Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 388 14 000001
Apply for SOL 388 14 000001
- The Hungary USAID Budapest in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Increasing Participation of People with Disabilities in USAID/Bangladesh Activities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 27, 2013 and posted on Nov 27, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 13, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,300,000.00 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 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Qualified Bangladeshi Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPO)s registered with the Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) USAID/BANGLADESH seeks concept papers for projects that integrate people with disabilities in USAID programs/activities and strengthen the capacity and services of DPOs. Project areas could include, but are not limited to agriculture and food security democracy, human rights governance economic growth and trade education environment and global climate change sports gender equality and women s empowerment and science, technology and innovation. Capacity building programs for DPOs may include organizational capacity, advocacy efforts, cross disability coalition building, coordination, and leadership and training. Proposed projects should complement the strategic and development objectives of USAID and be guided by the values and provisions set forth by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Projects that address targeted needs of people with disabilities may be considered. Projects that highlight the needs of marginalized groups, such as women and girls, individuals who are deaf, deaf blind and those with developmental or psychosocial disabilities are encouraged. All programs, regardless of implementing partner, must verify significant involvement of people with disabilities, especially women with disabilities in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/BANGLADESH may fund individual programs over a 12 36 month period in two categories Small fund programs ranging from 20,000 to 300,000 (not to exceed 3.8 million) AND Large fund programs ranging from 300,000 600,000 (not to exceed 1.2 million) Note A portion of funding will be used to support programs that develop, support, and strengthen sports programs for people with disabilities
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Bangladesh issued this grant opportunity to fund projects that increase the meaningful participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) across USAID/Bangladesh programs and, at the same time, strengthen the capacity, leadership, and service delivery of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) in Bangladesh. The request is specifically for concept papers, and awards would be managed directly by USAID/Bangladesh using disability-focused funding from USAID's Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance resources (DCHA/DRG). The overall intent is to move beyond token inclusion by supporting practical, program-level integration of disability and by building stronger organizations run by and for people with disabilities, in line with the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Eligibility is tightly defined. Only qualified Bangladeshi DPOs that are registered with the Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) may submit. Applicants must be legally recognized entities under applicable laws. Concept papers from individuals are not allowed, and Public International Organizations (PIOs) are not eligible under this call. USAID/Bangladesh also limits the total number of submissions: an applicant may submit up to two small-fund concept papers and one large-fund concept paper, with a maximum of three proposals in total.
The opportunity anticipates up to three awards with an estimated total funding amount of about $1.3 million. Projects may be funded for roughly 12 to 36 months. Two funding bands are described: small-fund awards ranging from $20,000 to $300,000, and large-fund awards ranging from $300,000 to $600,000, with the award floor at $20,000 and the ceiling at $600,000. There is no cost share or matching requirement. A noted program emphasis is that some portion of the funding is expected to support efforts that develop, support, and strengthen sports programs for people with disabilities.
USAID signals broad flexibility in what sectors projects can work in, as long as they advance disability inclusion and align with USAID/Bangladesh strategic and development objectives. Suggested areas include agriculture and food security; democracy, human rights, and governance; economic growth and trade; education; environment and global climate change; sports; gender equality and womens empowerment; and science, technology, and innovation. On the capacity-strengthening side, the call highlights support for organizational development, advocacy, cross-disability coalition building, coordination, leadership development, and training. Projects that address targeted, concrete needs of people with disabilities may also be considered, especially those that bring forward the priorities of marginalized groups such as women and girls with disabilities, people who are deaf or deaf-blind, and people with developmental or psychosocial disabilities.
A core requirement running through all proposed work is genuine involvement of people with disabilities throughout the project cycle. USAID expects implementers to demonstrate significant participation of PWDs, particularly women with disabilities, not only as beneficiaries but in the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of activities. In other words, concept papers should show how decision-making power, feedback mechanisms, and accountability will be structured so that PWDs shape what is done and how success is measured.
Several types of activities are explicitly excluded and will not be funded. USAID will not consider programs with large infrastructure or construction components; programs primarily focused on providing assistive devices or physical rehabilitation; programs that support institutionalization or institutions for children or adults with disabilities; employment initiatives that promote sheltered workshops or income-generating approaches that reinforce negative stereotypes and do not result in meaningful employment; and programs where the primary focus is general awareness raising. In addition, the disability funding under this opportunity cannot be used for HIV/AIDS-related activities.
