated to be eligible?
The RFA anticipates a wide range of eligible activities that may be combined into an integrated program package based on local needs and the proposed design. Examples described include agriculture and market interventions, natural resource management, non-agricultural income generation, nutrition-focused programming, related sector linkages (such as health, water and sanitation, and education), disaster risk reduction, early warning and preparedness, and potential inclusion of vulnerable group feeding and social safety nets.
Are agriculture interventions included in the scope of this RFA?
Yes. The RFA notes sustainable agriculture production and marketing interventions to raise productivity and improve market linkages as potential program components.
Does the RFA include natural resource management activities?
Yes. Natural resource management is included as an anticipated area of activity, including efforts to protect and rehabilitate land, water, and ecosystems that communities rely on for food and income.
Can programs include non-agricultural livelihoods or income generation?
Yes. The RFA indicates programs may support non-agricultural income generation to diversify livelihoods, particularly in areas where farming alone may not reliably sustain families year-round.
How important is nutrition within the program design?
Nutrition is described as a major emphasis of the program, with particular attention to reducing undernutrition among high-risk groups.
Which populations are highlighted as highest-risk groups for nutrition outcomes?
The RFA highlights children under two years old and pregnant and lactating women as the highest-risk groups for undernutrition.
What kinds of nutrition approaches are expected?
Applicants are expected to include approaches that address both immediate and underlying drivers of undernutrition. Examples mentioned include nutrition behavior change, improved access to diverse and nutrient-rich foods, and stronger links between agriculture, health, and household caregiving practices.
Are sectors beyond food assistance and agriculture considered within scope?
Yes. The RFA notes that related sectors such as health, water and sanitation, and education are within scope, reflecting that nutrition outcomes depend on more than food availability alone.
Does the RFA require disaster risk reduction activities?
Disaster risk reduction is described as a core element, specifically through early warning and community preparedness and mitigation activities intended to reduce the impact of shocks before they become humanitarian crises.
Are social safety nets or vulnerable group feeding allowed under this opportunity?
The RFA notes possible inclusion of vulnerable group feeding and social safety nets as protective measures for households least able to manage risk or meet basic needs during lean seasons or after shocks.
What cross-cutting issues are expected to be integrated into the program?
The RFA clearly states cross-cutting expectations that include gender integration, governance considerations, and environmental safeguards.
What does the RFA mean by "gender integration"?
Gender integration is expected throughout the program and should not be treated as a stand-alone component. Applicants are expected to show how activities address gender-related barriers and promote equitable participation and benefits.
What governance considerations are expected?
Governance is expected to be integrated and may include strengthening local systems, accountability, and community decision-making to support sustainability.
What does the RFA say about environmental safeguards?
Environmental safeguards are identified as a cross-cutting requirement, indicating programs should avoid harm and ideally contribute to sustainable management of natural resources.
What is the award type or funding instrument?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared with a standard grant.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
What is the maximum award amount for this RFA?
The ceiling for awards is listed at $69,999,999.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No award floor is stated in the information provided, which suggests proposals could be considered across a wide funding range up to the maximum, depending on program design and available resources.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted for applicants in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to certain organization types. Applicants must be a private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative registered with the USAID Administrator to the extent practicable, or an intergovernmental organization such as the UN World Food Program. Both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations can be eligible if they align with definitions under Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and meet the PVO registration conditions described by USAID.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible?
Yes. The RFA indicates both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations can be eligible if they meet the Food for Peace Act definitions and the applicable USAID PVO registration conditions.
Which agency is issuing this RFA?
The listed agency is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Office of Food for Peace (FFP).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on May 20, 2014.
What is the application deadline?
The announcement lists an original closing date of July 4, 2014, and a current closing date of July 3, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 3, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The announcement provides a point of contact for access issues: Juli Majernik, Grants Manager.
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