Opportunity Information: Apply for IFRP 2015 RFA 00001
Apply for IFRP 2015 RFA 00001
- The Agency for International Development in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IFRP 2015 RFA Transport Delivery Distribution" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.008 Food for Peace Emergency Program (EP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2015 and posted on May 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 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 $2,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The IFRP 2015 RFA Transport Delivery Distribution grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: IFRP 2015 RFA 00001) was a discretionary USAID grant competition under the Food and Nutrition activity area. It was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to fund U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that would handle the transportation, delivery, and distribution logistics for shelf-stable, prepackaged food commodities provided through the International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP). In practical terms, the focus of the funding was not on developing new food products or long-term agriculture programs, but on the last-mile and supporting logistics needed to move already-prepared, shelf-stable food to intended recipients under the IFRP framework.
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 98.008 (Food for Peace Emergency Program), which signals an emphasis on emergency or relief-oriented food assistance rather than development programming. USAID anticipated making up to 18 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of approximately $2.9 million. Individual awards were relatively small, with an award ceiling of $150,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The solicitation did not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, although applicants could still propose leveraged resources if allowed by the program rules.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This restriction indicates the program was intended for operational relief and nonprofit implementers with the capacity to manage shipping, warehousing, in-country transport coordination, delivery, and distribution arrangements, rather than academic entities. The announcement also included an additional information link labeled "FY 2015 IFRP Transportation, Delivery, and Distribution Request for Applications," which would have contained the detailed application requirements, evaluation criteria, budget instructions, and compliance expectations typical of USAID grant solicitations.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on May 13, 2015, created in the system on June 10, 2015, and had an original closing date of June 15, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of June 24, 2015. The archive date was July 15, 2015, meaning it was no longer active after that point. For applicant support, USAID provided a point of contact: Benjamin Vogler, Program Manager for the IFRP Program, for assistance especially in cases where applicants had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
IFRP 2015 RFA Transport Delivery Distribution Grant (USAID) - FAQs
What is the official name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is the "IFRP 2015 RFA Transport Delivery Distribution" grant. The Funding Opportunity Number is IFRP 2015 RFA 00001.
Which U.S. government agency issued this funding opportunity?
The solicitation was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose was to fund transportation, delivery, and distribution logistics for shelf-stable, prepackaged food commodities provided through the International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP). The grant focused on operational and last-mile logistics to move already-prepared food to intended recipients under the IFRP framework.
What types of activities were expected to be funded?
Activities centered on logistics support such as transportation arrangements, delivery coordination, and distribution-related functions needed to move shelf-stable, prepackaged IFRP commodities to recipients. The description also indicates a need for capacity to manage shipping, warehousing, in-country transport coordination, delivery, and distribution arrangements.
What types of activities were not the focus of this funding?
This opportunity was not focused on developing new food products or implementing long-term agriculture or development programs. It was geared toward relief logistics for already-prepared, shelf-stable foods.
What program area or activity area did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was described as a discretionary USAID grant competition under the Food and Nutrition activity area.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 98.008 (Food for Peace Emergency Program). This signals an emphasis on emergency or relief-oriented food assistance rather than development programming.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Were universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Were for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
The information provided states eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, which implies for-profit entities were not eligible under this announcement.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making up to 18 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for all awards?
The estimated total funding amount was approximately $2.9 million.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $150,000 per award.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Could an applicant still propose leveraged resources even though matching was not required?
Yes. While not required, applicants could still propose leveraged resources if permitted under the program rules.
Where could applicants find the detailed application instructions and requirements?
The announcement referenced an additional information link labeled "FY 2015 IFRP Transportation, Delivery, and Distribution Request for Applications," which would have contained details such as application requirements, evaluation criteria, budget instructions, and compliance expectations typical of USAID solicitations.
When was this opportunity posted and created in the system?
It was posted on May 13, 2015, and created in the system on June 10, 2015.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was June 15, 2015. It was later extended to June 24, 2015.
What was the final closing date listed for applications?
The current closing date listed was June 24, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was July 15, 2015, meaning the opportunity was no longer active after that point.
Who was the point of contact for applicant support?
USAID listed Benjamin Vogler, Program Manager for the IFRP Program, as the point of contact.
What kind of help could the point of contact provide?
The point of contact was provided for assistance, especially for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
What kind of organizations was this opportunity designed for?
The eligibility and described scope suggest it was designed for operational nonprofit implementers with the capacity to handle relief logistics (shipping, warehousing, transport coordination, delivery, and distribution) for IFRP food commodities, rather than academic institutions.
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