Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 526 14 000001
Apply for APS 526 14 000001
- The Paraguay USAID Asuncion 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" 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 Dec 12, 2013 and posted on Dec 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 9, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 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).
- Local Paraguayan NGOs
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Paraguay released a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Inclusion of People with Disabilities" (Funding Opportunity Number APS 526 14 000001) to support efforts that expand access, participation, and inclusion for people with disabilities (PwD) in Paraguay. The core intent is to back activities that align with USAID Paraguay's broader strategic goal of strengthening a more prosperous, well-governed democracy. Within that strategy, the opportunity is particularly connected to an intermediate result focused on improving employment and business opportunities for vulnerable populations, meaning proposed activities should realistically help remove barriers that keep PwD from entering the workforce, advancing in jobs, or participating fully in economic life.
This announcement is structured as a request for concept papers rather than a full proposal solicitation at the outset. In practical terms, USAID is using the concept paper stage to identify and screen promising local organizations that could later be endorsed by the USAID/Paraguay Mission for participation in a wider, worldwide competition process. That makes the initial submission less about delivering a fully engineered project plan and more about clearly demonstrating a credible approach, local legitimacy, and a strong fit with USAID's inclusion and economic opportunity objectives for PwD.
The eligible applicants are local Paraguayan non-governmental organizations, and the opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds. USAID anticipated making one award under this program. The estimated total funding amount is USD 600,000, with an award ceiling of USD 600,000 and an award floor of USD 20,000, which indicates USAID was open to considering a range of project sizes, from smaller targeted interventions to a single larger initiative, as long as the proposal concept fit the program goals and offered meaningful outcomes for PwD inclusion.
Key administrative details include a posted and creation date of December 12, 2013, an original and current closing date of January 9, 2014, and an archive date of February 8, 2014. The assistance listing reference is CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Marco Ferreira, Acquisition Specialist at USAID in Asuncion (phone 595 212 1371).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USAID/Paraguay - Inclusion of People with Disabilities (APS 526 14 000001)
What is the name of this USAID/Paraguay funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Inclusion of People with Disabilities" and it is a USAID/Paraguay discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 526 14 000001.
What is the main goal of the opportunity?
The core intent is to support efforts that expand access, participation, and inclusion for people with disabilities (PwD) in Paraguay, in a way that aligns with USAID Paraguay's broader strategic goal of strengthening a more prosperous, well-governed democracy.
What types of outcomes is USAID trying to achieve through this program?
Based on the description provided, USAID is looking for activities that realistically help remove barriers that keep people with disabilities from:
- Entering the workforce
- Advancing in jobs
- Participating fully in economic life
The opportunity is particularly tied to an intermediate result focused on improving employment and business opportunities for vulnerable populations.
Is this a request for full proposals or concept papers?
This announcement is structured as a request for concept papers, not a full proposal solicitation at the outset.
What is the purpose of the concept paper stage?
The concept paper stage is used to identify and screen promising local organizations that could later be endorsed by the USAID/Paraguay Mission for participation in a broader worldwide competition process.
What should a concept paper emphasize for this opportunity?
Based on the information provided, the concept paper stage is less about submitting a fully engineered project plan and more about showing:
- A credible approach to expanding inclusion for PwD
- Local legitimacy as a Paraguayan organization
- A strong fit with USAID's inclusion and economic opportunity objectives for PwD
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are local Paraguayan non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Are non-local or international organizations eligible?
The eligibility language provided specifies local Paraguayan NGOs as eligible applicants. No other applicant types are listed in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award under this program.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is USD 600,000.
What is the maximum award size (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is USD 600,000.
What is the minimum award size (floor)?
The award floor is USD 20,000.
Does the funding range suggest USAID is open to different project sizes?
Yes. The stated floor (USD 20,000) and ceiling (USD 600,000) indicate USAID was open to considering a range of project sizes, from smaller targeted interventions to a single larger initiative, as long as the concept fits program goals and offers meaningful outcomes for PwD inclusion.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is December 12, 2013.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is also listed as December 12, 2013.
What was the closing date (deadline) for submissions?
The original and current closing date is January 9, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing includes an archive date of February 8, 2014, and the closing date shown is January 9, 2014.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is February 8, 2014.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing reference is CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues were directed to Marco Ferreira, Acquisition Specialist at USAID in Asuncion.
What contact phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is 595 212 1371.
Does this announcement guarantee funding based on a concept paper submission?
The information provided indicates USAID uses concept papers to identify and screen organizations for potential endorsement into a wider competition process. It does not state that submitting a concept paper guarantees funding.
What country is the program focused on?
The opportunity is focused on Paraguay, with the issuing entity being USAID/Paraguay and eligible applicants identified as local Paraguayan NGOs.
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