Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 624 16 000002
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- The USAID-WAF in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Human Rights for All" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 30, 2015 and posted on Oct 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2016. (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 $700,000.00 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 "Human Rights for All" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number APS 624 16 000002) is a USAID-West Africa (USAID-WAF) request for concept papers aimed at strengthening human rights work in Cote d'Ivoire. The core focus is on building the organizational and technical capacity of local human rights organizations, while also deepening their understanding of how to function effectively as advocates, allies, and spokespersons for people who are highly vulnerable, marginalized, and under-served. In practical terms, the opportunity is oriented toward helping local civil society actors improve their ability to represent and support communities that often face exclusion, discrimination, or limited access to services and protections.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity, and awards are expected to be issued as cooperative agreements, meaning USAID typically anticipates a more hands-on partnership with the recipient during implementation than under a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized under "Other" for the funding activity classification, which signals that it does not fit neatly into a single standard sector label and may cut across multiple thematic areas tied to human rights, civil society strengthening, and protection of vulnerable populations.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, indicating the call is open to a wide range of applicant types, provided any additional eligibility conditions in the full announcement are met. USAID anticipated making up to three awards under this announcement, with an award ceiling of $700,000 (the maximum anticipated amount per award). The opportunity was posted on October 30, 2015, and the closing date for concept paper submissions was October 31, 2016. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance programming.
Overall, this solicitation is best understood as an entry-point funding call for organizations that can propose credible, locally grounded approaches to strengthening Ivorian human rights organizations and expanding their effectiveness in advocating for communities that are often overlooked, under-protected, or excluded from meaningful participation in public life.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): "Human Rights for All" (USAID-West Africa)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Human Rights for All."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 624 16 000002.
3) Which USAID office is issuing this opportunity?
This request for concept papers is issued by USAID-West Africa (USAID-WAF).
4) What type of application is being requested?
The opportunity is a request for concept papers.
5) What is the geographic focus of the work?
The work is aimed at strengthening human rights efforts in Cote d'Ivoire.
6) What is the primary purpose or goal of the opportunity?
The core goal is to strengthen human rights work in Cote d'Ivoire by building the organizational and technical capacity of local human rights organizations.
7) What kinds of organizations are expected to benefit from this opportunity?
The opportunity is oriented toward local human rights organizations and local civil society actors working on human rights issues in Cote d'Ivoire.
8) What capacity areas does the opportunity emphasize?
The emphasis is on organizational capacity and technical capacity, along with deepening how local organizations understand and carry out effective advocacy roles.
9) What does the opportunity mean by strengthening advocacy roles?
It focuses on helping organizations function effectively as advocates, allies, and spokespersons for people who are highly vulnerable, marginalized, and under-served.
10) Who are the priority populations described in the opportunity?
The solicitation highlights people and communities that are highly vulnerable, marginalized, under-served, and often overlooked, under-protected, or excluded from meaningful participation in public life.
11) What practical outcomes is USAID looking for?
In practical terms, the call is oriented toward improving local civil society actors' ability to represent and support communities that face exclusion, discrimination, or limited access to services and protections.
12) Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
13) What award instrument is expected for selected applicants?
Awards are expected to be issued as cooperative agreements.
14) What does a cooperative agreement imply about USAID's role?
A cooperative agreement typically implies a more hands-on partnership with USAID during implementation than would be expected under a standard grant.
15) How is the funding activity categorized?
The funding activity classification is listed as "Other."
16) What does the "Other" funding activity classification indicate?
It signals the opportunity does not fit neatly into a single standard sector label and may cut across multiple thematic areas tied to human rights, civil society strengthening, and protection of vulnerable populations.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant types, provided any additional eligibility conditions in the full announcement are met.
18) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to three awards under this announcement.
19) What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling is $700,000, which is the maximum anticipated amount per award.
20) What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on October 30, 2015.
21) What was the closing date for submissions?
The closing date for concept paper submissions was October 31, 2016.
22) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance programming.
23) How should applicants think about this solicitation in terms of entry point or program stage?
This solicitation is best understood as an entry-point funding call for organizations proposing locally grounded approaches to strengthening Ivorian human rights organizations and expanding their effectiveness in advocacy for underserved communities.
24) Does the opportunity indicate whether projects must be locally grounded?
Yes. The description emphasizes credible, locally grounded approaches to strengthening Ivorian human rights organizations.
25) Does the summary specify any additional eligibility conditions?
It states eligibility is unrestricted, but also notes that additional eligibility conditions may exist in the full announcement.
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