Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 521 15 000007
Apply for RFA 521 15 000007
- The Haiti USAID Port Au Prince in the business and commerce community development consumer protection housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Home Ownership and Mortgage Expansion (HOME) Program" 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 Feb 13, 2015 and posted on Feb 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2015. (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 $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 Home Ownership and Mortgage Expansion (HOME) Program is a USAID Haiti funding opportunity designed to expand access to affordable housing for average Haitian households by strengthening the housing finance and development ecosystem. The award focuses on setting up and running a catalytic fund that can help unlock housing supply and mortgage lending, alongside providing hands-on strategic support to key market players such as housing finance lenders and housing developers. The core idea is to use targeted financial tools and technical assistance to reduce barriers that keep affordable housing projects from moving forward, while encouraging reputable lenders and developers to sponsor and scale housing options that ordinary Haitian families can realistically afford.
This opportunity was issued by USAID in Port-au-Prince, Haiti under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 521 15 000007, titled "Home Ownership and Mortgage Expansion (HOME) Program." It falls under the discretionary funding category and will be implemented through a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID would expect substantial involvement during implementation rather than a simple pass-through grant. The program is positioned at the intersection of business and commerce, community development, consumer protection, and housing, reflecting that it is not only about building units but also about enabling a functioning, responsible housing market that serves households safely and sustainably.
USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of USD 6,000,000 and no stated award floor, which signals flexibility in the final award size depending on the proposed approach and budget. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, so applicants were not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although proposals could still include leveraged resources if they strengthened the overall plan.
Eligibility for the HOME Program was listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to a wide range of entity types as long as they met any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement. In practice, unrestricted eligibility typically allows applications from NGOs, for-profit firms, universities, and other qualified organizations, provided they can demonstrate the technical capacity to manage a fund, oversee partnerships with lenders and developers, and meet USAID administrative and compliance standards.
The timeline shows the opportunity was posted and created on February 13, 2015, with an original and current closing date of March 18, 2015, and an archive date of April 17, 2015. The associated CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the provided point of contact was Gerard Casimir at gcasimir@usaid.gov.
In practical terms, a successful implementer under this cooperative agreement would be expected to (1) manage the catalytic fund responsibly, likely including setting transparent criteria for how funds are allocated and monitored, (2) support housing finance lenders in expanding mortgage products or lending practices that are viable for average-income households, (3) work with housing developers to structure and sponsor affordable housing projects that can reach scale, and (4) bring strategic coordination across the housing value chain so that financing and construction move together rather than in isolation. The overall purpose is to catalyze a stronger pipeline of affordable housing development and financing in Haiti, helping make home ownership and mortgage access more attainable for typical households rather than only higher-income buyers.
FAQs: USAID Haiti Home Ownership and Mortgage Expansion (HOME) Program
What is the HOME Program?
The Home Ownership and Mortgage Expansion (HOME) Program is a USAID Haiti funding opportunity designed to expand access to affordable housing for average Haitian households. It aims to strengthen the housing finance and development ecosystem so more realistic home ownership and mortgage options become available to ordinary families.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to increase access to affordable housing by using targeted financial tools and technical assistance to reduce barriers that prevent affordable housing projects from moving forward, while encouraging reputable lenders and developers to sponsor and scale affordable housing options.
Where will this program be implemented?
The opportunity was issued by USAID in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and the program is intended to support housing finance and housing development outcomes in Haiti.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and official title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 521 15 000007, and the title is "Home Ownership and Mortgage Expansion (HOME) Program."
What type of funding mechanism will be used?
The program will be implemented through a cooperative agreement. This means USAID would expect substantial involvement during implementation, rather than issuing a grant with minimal agency participation.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is USD 6,000,000.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No award floor was stated. This suggests flexibility in the final award size depending on the proposed approach and budget.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated. Applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although proposals could still include leveraged resources if that strengthened the overall plan.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to a wide range of entity types as long as they met any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement.
What kinds of organizations can typically apply under "unrestricted" eligibility?
In practice, unrestricted eligibility typically allows applications from NGOs, for-profit firms, universities, and other qualified organizations, as long as they can demonstrate the technical capacity to manage a fund, oversee partnerships with lenders and developers, and meet USAID administrative and compliance standards.
What is a "catalytic fund" in the context of this program?
In this opportunity, the catalytic fund is a mechanism the implementer would set up and run to help unlock housing supply and mortgage lending. The concept is to use targeted financial tools to reduce constraints and encourage more affordable housing projects and mortgage activity to move forward.
What activities is the selected implementer expected to carry out?
Based on the opportunity description, a successful implementer would be expected to: (1) manage the catalytic fund responsibly (including transparent criteria for allocation and monitoring), (2) provide hands-on strategic support to housing finance lenders to expand viable mortgage products or lending practices for average-income households, (3) work with housing developers to structure and sponsor affordable housing projects that can reach scale, and (4) coordinate across the housing value chain so financing and construction advance together rather than in isolation.
What kinds of market players does the program intend to support?
The program specifically highlights support to key market players such as housing finance lenders and housing developers, alongside broader coordination across the housing ecosystem.
Is this program only about constructing housing units?
No. The program is positioned as strengthening a functioning housing market, not only building units. It sits at the intersection of business and commerce, community development, consumer protection, and housing, emphasizing responsible market development alongside increased housing supply and mortgage access.
What problem is the program trying to solve?
The program is intended to address barriers that keep affordable housing projects from moving forward and barriers that limit mortgage access for average Haitian households. It aims to improve both the supply side (housing development) and the finance side (mortgage lending) in a coordinated way.
What does "substantial involvement" by USAID mean for implementers?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation. The announcement contrasts this with a simple pass-through grant, implying more active engagement by USAID as the project is carried out.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on February 13, 2015. The original and current closing date was March 18, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 17, 2015.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The associated CFDA (now commonly referred to as an Assistance Listing) number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Who is the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Gerard Casimir, reachable at gcasimir@usaid.gov.
What does the program mean by helping "average Haitian households"?
The opportunity emphasizes affordability for typical, average-income households in Haiti, with the goal of making home ownership and mortgage access more attainable for ordinary families rather than only higher-income buyers.
What is the overall intended outcome of the program?
The overall purpose is to catalyze a stronger pipeline of affordable housing development and financing in Haiti so that housing supply and mortgage lending expand in a way that is realistic and accessible for average households.
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