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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Improving Child and Maternal Nutrition in Tanzania (Draft USAID RFA)

1) What is the "Improving Child and Maternal Nutrition in Tanzania" opportunity?

This is a draft Request for Applications (RFA) issued by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam). It is being shared early for external consultation so stakeholders can review the draft program description and provide comments that may influence the final design before USAID releases an official solicitation for applications.

2) Is this an official application solicitation or a consultation draft?

Based on the information provided, it is a consultation draft. The notice states it was posted specifically for external consultation, meaning the document is not yet the final, official solicitation for applications.

3) Who is USAID sharing this draft with, and why?

USAID is sharing the draft so the Government of Tanzania, development partners, and civil society organizations can review it and provide feedback. The intent is to allow comments that may shape the final program design before the official solicitation is released.

4) Which USAID office issued this draft?

The draft RFA was issued by the USAID Mission in Tanzania, located in Dar es Salaam.

5) What sector does this funding opportunity fall under?

The opportunity is categorized in the health sector.

6) What is the assistance listing or CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity falls under USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs, listed as CFDA 98.001.

7) What type of funding opportunity is this?

It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.

8) What funding instrument does USAID intend to use?

USAID intends to use a cooperative agreement.

9) What does a cooperative agreement typically imply about USAID's role during implementation?

The description indicates that a cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation. Examples given include collaboration on technical direction, coordination, and monitoring, rather than a more hands-off grant structure.

10) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?

USAID anticipates making one award.

11) What is the estimated total funding amount?

The total estimated funding is $35,000,000.

12) Is there a funding range, or is USAID planning a single set award amount?

The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $35,000,000. This suggests USAID is planning a single agreement at the full amount rather than multiple awards or a range of award sizes.

13) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility (based on the information provided).

14) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is open to both for-profit and non-profit organizations, with the key exclusion being government-owned institutions.

15) Are government-owned institutions eligible?

No. Government-owned institutions are explicitly excluded from eligibility.

16) The eligibility section mentions "Others." What does that mean?

The listing notes "Others" for eligible applicants and indicates that readers should refer to additional eligibility details in the full announcement. This implies there may be further clarifications or conditions included in the complete draft package.

17) What are the key dates listed in the notice?

The posting date is April 8, 2011. The creation date is April 16, 2011. The original closing date was April 22, 2011, and it was later updated to April 29, 2011.

18) Do the closing dates represent an application deadline?

Because the posting is explicitly described as a draft for consultation, the dates likely relate to the consultation or comment window rather than a final application deadline for a formal competition. The definitive interpretation would depend on the full draft announcement.

19) Why might the closing date have been updated from April 22, 2011 to April 29, 2011?

The notice indicates the closing date was updated, but it does not specify the reason. Given that this is a consultation draft, the update may reflect an extension of the consultation/comment period (though the notice itself does not explicitly state why).

20) What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?

The notice provides a point of contact for those who cannot access the full announcement electronically: Samuel Kiranga, Acquisition Specialist.

21) Who is the contact person listed for this opportunity?

Samuel Kiranga, Acquisition Specialist, is listed as the contact.

22) What phone number is provided for the listed contact?

The phone number provided is 2668503.

23) Where can more detailed eligibility requirements be found?

More detailed eligibility requirements are referenced as being in the full announcement (the complete draft package), since the listing points readers to additional eligibility details there.

24) What is the main purpose of posting this draft publicly?

The main purpose is external consultation: to allow the Government of Tanzania, development partners, and civil society organizations to review the draft program description and provide comments that may influence the final design before the official solicitation is released.