Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 696 15 000009
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- The Rwanda USAID Kigali in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT Improving the Health Status of Rwandans." 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 Jul 16, 2015 and posted on Jul 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 16, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT Improving the Health Status of Rwandans" is a USAID/Rwanda funding call released as an addendum under the broader FY2014-FY2015 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 14 000001). The core purpose of this addendum is to solicit concept papers for partnership-based activities that aim to improve health outcomes in Rwanda. In other words, USAID/Rwanda is not simply looking for a standalone project proposal, but for alliance-style approaches that fit the GDA model, which typically emphasizes collaboration and shared responsibility among USAID and other partners to achieve development results.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity administered by USAID in Kigali, Rwanda, and the planned funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects to remain substantially involved during implementation, such as providing technical input, participating in strategic decisions, or engaging closely on monitoring and performance. The program is categorized under the Health funding activity area and is tied to CFDA number 98.001, which covers USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
USAID/Rwanda anticipated making up to three awards under this call, with an estimated total funding level of $2,000,000. The award size parameters indicate a minimum award floor of $300,000 and a maximum award ceiling of $2,000,000, which suggests USAID was open to funding either a few mid-sized initiatives or potentially one larger effort alongside smaller ones, depending on the quality and fit of concept papers received and the final design of selected activities. A key requirement is cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants are expected to bring resources to the table rather than relying entirely on USAID funding. In the GDA context, that cost share is often part of the broader partnership value proposition and may include cash, in-kind contributions, private sector co-investment, or other leveraged resources, subject to USAID rules and the specific guidance in the full announcement.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to any type of applicant entity, although applicants are still subject to any specific eligibility conditions that may be described in the full text of the addendum or APS. This openness typically allows participation by nonprofits, for-profits, academic institutions, faith-based organizations, and potentially local Rwandan entities, provided they meet USAID requirements and can structure a compliant cost-share arrangement.
The notice was posted and created on July 16, 2015, with an original and current closing date of October 16, 2015, and an archive date of November 15, 2015. This timing indicates a three-month window for concept paper submissions, consistent with a call designed to attract partnership ideas and then potentially invite selected applicants to submit more detailed applications after an initial screening phase. The funding opportunity number is RFA 696 15 000009, which uniquely identifies the solicitation for tracking and reference in correspondence.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, USAID/Rwanda provided a point of contact: Eriazel Bagabo, listed as an Acquisition and Assistance (A and A) Specialist, reachable by phone at +250252596400. This contact detail is intended for administrative or access-related issues tied to the solicitation documents rather than programmatic coaching.
Overall, the solicitation is best understood as a targeted GDA concept paper call: USAID/Rwanda sought partnership-driven health initiatives with shared investment (cost share), planned to make a small number of awards, and intended to work closely with awardees through cooperative agreements to advance efforts that improve the health status of people in Rwanda.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the full title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT Improving the Health Status of Rwandans."
2) Who is issuing this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by USAID/Rwanda, with administration based in Kigali, Rwanda.
3) Is this a standalone solicitation or part of a larger program statement?
It is an addendum under the broader FY2014-FY2015 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 14 000001).
4) What is the main purpose of this addendum?
The purpose is to solicit concept papers for partnership-based activities that aim to improve health outcomes in Rwanda, consistent with the Global Development Alliance (GDA) model.
5) What type of submission is USAID/Rwanda requesting?
USAID/Rwanda is requesting concept papers (not full standalone project proposals) focused on alliance-style, partnership-driven approaches.
6) What does "GDA model" imply for applicants?
The GDA model emphasizes collaboration and shared responsibility among USAID and other partners. The call is designed for alliance-style approaches where partners contribute resources and work jointly toward development results.
7) What kind of funding opportunity is this?
This is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
8) What is the planned funding instrument?
The planned funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
9) What does a cooperative agreement mean for implementation?
A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation. This may include providing technical input, participating in strategic decisions, and engaging closely on monitoring and performance.
10) What is the program area or sector for this opportunity?
The program is categorized under the Health funding activity area.
11) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 98.001 (USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs).
12) How many awards does USAID/Rwanda expect to make?
USAID/Rwanda anticipated making up to three awards under this call.
13) What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding level is $2,000,000.
14) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The minimum award floor is $300,000 and the maximum award ceiling is $2,000,000.
15) Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. A key requirement is cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants are expected to bring resources rather than relying entirely on USAID funding.
16) What kinds of resources can count toward cost share in a GDA context?
The description notes that, in the GDA context, cost share is often part of the broader partnership value proposition and may include cash, in-kind contributions, private sector co-investment, or other leveraged resources, subject to USAID rules and the specific guidance in the full announcement.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any specific eligibility conditions in the full addendum or APS and the ability to meet USAID requirements (including cost share arrangements).
18) What types of organizations are typically able to participate under "unrestricted" eligibility?
The description indicates this openness typically allows participation by nonprofits, for-profits, academic institutions, faith-based organizations, and potentially local Rwandan entities, as long as they meet USAID requirements.
19) What is the funding opportunity number for reference?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 696 15 000009.
20) When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted (and created) on July 16, 2015.
21) What was the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date listed is October 16, 2015.
22) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is November 15, 2015.
23) How long was the submission window?
Based on the posted date (July 16, 2015) and closing date (October 16, 2015), the opportunity provided about a three-month window for concept paper submissions.
24) What happens after a concept paper is submitted?
The description indicates the call was structured to attract partnership ideas and then potentially invite selected applicants to submit more detailed applications after an initial screening phase.
25) Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
USAID/Rwanda provided a point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Eriazel Bagabo, Acquisition and Assistance (A and A) Specialist.
26) What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number listed for the point of contact is +250252596400.
27) What is the contact intended to help with?
The contact detail is intended for administrative or access-related issues tied to the solicitation documents rather than programmatic coaching.
28) What kind of projects is USAID/Rwanda looking for under this call?
USAID/Rwanda sought partnership-driven health initiatives, structured as alliances under the GDA approach, designed to improve the health status of people in Rwanda and supported by shared investment (cost share).
29) Is USAID/Rwanda open to different award configurations?
Yes. The stated minimum and maximum award levels, along with the total estimated funding and up to three awards, suggest USAID/Rwanda could fund a few mid-sized initiatives or potentially one larger effort alongside smaller ones, depending on concept paper quality and fit.
30) Where is the opportunity administered?
It is administered by USAID in Kigali, Rwanda.
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