Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID UGANDA APS 617 10 001
Apply for USAID UGANDA APS 617 10 001
- The Uganda USAID Kampala in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "INCREASE PARTICIPATION 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 Oct 8, 2009 and posted on Oct 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- 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 USAID/Uganda Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "Increase Participation of People with Disabilities" (Funding Opportunity Number: USAID UGANDA APS 617-10-001) is a discretionary grant opportunity focused on improving the inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs) across USAID-funded activities in Uganda, while also strengthening the institutional capacity and effectiveness of Disabled People s Organizations (DPOs). USAID is using this APS mainly as an outreach and intake mechanism: it shares what USAID wants to support, invites prospective applicants to propose ideas, and requires applicants to submit concept papers using a specific Disability Concept Paper Application Form attached to the announcement. The intent is to generate practical, fundable concepts that expand meaningful participation of PWDs, not simply to fund generic disability-related programming.
Eligibility is broad and essentially unrestricted within the categories listed. USAID invites applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. entities, including private non-profit organizations, private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. For-profit entities may apply only if they are willing to forego profits. This structure is designed to attract both technical organizations (including research and training institutions) and organizations with community reach, especially those positioned to build or support DPO leadership and service delivery. The award instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which can lower barriers for local and mission-driven organizations that may not have substantial unrestricted funds.
The opportunity anticipates making up to six awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2,000,000. Individual awards may be funded up to a ceiling of $300,000, and the listed award floor is $0, meaning USAID is not specifying a minimum grant size in the notice. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as "Participation of People with Disabilities," signaling that projects can span multiple sectors as long as the central objective is disability inclusion and DPO capacity strengthening tied to USAID programming. In practice, this can include efforts that remove participation barriers (physical accessibility, communication accessibility, reasonable accommodation systems, inclusive outreach and recruitment, disability-sensitive monitoring and evaluation, training for implementers), and efforts that increase the ability of DPOs to organize, advocate, engage with development actors, and represent their members effectively.
The submission process is concept paper based. USAID is not asking applicants to jump immediately into full proposals; instead, it requests concept papers that respond to the APS priorities and follow the required format using the attached Disability Concept Paper Application Form. The APS states that it explains three key things: the types of activities USAID will consider, how much funding is available and how to apply (including process and requirements), and how USAID will evaluate submissions. While the notice does not list the detailed evaluation factors in the excerpt provided, it clearly indicates that concept papers will be reviewed against specific criteria described in the APS, so applicants are expected to align their concepts closely with inclusion outcomes and DPO capacity results, and to present implementable approaches.
Key dates in the announcement show it was posted and created on October 8, 2009, with an original and current closing date of November 30, 2009, and an archive date of December 30, 2009. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The issuing office is USAID Uganda in Kampala. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Geraldine Kyazze, AA Specialist, reachable by phone at 25641306001.
In short, this APS is a competitive USAID/Uganda grant call aimed at practical projects that increase the participation of people with disabilities in USAID activities and strengthen DPO capacity, open to a wide range of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, with up to six grants planned, up to $300,000 each, and concept papers required in a prescribed format by the stated deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the USAID/Uganda Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "Increase Participation of People with Disabilities."
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID UGANDA APS 617-10-001.
3. What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity issued as an Annual Program Statement (APS). USAID is using it mainly as an outreach and intake mechanism to collect fundable concept ideas aligned to the APS priorities.
4. What is the main purpose of the APS?
The main purpose is to improve the inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs) across USAID-funded activities in Uganda and to strengthen the institutional capacity and effectiveness of Disabled People s Organizations (DPOs).
5. What kinds of activities is USAID looking to support under this APS?
Activities should expand meaningful participation of PWDs in USAID programming and strengthen DPO capacity. The APS emphasizes practical, fundable concepts tied to inclusion in USAID activities rather than generic disability-related programming.
6. Does the APS specify any sectors for activities?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as "Participation of People with Disabilities." This signals that projects may span multiple sectors as long as the central objective is disability inclusion and DPO capacity strengthening tied to USAID programming.
7. Are concept papers required, or is USAID requesting full proposals?
Concept papers are required. USAID is not asking applicants to submit full proposals immediately.
8. Is there a required format for concept papers?
Yes. Applicants must submit concept papers using the specific Disability Concept Paper Application Form attached to the announcement.
9. How will USAID evaluate submissions?
Concept papers will be reviewed against specific criteria described in the APS. The excerpt provided does not list the detailed evaluation factors, but applicants are expected to align closely with inclusion outcomes and DPO capacity results and present implementable approaches.
10. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad within the categories listed. USAID invites applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. entities, including private non-profit organizations, private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations.
11. Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit entities may apply only if they are willing to forego profits.
12. Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
13. What award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a grant.
14. How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates making up to six awards.
15. What is the estimated total funding available under this APS?
The estimated total funding level is $2,000,000.
16. What is the maximum funding per award?
Individual awards may be funded up to a ceiling of $300,000.
17. Is there a minimum award size?
The listed award floor is $0, meaning USAID is not specifying a minimum grant size in the notice.
18. Where is the issuing office located?
The issuing office is USAID Uganda in Kampala.
19. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
20. When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted/created on October 8, 2009.
21. What is the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date listed is November 30, 2009.
22. When is the archive date?
The archive date is December 30, 2009.
23. Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Geraldine Kyazze, AA Specialist, reachable by phone at 25641306001.
24. What is USAID trying to achieve through this APS process?
USAID is using the APS to invite prospective applicants to propose ideas and to generate practical, fundable concepts that expand meaningful participation of PWDs in USAID activities and strengthen DPO capacity and effectiveness.
25. What does it mean that this APS is an "outreach and intake mechanism"?
It means USAID is primarily using the APS to communicate what it wants to support, invite concept ideas from prospective applicants, and screen/advance those ideas through a concept paper process before any full proposal stage.
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