Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 12 000003
Apply for APS OAA 12 000003
- 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 "FY2012 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (GDA) ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT (APS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.011 Global Development Alliance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2012 and posted on Mar 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see Section II A of the attached Annual Program Statement Document for complete list.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2012 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) is a USAID grant and cooperative agreement opportunity focused on building public-private partnerships that increase the long-term, sustainable impact of U.S. development assistance. The central idea is to pair USAID resources and on-the-ground development expertise with private sector capabilities such as market access, technical know-how, supply chains, innovation, and investment capital. USAID frames these alliances as a way to tackle major development challenges through market-led approaches while also creating conditions that support business success, broader economic growth, and poverty reduction in developing countries.
A key feature of this APS is the emphasis on leveraging resources from private sector partners. The GDA model described here is a specific type of public-private partnership where USAID expects at least a one-to-one match, meaning private sector partners bring at least one dollar (or equivalent resources) for every one dollar USAID contributes. Because of that structure, cost sharing or matching is explicitly required under this opportunity. The intent is to expand the scale and effectiveness of development investments by combining funding with partner assets like expertise, technology, distribution networks, staff time, facilities, data, or other contributions that strengthen results and sustainability beyond the life of USAID support.
The funding opportunity is issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development under Funding Opportunity Number APS-OAA-12-000003, with the title "FY2012 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (GDA) ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT (APS)." It is categorized as a continuation opportunity and uses assistance mechanisms including cooperative agreements and grants, indicating that selected activities may involve substantial USAID engagement and collaboration during implementation (a hallmark of cooperative agreements), depending on the award type and project design. The activity category is listed as "Other," with the clarification that this refers to the Global Development Alliance model itself rather than a single technical sector, reinforcing that the APS is designed to support a range of development themes as long as they fit the GDA partnership approach.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than universities), and additional applicant types referenced in the APS. The notice points applicants to Section II.A of the full APS document for the complete list and any conditions or exclusions, which is important because GDA partnerships often involve multiple entities and may have specific requirements about the role of private sector partners versus the applicant organization serving as the primary award recipient.
Key dates provided include a posted date of March 6, 2012, and a closing date of January 31, 2013 (with both the original and current closing dates shown as January 31, 2013). The CFDA number associated with the program is 98.011 (Global Development Alliance), which applicants would typically use for compliance, reporting references, or internal tracking.
Overall, this APS is designed less like a narrow, one-time grant competition and more like a platform for USAID to catalyze and support strategic, ongoing collaboration with the private sector. The program’s stated aim is to improve the reach, efficiency, and effectiveness of investments in developing countries by aligning incentives and combining strengths: USAID contributes development expertise, convening power, and field presence, while private partners contribute market-driven solutions, operational capabilities, and co-investment that can keep successful interventions going after donor funding ends.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Suhaib Khan, Contracting Officer, at (202) 567-5059. The notice also references a point-of-contact email, though it is not actually provided in the text included here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the FY2012 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS)?
The FY2012 GDA APS is a USAID funding opportunity (using grants and cooperative agreements) designed to build public-private partnerships that increase the long-term, sustainable impact of U.S. development assistance. The focus is on pairing USAID resources and development expertise with private sector strengths such as market access, technical know-how, supply chains, innovation, and investment capital.
2) What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to tackle major development challenges through market-led approaches that also support business success, broader economic growth, and poverty reduction in developing countries. USAID positions these alliances as a way to improve the reach, efficiency, and effectiveness of development investments by aligning incentives and combining strengths across sectors.
3) What is a Global Development Alliance (GDA) in this APS?
In this APS, a GDA is a specific type of public-private partnership where USAID collaborates with private sector partners to co-invest and implement development activities. The model emphasizes leveraging private sector resources and capabilities alongside USAID support to strengthen results and sustainability beyond the life of USAID funding.
4) What types of awards or assistance mechanisms are expected?
The APS uses assistance mechanisms including cooperative agreements and grants. Cooperative agreements typically indicate substantial USAID engagement and collaboration during implementation (depending on the award type and the project design), while grants generally imply less day-to-day involvement by the agency.
5) Is this opportunity limited to a specific technical sector (for example, health or agriculture)?
No single technical sector is specified in the information provided. The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as referring to the Global Development Alliance model itself rather than a single sector. This suggests the APS can support a range of development themes as long as the proposed work fits the GDA partnership approach.
6) What does USAID mean by a "market-led approach" in this context?
Based on the description provided, "market-led approaches" refers to solutions that leverage private sector capabilities (like supply chains, distribution, investment capital, and innovation) to address development challenges in ways that can continue and scale through market incentives even after donor support ends.
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing/matching is explicitly required under this opportunity. A key feature is leveraging private sector resources, and USAID expects at least a one-to-one match: private sector partners should bring at least one dollar (or equivalent resources) for every one dollar USAID contributes.
8) What does "one-to-one match" mean for applicants and partners?
It means that for each dollar USAID contributes, private sector partners are expected to contribute at least an equivalent value. The contribution can be in the form of cash or equivalent resources described as partner assets that strengthen results and sustainability.
9) What kinds of partner contributions can count toward the match requirement?
The information provided indicates that leveraged resources may include expertise, technology, distribution networks, staff time, facilities, data, or other contributions. The intent is to combine funding with partner assets that increase impact and help sustain results beyond USAID support.
10) Who is eligible to apply under this APS?
Eligibility is broad and includes: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than universities), and additional applicant types referenced in the APS.
11) Where can applicants find the complete eligibility list and any conditions?
The notice points applicants to Section II.A of the full APS document for the complete list of eligible applicant types and any conditions or exclusions.
12) Do applicants need private sector partners to participate?
The APS is centered on building public-private partnerships and explicitly requires leveraging private sector resources at a one-to-one match level. Based on the information provided, this structure implies that meaningful private sector participation and contributions are integral to the model.
13) What is the funding opportunity number and official title?
The opportunity is issued under Funding Opportunity Number APS-OAA-12-000003 and is titled "FY2012 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (GDA) ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT (APS)."
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 98.011 (Global Development Alliance). This identifier is typically used for compliance, reporting references, and internal tracking.
15) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date is March 6, 2012. The closing date listed is January 31, 2013 (both the original and current closing dates are shown as January 31, 2013).
16) What does it mean that this is categorized as a "continuation opportunity"?
The APS is categorized as a continuation opportunity. Based on the information provided, the APS is described as less like a narrow, one-time competition and more like a platform for USAID to catalyze and support ongoing collaboration with the private sector through the GDA partnership approach.
17) How does USAID describe the value of the partnership model?
USAID describes the value as combining USAID development expertise, convening power, and field presence with private sector market access, operational capabilities, innovation, and co-investment. The goal is to expand scale and effectiveness and create conditions that help successful interventions continue after donor funding ends.
18) Who is the listed contact for questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Suhaib Khan, Contracting Officer, at (202) 567-5059.
19) Is an email address provided for the point of contact?
The notice references a point-of-contact email, but the email address is not included in the text provided here.
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