Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RDMA BURMA RFA 48611031
Apply for USAID RDMA BURMA RFA 48611031
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Humanitarian Assistance Central Burma" 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 Jun 3, 2011 and posted on Apr 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 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 $55,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $55,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Regional Development Mission in Asia (RDMA), Governance and Vulnerable Populations Office (GVP) is seeking applications from (U.S. and/or non U.S.) nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and Public International Organizations (PIOs) to implement humanitarian assistance activities to people in Burma.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Humanitarian Assistance - Central Burma" (Funding Opportunity Number: USAID RDMA BURMA RFA 48611031) is a USAID solicitation focused on supporting humanitarian assistance activities for people in Central Burma. It is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Regional Development Mission in Asia (RDMA), specifically the Governance and Vulnerable Populations Office (GVP), with the issuing office listed as USAID Bangkok, Thailand. The announcement also notes that this posting includes Amendment #2, which provides questions and answers related to the request for applications (RFA), indicating that applicants should review the amended materials to ensure their proposals address the latest guidance and clarifications.
This opportunity is categorized as an earmark and will be funded through a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects to have substantial involvement in the implementation and oversight of the program rather than issuing a more hands-off grant. The funding activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief, and it is tied to CFDA Number 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas." USAID anticipates making one award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $55,000,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $55,000,000, while the award floor is $0, which signals that the final award size could vary and will depend on the strength of applications, proposed scope, and USAID decisions.
Eligibility is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) as well as Public International Organizations (PIOs). The listing indicates "Others" under eligible applicants, with further clarification expected in the announcement's additional eligibility information section. Notably, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although they may still propose leveraged resources if they believe it strengthens the application.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on April 29, 2011, with a creation date of June 3, 2011. The original and current closing dates are both June 14, 2011, indicating that applications were due on that date and that no deadline extension is reflected in the provided summary. Applicants needing access to the full announcement or encountering issues with electronic access are directed to contact the listed USAID contract specialist, Aiyong (Paul) Seong and Maria Rosario Arenas, by phone at 02 257 3065 or via email at aseong@usaid.gov.
FAQs: Humanitarian Assistance - Central Burma (USAID RDMA BURMA RFA 48611031)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Humanitarian Assistance - Central Burma."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID RDMA BURMA RFA 48611031.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Which USAID office is administering this solicitation?
It is administered by USAID through its Regional Development Mission in Asia (RDMA), specifically the Governance and Vulnerable Populations Office (GVP).
Where is the issuing office listed?
The issuing office is listed as USAID Bangkok, Thailand.
What is the geographic focus of the program?
The solicitation is focused on supporting humanitarian assistance activities for people in Central Burma.
What type of award is expected under this solicitation?
USAID expects to fund this opportunity through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that USAID expects to have substantial involvement in the implementation and oversight of the program, rather than issuing a more hands-off grant.
How is this opportunity categorized?
This opportunity is categorized as an earmark.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA Number 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates making one award under this solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $55,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $55,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
What does an award floor of $0 imply?
An award floor of $0 signals that the final award size could vary and will depend on the strength of applications, the proposed scope, and USAID decisions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to U.S. and non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and Public International Organizations (PIOs).
The listing mentions "Others" as eligible applicants. What does that mean?
The summary indicates "Others" under eligible applicants, with further clarification expected in the announcement's additional eligibility information section.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted for this solicitation.
Can an applicant still propose leveraged resources even if cost share is not required?
Yes. While applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, they may still propose leveraged resources if they believe it strengthens the application.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2011.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is listed as June 3, 2011.
What was the application due date (closing date)?
The original and current closing dates are both June 14, 2011.
Was the deadline extended?
No deadline extension is reflected in the provided summary, since the original and current closing dates are the same (June 14, 2011).
What is Amendment #2, and why does it matter?
The posting includes Amendment #2, which provides questions and answers related to the request for applications (RFA). Applicants are expected to review the amended materials so their proposals reflect the latest guidance and clarifications.
What should applicants do to make sure they are following the most current guidance?
Applicants should review the amended materials (including Amendment #2) to ensure their proposals address the latest guidance and clarifications.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
Applicants needing access to the full announcement or encountering issues with electronic access are directed to contact the listed USAID contract specialist(s): Aiyong (Paul) Seong and Maria Rosario Arenas.
What phone number is provided for the listed USAID contacts?
The phone number provided is 02 257 3065.
What email address is provided for inquiries?
The email address provided is aseong@usaid.gov.
Is this opportunity specifically identified as an RFA?
Yes. The summary references a "request for applications (RFA)" and notes that Amendment #2 contains Q&A related to the RFA.
What is the primary purpose of this solicitation based on the summary?
Based on the summary, the primary purpose is to support humanitarian assistance activities for people in Central Burma.
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