Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 442 14 000002
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- The Cambodia USAID Phnom Penh 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" 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 13, 2013 and posted on Dec 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
- The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking Concept Papers from qualified U.S. or non U.S. entities, such as private, non profit organizations (or for profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. PIOs are not eligibile to apply for funding under this program.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Cambodia issued this discretionary funding opportunity (RFA 442-14-000002) to support efforts that expand disability inclusion across USAID-funded work and build stronger disability-led civil society in Cambodia. The request focuses on two connected outcomes: first, increasing the meaningful participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs and activities (so that people with disabilities are included as participants, beneficiaries, and contributors rather than treated as an afterthought); and second, strengthening the capacity, services, and overall effectiveness of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs), meaning organizations that are run by and for people with disabilities.
The mechanism offered is a grant or cooperative agreement, with USAID expecting to make one award. The total possible award amount can range from a floor of $20,000 to a ceiling of $600,000. The CFDA listing associated with the funding is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Applicants are not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds under this opportunity, which can make it more accessible for local organizations that may not have large unrestricted budgets.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. entities. USAID invites concept papers from private nonprofit organizations (and for-profit companies if they are willing to forego profits), private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Local DPOs are strongly encouraged to apply, and the announcement explicitly states a preference for qualified local DPOs. It also signals that non-DPO applicants will be more competitive if they directly collaborate with DPOs and/or provide sub-grants to DPOs while meeting USAID requirements. One clear restriction is that Public International Organizations (PIOs) are not eligible to apply for funding under this program.
As a concept paper-based opportunity, the initial submission is meant to outline the proposed approach at a high level, rather than requiring a full technical application upfront. The posting date is December 13, 2013, with a concept paper deadline of January 10, 2014, and an archive date of February 9, 2014. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with USAID/Cambodia indicating interest in concept papers across multiple project areas, as long as the proposals advance the two core goals: disability-inclusive USAID programming and stronger DPO capacity and services.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Brian K. Woody, the Contracting/Agreement Officer, at USAID Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
FAQs: USAID/Cambodia Disability Inclusion and DPO Strengthening (RFA 442-14-000002)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID/Cambodia (RFA 442-14-000002) to support efforts that expand disability inclusion across USAID-funded work in Cambodia and build stronger disability-led civil society.
2. What are the main goals of the opportunity?
The request focuses on two connected outcomes: (1) increasing the meaningful participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs and activities, and (2) strengthening the capacity, services, and overall effectiveness of Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs).
3. What does "meaningful participation" mean in this context?
Based on the announcement description, meaningful participation means people with disabilities are included in USAID programs as participants, beneficiaries, and contributors, rather than being treated as an afterthought.
4. What is a DPO under this opportunity?
DPOs are described as organizations that are run by and for people with disabilities.
5. What type of funding instrument will USAID use?
USAID is offering a grant or a cooperative agreement under this opportunity.
6. How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make one award.
7. What is the funding amount range?
The possible award amount ranges from a floor of $20,000 to a ceiling of $600,000.
8. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Applicants are not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds for this opportunity.
9. What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the funding is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
10. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. entities. USAID invites concept papers from private nonprofit organizations (and for-profit companies if they are willing to forego profits), private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations.
11. Are local Cambodian organizations encouraged to apply?
Yes. Local DPOs are strongly encouraged to apply, and the announcement states a preference for qualified local DPOs.
12. Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes, for-profit companies may submit concept papers if they are willing to forego profits.
13. Are Public International Organizations (PIOs) eligible?
No. Public International Organizations (PIOs) are explicitly not eligible to apply for funding under this program.
14. If an applicant is not a DPO, how can it be more competitive?
The announcement indicates non-DPO applicants will be more competitive if they directly collaborate with DPOs and/or provide sub-grants to DPOs while meeting USAID requirements.
15. What is the application format: full proposal or concept paper?
This is a concept paper-based opportunity. The initial submission is intended to outline the proposed approach at a high level rather than requiring a full technical application upfront.
16. When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is December 13, 2013.
17. What is the concept paper deadline?
The concept paper deadline is January 10, 2014.
18. What is the archive date?
The archive date is February 9, 2014.
19. What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other."
20. What types of project ideas is USAID looking for?
USAID/Cambodia indicates interest in concept papers across multiple project areas, as long as proposals advance the two core goals: disability-inclusive USAID programming and stronger DPO capacity and services.
21. Where is the point of contact located?
The point of contact is based at USAID Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
22. Who can applicants contact to access the full announcement or ask questions?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement are directed to contact Brian K. Woody, the Contracting/Agreement Officer at USAID Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
23. Does the opportunity emphasize disability inclusion only within new projects or across USAID-funded work more broadly?
It is described as supporting efforts that expand disability inclusion across USAID-funded work, alongside strengthening disability-led civil society.
24. Is the opportunity limited to a single sector (for example health or education)?
The description indicates interest in multiple project areas, provided the concept paper advances disability-inclusive USAID programming and strengthens DPO capacity and services.
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