Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 675 12 000002
Apply for RFA 675 12 000002
- The Senegal USAID Dakar in the business and commerce community development employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Guinean NGO Capacity Building Initiative and/or the Youth Career Development Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2013 and posted on May 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 19, 2013 Rolling review of Applications. USAID Guinea will review the application submissions under the following schedule (1) RFA posted date 60 days (first review in July 2012) (2) RFA posted date 120 days (second review in September 2012) (3) RFA posted date 180 days (third review in November 2012). (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
- All applications from qualified U.S. or non U.S. entities, such as private, non profit organizations (or profit making companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, registered local NGOs, and relevant special interest associations shall be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
This USAID/Guinea funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 675 12 000002) is a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement solicitation focused on strengthening Guinea's development outcomes through two related tracks: the Guinean NGO Capacity Building Initiative and the Youth Career Development Initiative. The overall intent is to support projects that either (a) propose innovative, practical responses to employment challenges facing Guinean youth (defined in this announcement as ages 16 to 40) or (b) build the institutional capacity of Guinea-based non-governmental organizations so they can engage more effectively with both public- and private-sector donors. The opportunity is positioned within broad USAID activity areas that include business and commerce, community development, and employment, labor, and training, signaling an emphasis on workforce and economic participation as well as organizational strengthening.
Awards are expected to range from USD 10,000 to USD 200,000 for the first year of implementation, with USAID indicating that applicants may request additional funding to extend activities beyond the first year for a total project period of up to 36 months. Any additional years are not guaranteed and would depend on the availability of funds, meaning applicants should structure their proposals so that the first-year plan is complete, credible, and capable of showing early results while still fitting into a longer-term strategy if extended funding is approved. USAID also specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for local and smaller organizations that may not have the resources to contribute cash or in-kind match.
Eligibility is broadly open. The announcement states that applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. entities may be considered, including private non-profit organizations, private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, registered local NGOs, and special interest associations. For-profit entities may also apply if they are willing to forego profits. In practical terms, this "unrestricted" eligibility suggests USAID is seeking the strongest technical concepts and implementers rather than limiting the competition to a narrow set of organization types, while still expecting applicants to demonstrate the capacity to manage U.S. Government funds and implement activities effectively in Guinea.
The review process was set up as a rolling review with multiple planned evaluation points tied to the original posting date. Specifically, USAID/Guinea intended to review submissions at approximately 60 days (first review in July 2012), 120 days (second review in September 2012), and 180 days (third review in November 2012) after the opportunity was posted. The original closing date was listed as November 1, 2012, but the record also shows a later "current closing date" of December 19, 2013, with an archive date of December 20, 2013. The rolling nature of the review implies that earlier submissions could have been considered sooner, and applicants typically benefit from submitting well before a final deadline in such structures because funding decisions can be made as proposals come in and as funds remain available.
Administratively, the opportunity is associated with USAID operations in the region (Agency listed as Senegal USAID Dakar, with the activity directed to USAID/Guinea), which is common for USAID missions that coordinate procurement and agreement functions regionally. For support accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Brian Ellis, a USAID Contracting/Agreement Officer, with a Dakar-based phone number. Overall, the solicitation targets implementers that can either create tangible pathways to employment for Guinean youth through innovative programming, or strengthen the organizational and donor-engagement capabilities of Guinean NGOs, with flexible project durations up to three years and relatively modest to mid-sized award amounts in the first year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this USAID/Guinea grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is RFA 675 12 000002.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a USAID discretionary assistance solicitation for grant and/or cooperative agreement awards.
What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The solicitation aims to strengthen development outcomes in Guinea through two related tracks: (1) the Guinean NGO Capacity Building Initiative, and (2) the Youth Career Development Initiative.
What are the two program tracks included in this solicitation?
The opportunity supports proposals under two tracks: the Guinean NGO Capacity Building Initiative and the Youth Career Development Initiative.
What kinds of projects are USAID looking to fund under the Youth Career Development Initiative?
Projects that propose innovative, practical responses to employment challenges facing Guinean youth, as defined in the announcement.
How does the announcement define "youth" for this opportunity?
For this solicitation, Guinean youth are defined as individuals ages 16 to 40.
What kinds of projects are USAID looking to fund under the Guinean NGO Capacity Building Initiative?
Projects focused on building the institutional capacity of Guinea-based non-governmental organizations so they can engage more effectively with both public- and private-sector donors.
What thematic areas does this opportunity fall under?
The solicitation is positioned within broad USAID activity areas that include business and commerce, community development, and employment, labor, and training.
What is the expected award size?
Awards are expected to range from USD 10,000 to USD 200,000 for the first year of implementation.
Can an applicant request funding beyond the first year?
Yes. Applicants may request additional funding to extend activities beyond the first year, for a total project period of up to 36 months.
Is funding for additional years guaranteed?
No. Any additional years are not guaranteed and would depend on the availability of funds.
How should applicants structure proposals given that future-year funding is not guaranteed?
The solicitation indicates applicants should structure proposals so the first-year plan is complete, credible, and capable of showing early results, while still fitting into a longer-term strategy if extended funding is approved.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. USAID specifies there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. Applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. entities may be considered.
What types of organizations are specifically mentioned as eligible?
The solicitation mentions private non-profit organizations, private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, registered local NGOs, and special interest associations as examples of eligible entity types.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit entities may apply if they are willing to forego profits.
Does the solicitation restrict eligibility to Guinea-based organizations only?
No. The announcement notes that qualified U.S. and non-U.S. entities may be considered, indicating eligibility is not limited to Guinea-based organizations. At the same time, the activities described are focused on implementation in Guinea.
What does "unrestricted eligibility" imply about USAID's approach to selecting recipients?
Based on the solicitation summary provided, it suggests USAID is seeking strong technical concepts and implementers across a wide range of organization types, rather than limiting competition to a narrow category of applicants.
What expectations are implied for applicants managing USAID funding?
While eligibility is broad, the summary indicates applicants are still expected to demonstrate the capacity to manage U.S. Government funds and implement activities effectively in Guinea.
How will applications be reviewed?
The review process was designed as a rolling review with multiple planned evaluation points tied to the original posting date.
What were the planned rolling review points?
USAID/Guinea intended to review submissions at approximately 60 days (first review in July 2012), 120 days (second review in September 2012), and 180 days (third review in November 2012) after the opportunity was posted.
What does a rolling review mean for applicants?
A rolling review implies earlier submissions could be considered sooner, and that applicants may benefit from submitting well before the final deadline because funding decisions can be made as proposals come in and as funds remain available.
What is the closing date for applications?
The record shows an original closing date of November 1, 2012, and also lists a later current closing date of December 19, 2013, with an archive date of December 20, 2013.
Why are there multiple closing dates shown?
Based on the information provided, the opportunity record reflects an original closing date (November 1, 2012) and a later current closing date (December 19, 2013), which may indicate the record was extended or updated. The summary also notes the solicitation used rolling review, which often aligns with extended or updated timelines.
Which USAID office is associated with this opportunity?
Administratively, the opportunity is associated with USAID operations in the region, with the agency listed as Senegal USAID Dakar and the activity directed to USAID/Guinea.
Who is the listed point of contact for accessing the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed is Brian Ellis, identified as a USAID Contracting/Agreement Officer, with a Dakar-based phone number.
What is the main development focus implied by the activity areas and initiative descriptions?
The summary points to an emphasis on workforce and economic participation (through employment-focused youth programming) and organizational strengthening (through capacity building for Guinea-based NGOs, especially to improve engagement with public and private donors).
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