Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID COLOMBIA 514 08 003 APS
Apply for USAID COLOMBIA 514 08 003 APS
- The Colombia USAID Bogota in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS)" 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 Apr 14, 2010 and posted on Jan 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- 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 INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS) opportunity is a USAID/Colombia Annual Program Statement (APS) meant to expand and strengthen the inclusion of people with disabilities across development programs in Colombia. The central goal is to move disability inclusion from being an add-on to being a practical, intentional part of how development activities are designed and implemented. Through this APS, USAID/Colombia is inviting prospective partners to submit applications or concept papers that either (1) directly incorporate people with disabilities into development programming, or (2) work with Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs) to improve understanding, collaboration, and meaningful participation of people with disabilities in USAID-supported efforts.
The eligible activity scope is broad and framed as “activities related to improving inclusion of people with disabilities in USAID Colombia programs.” In practical terms, this signals openness to a range of approaches as long as they strengthen disability inclusion in development work. Examples that typically fit this kind of APS include identifying barriers that prevent participation (physical accessibility, communication barriers, stigma, policy gaps), adapting program methods so PWDs can participate on equal footing, building the capacity of implementing partners to apply inclusive practices, and supporting partnerships with DPOs so program decisions reflect lived experience. The APS structure also suggests USAID wanted to generate a pipeline of diverse ideas rather than restrict applicants to a single predefined project model.
Funding is provided under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $5,500,000, indicating USAID anticipated making multiple awards rather than funding a single large project. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $20,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $300,000, which points to relatively focused, targeted interventions, pilot efforts, add-on inclusion components to existing work, or short-to-medium initiatives rather than very large, multi-year national programs. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing barriers to participation for organizations that may not have substantial unrestricted funds.
Eligibility is described as “unrestricted,” meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full text of the announcement. That generally includes NGOs, for-profits, universities, community-based organizations, and potentially local Colombian entities, international organizations, and other partners who can demonstrate the technical capacity to deliver inclusion-focused results. Because the APS explicitly mentions partnering with DPOs, it also signals that proposals involving DPO leadership or close collaboration would be viewed as highly relevant to the purpose of the initiative.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued by USAID in Bogota, Colombia, under Funding Opportunity Number USAID COLOMBIA 514 08 003 APS. The posting date was January 29, 2008. The record shows a current closing date of February 15, 2008 (with an original closing date of December 31, 2008 also listed), and it was later archived in April 2010. Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Omar Trigo, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID, using the phone number provided in the notice.
Overall, this APS can be summarized as a USAID/Colombia funding call designed to generate practical projects and partnerships that measurably improve the inclusion of people with disabilities in development programming, with an emphasis on real engagement with PWDs and DPOs, flexible activity design, multiple modest-sized awards, and no required cost share.
FAQs: USAID/Colombia Annual Program Statement (APS) - Inclusion of People with Disabilities (PWDs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This opportunity is a USAID/Colombia Annual Program Statement (APS) focused on expanding and strengthening the inclusion of people with disabilities across development programs in Colombia. The intent is to make disability inclusion a practical, intentional part of how development activities are designed and implemented, rather than an add-on.
What is the main goal of the APS?
The central goal is to move disability inclusion from being a separate or optional component to being integrated into development programming in a meaningful, workable way.
Who is issuing the opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by USAID in Bogota, Colombia (USAID/Colombia).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USAID COLOMBIA 514 08 003 APS.
What type of submissions is USAID inviting?
USAID/Colombia is inviting prospective partners to submit applications or concept papers.
What kinds of approaches does USAID want to see?
Submissions are expected to do at least one of the following:
- Directly incorporate people with disabilities into development programming, or
- Work with Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs) to improve understanding, collaboration, and meaningful participation of people with disabilities in USAID-supported efforts.
What is the scope of eligible activities?
The scope is broad and framed as "activities related to improving inclusion of people with disabilities in USAID Colombia programs." This indicates the APS is open to a wide range of activity designs, as long as they strengthen disability inclusion in development work.
Are there examples of activities that might fit this APS?
Examples typically consistent with this kind of APS include:
- Identifying barriers that prevent participation (such as physical accessibility, communication barriers, stigma, or policy gaps)
- Adapting program methods so people with disabilities can participate on equal footing
- Building the capacity of implementing partners to apply inclusive practices
- Supporting partnerships with DPOs so program decisions reflect lived experience
Does this APS seem limited to one specific project model?
No. The APS structure suggests USAID intended to generate a pipeline of diverse ideas rather than limit applicants to a single predefined project model.
What is the CFDA number for this funding?
The funding is provided under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $5,500,000.
Does the total funding amount suggest multiple awards?
Yes. The estimated total of $5,500,000 indicates USAID anticipated making multiple awards rather than funding a single large project.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $20,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $300,000.
What does the award size range imply about the types of projects expected?
The $20,000 to $300,000 range points to relatively focused, targeted interventions, pilot efforts, add-on inclusion components to existing work, or short-to-medium initiatives rather than very large, multi-year national programs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full text of the announcement.
What kinds of organizations might be included under "unrestricted" eligibility?
Based on the description provided, this generally includes NGOs, for-profits, universities, community-based organizations, and potentially local Colombian entities, international organizations, and other partners that can demonstrate the technical capacity to deliver inclusion-focused results.
Are partnerships with Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs encouraged?
Yes. Because the APS explicitly mentions working with DPOs, proposals involving DPO leadership or close collaboration appear highly relevant to the purpose of the initiative.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is January 29, 2008.
What is the closing date for submissions?
The record shows a current closing date of February 15, 2008. It also lists an original closing date of December 31, 2008.
Is this opportunity still active?
The record indicates the opportunity was later archived in April 2010.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Omar Trigo, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID, using the phone number provided in the notice.
Where is the issuing office located?
The opportunity was issued in Bogota, Colombia.
In one sentence, how can this APS be summarized?
It is a USAID/Colombia funding call designed to generate practical projects and partnerships that measurably improve the inclusion of people with disabilities in development programming, emphasizing real engagement with people with disabilities and DPOs, flexible activity design, multiple modest-sized awards, and no required cost share.
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