Administratively, this was released as Funding Opportunity Number SOL 388-14-000001 under a discretionary category, with the concept paper deadline listed as December 13, 2013 (posted November 27, 2013). The announcement indicates that full details and required materials are available through the package attachments, and provides a USAID contact for assistance accessing the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the purpose of this USAID/Bangladesh grant opportunity?
This opportunity is intended to fund projects that (1) increase the meaningful participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) across USAID/Bangladesh programs and (2) strengthen the capacity, leadership, and service delivery of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) in Bangladesh. The stated intent is to move beyond token inclusion and support practical, program-level integration of disability, consistent with the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
2) What type of application is being requested (concept paper or full proposal)?
USAID/Bangladesh is specifically requesting concept papers under this call.
3) Who will manage the awards?
Awards would be managed directly by USAID/Bangladesh.
4) What is the funding source for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses disability-focused funding from USAID's Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance resources (DCHA/DRG).
5) Who is eligible to apply?
Only qualified Bangladeshi DPOs that are registered with the Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) may submit concept papers. Applicants must be legally recognized entities under applicable laws.
6) Are individuals allowed to submit concept papers?
No. Concept papers from individuals are not allowed.
7) Are Public International Organizations (PIOs) eligible?
No. Public International Organizations (PIOs) are not eligible under this call.
8) Is there a limit on how many concept papers one organization can submit?
Yes. An applicant may submit up to two small-fund concept papers and one large-fund concept paper, with a maximum of three proposals in total.
9) How many awards does USAID anticipate making, and what is the total funding available?
USAID anticipates up to three awards, with an estimated total funding amount of about $1.3 million.
10) What is the expected project period (duration)?
Projects may be funded for roughly 12 to 36 months.
11) What are the funding ranges for small-fund and large-fund awards?
Two funding bands are described:
- Small-fund awards: $20,000 to $300,000
- Large-fund awards: $300,000 to $600,000
12) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $20,000 and the award ceiling is $600,000.
13) Is cost share or matching required?
No. There is no cost share or matching requirement.
14) Is there a program emphasis related to sports for people with disabilities?
Yes. USAID notes that some portion of the funding is expected to support efforts that develop, support, and strengthen sports programs for people with disabilities.
15) What sectors can proposed projects focus on?
USAID indicates broad flexibility in sectors, as long as proposed activities advance disability inclusion and align with USAID/Bangladesh strategic and development objectives. Suggested areas include:
- Agriculture and food security
- Democracy, human rights, and governance
- Economic growth and trade
- Education
- Environment and global climate change
- Sports
- Gender equality and women's empowerment
- Science, technology, and innovation
16) What types of DPO capacity-strengthening activities are highlighted?
The call highlights activities such as organizational development, advocacy, cross-disability coalition building, coordination, leadership development, and training.
17) Does USAID prioritize any specific disability groups or populations?
The opportunity notes that projects addressing targeted, concrete needs of PWDs may be considered, especially those elevating the priorities of marginalized groups such as women and girls with disabilities, people who are deaf or deaf-blind, and people with developmental or psychosocial disabilities.
18) What does USAID mean by "meaningful participation" of people with disabilities?
Concept papers are expected to show genuine involvement of PWDs throughout the project cycle, not only as beneficiaries but also in the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of activities. USAID expects implementers to demonstrate significant participation of PWDs, particularly women with disabilities, including how decision-making power, feedback mechanisms, and accountability will ensure PWDs shape activities and how success is measured.
19) Are there activities that are explicitly excluded from funding?
Yes. USAID explicitly states it will not fund the following types of activities under this opportunity:
- Programs with large infrastructure or construction components
- Programs primarily focused on providing assistive devices or physical rehabilitation
- Programs that support institutionalization or institutions for children or adults with disabilities
- Employment initiatives that promote sheltered workshops or income-generating approaches that reinforce negative stereotypes and do not result in meaningful employment
- Programs where the primary focus is general awareness raising
20) Can disability funding under this opportunity be used for HIV/AIDS-related activities?
No. The disability funding under this opportunity cannot be used for HIV/AIDS-related activities.
21) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL 388-14-000001.
22) What is the category/type of this funding opportunity?
The announcement indicates it was released under a discretionary category.
23) When was the opportunity posted and what was the concept paper deadline?
The opportunity was posted on November 27, 2013, and the concept paper deadline is listed as December 13, 2013.
24) Where can applicants find the full details and required materials?
The announcement indicates that full details and required materials are available through the package attachments.
25) Is there a USAID contact for help accessing the announcement?
Yes. The notice states that a USAID contact is provided for assistance accessing the announcement.
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