Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 10 000006
Apply for APS OAA 10 000006
- 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 "Gender and Food Security" 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 Aug 11, 2010 and posted on Jul 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2011 The deadline for submission of first round of concept papers is July 21, 2010. The closing date for the APS is July 6, 2011. Amendment No.2. Extending Deadline Date for Submission of first round of Concept Papers. July 23,2010 ,200p.m EST is the new Deadline. The closing date for the APS is July 6,2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Registered U.S. and non U.S. non governmental organizations, non profit organizations and for profit organizations willing to forego profit may apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Gender and Food Security grant opportunity is a USAID-funded assistance program designed to support practical, field-oriented activities that strengthen womens leadership and advance gender equality as part of efforts to address food security. The central idea is that food security outcomes improve when women have real influence over decisions, resources, and community or institutional responses, and USAID is looking for partners that can implement work that both delivers results and generates learning. The opportunity specifically emphasizes producing knowledge, evidence, and usable tools that help USAID and other US Government actors integrate gender considerations more effectively across development programs as well as humanitarian and transition contexts, not just in long-term development settings.
The funding is offered under an Annual Program Statement (APS) with a two-step application process: applicants first submit concept papers, and those that are promising may be invited to submit full applications. USAID anticipated making up to two awards under this opportunity, using a Cooperative Agreement mechanism, which usually means the agency expects substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on technical direction, learning agendas, or dissemination of findings). The estimated total funding available is $1,500,000, and the award ceiling is also $1,500,000, suggesting that a single award could potentially use the entire amount, although USAID expected two awards overall. There is no cost share or matching requirement listed, which can lower barriers for organizations that do not have large unrestricted funds.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is open to registered US and non-US organizations, including non-governmental organizations and nonprofits. For-profit organizations may also apply as long as they are willing to forego profit, which is a common condition in certain USAID assistance opportunities when the intent is primarily public benefit rather than commercial gain. The funding falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and the activity category is listed as "Other," clarified here as "Gender and Food Security," indicating the work is cross-cutting and not confined to a single sector label like agriculture alone.
The timeline in the announcement reflects both an initial concept paper deadline and the overall APS closing date. The original first-round concept paper deadline was July 21, 2010, and Amendment No.2 extended that deadline to July 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The APS remained open for submissions until July 6, 2011, allowing USAID to potentially consider multiple rounds or additional submissions over time. The posting date was July 7, 2010, and the opportunity was ultimately archived on August 5, 2011. Two amendments were issued (Amendment No.1 and Amendment No.2), signaling that applicants needed to track updates for deadline changes or additional guidance.
Overall, USAID was seeking partners that could implement gender-responsive food security activities while also contributing to broader agency learning by developing or validating approaches, tools, and evidence that make gender integration more comprehensive and operational across different types of USG programming. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Michele Maximilien.
FAQs: USAID Gender and Food Security Grant Opportunity (APS)
1) What is the Gender and Food Security grant opportunity?
It is a USAID-funded assistance program focused on practical, field-oriented activities that strengthen women's leadership and advance gender equality as part of efforts to address food security. The underlying premise is that food security outcomes improve when women have real influence over decisions, resources, and community or institutional responses.
2) What is USAID trying to achieve through this opportunity?
USAID is looking for partners that can deliver results on the ground while also generating learning. The opportunity emphasizes producing knowledge, evidence, and usable tools that help USAID and other U.S. Government actors integrate gender considerations more effectively across development programs, as well as humanitarian and transition contexts.
3) Is this opportunity only for long-term development projects?
No. The announcement highlights the importance of gender integration not only in long-term development settings, but also across humanitarian and transition contexts.
4) What type of application process does this APS use?
The APS uses a two-step application process. Applicants first submit concept papers. Concept papers that are viewed as promising may lead to an invitation to submit a full application.
5) What is the funding mechanism for awards under this opportunity?
USAID anticipated making awards using a Cooperative Agreement mechanism. This typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, learning agendas, or dissemination of findings.
6) How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making up to two awards under this opportunity.
7) How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $1,500,000.
8) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000. This indicates that a single award could potentially use the full estimated funding amount, even though USAID anticipated up to two awards overall.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost share or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to registered U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including non-governmental organizations and nonprofits.
11) Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations may apply as long as they are willing to forego profit, which is a condition sometimes used in USAID assistance opportunities when the intent is primarily public benefit.
12) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
13) What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as "Gender and Food Security." This suggests the work is cross-cutting and not limited to a single sector label such as agriculture alone.
14) What kinds of activities does USAID want to support?
The opportunity is designed to support practical, field-oriented activities that strengthen women's leadership and advance gender equality as part of food security efforts. It also emphasizes generating learning by producing knowledge, evidence, and usable tools that improve gender integration across U.S. Government programming.
15) What kinds of learning outputs are emphasized?
The announcement emphasizes producing knowledge, evidence, and usable tools, and contributing to broader agency learning. It specifically calls for outputs that help USAID and other U.S. Government actors integrate gender considerations more effectively across different program contexts.
16) What were the key dates for submitting concept papers?
The original first-round concept paper deadline was July 21, 2010. Amendment No.2 extended that deadline to July 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
17) When did the APS close for submissions?
The APS remained open for submissions until July 6, 2011.
18) When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posting date was July 7, 2010, and the opportunity was archived on August 5, 2011.
19) Were there any amendments to the announcement?
Yes. Two amendments were issued (Amendment No.1 and Amendment No.2). Amendment No.2 extended the first-round concept paper deadline.
20) Why do amendments matter for applicants?
The issuance of amendments indicates applicants needed to monitor updates for changes such as deadline extensions or additional guidance.
21) What does USAID's "substantial involvement" mean in a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the information provided, it can include collaboration on technical direction, learning agendas, or dissemination of findings during implementation.
22) Who was the listed point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Michele Maximilien.
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