Opportunity Information: Apply for 641 DRAFT 13 000001
Apply for 641 DRAFT 13 000001
- The Ghana USAID Accra in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "INNOVATE FOR HEALTH DRAFT APS" 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 Feb 22, 2013 and posted on Feb 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 1, 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 $14,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S Non Profit Organizations Non U.S Non Profit Organizations Ghanaian registered organizations, and international organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The "INNOVATE FOR HEALTH DRAFT APS" is a USAID/Ghana funding opportunity in the health sector that was released specifically as a draft Annual Program Statement (APS) for public comment. Rather than serving as a final solicitation, the notice is intended to collect feedback, ideas, and suggestions from organizations and other interested parties so USAID/Ghana can strengthen and refine both the program description and the APS itself before moving forward. A key point in the announcement is that USAID/Ghana states it will not respond to questions or address individual comments submitted as a result of this draft notice, which signals that the interaction is one-way input gathering rather than a formal Q and A phase.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as “Mandatory†and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. Cooperative agreements generally mean USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation (for example, technical collaboration, shared planning, or close monitoring), which can shape how applicants would think about partnership, reporting, and adaptive management. The activity category is Health, and the opportunity lists an expectation of up to 15 awards, suggesting USAID may be looking to support multiple implementers or multiple innovative interventions under a broader health innovation umbrella.
The total estimated funding amount in the notice is USD 14,300,000, and the listed award ceiling is also USD 14,300,000. Because the ceiling matches the total estimated funding, it leaves open the possibility that the agency could fund one large award up to that amount, but the “ExpectedAwards: 15†line more strongly implies USAID is considering multiple awards that collectively could approach the total. The funding is associated with CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for programs overseas. The announcement also specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would not be required to contribute a set percentage of the budget from their own or third-party resources as a condition of eligibility, which can lower barriers for smaller organizations or newer innovators.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. nonprofit organizations, non-U.S. nonprofit organizations, Ghanaian registered organizations, and international organizations. This mix indicates USAID/Ghana is open to both local and international implementers and potentially encourages partnerships that combine local presence and contextual knowledge with specialized technical capabilities. The notice’s “EligibleApplicants: Others (see text field...)†label is essentially clarified by the eligibility information provided, which emphasizes organizational status (nonprofit and registered entities) rather than limiting participation to only U.S.-based groups.
Timing details show the draft was posted on February 22, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 1, 2013, and an archive date of March 31, 2013. In practical terms, that short window reinforces that this particular posting was about collecting comments quickly on a draft APS, not running a full competition with a long application preparation period. The USAID Mission listed is Ghana USAID Accra, and the point of contact for access issues is Fatoumata Camara. The notice provides an email contact (fcamara@usaid.gov) and a phone number for assistance if an interested party has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, which suggests the agency anticipated that the complete draft APS might contain additional programmatic detail beyond what appears in the brief synopsis.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as an early-stage, consultation-focused step toward a larger USAID/Ghana health innovation program. It signals planned investment in health-related innovation through cooperative agreements, potentially spread across numerous awards, with a sizeable total funding envelope and inclusive eligibility that welcomes Ghanaian and international nonprofit and registered organizations.
FAQs: INNOVATE FOR HEALTH DRAFT APS (USAID/Ghana)
1) What is the "INNOVATE FOR HEALTH DRAFT APS"?
It is a USAID/Ghana health-sector funding opportunity released as a draft Annual Program Statement (APS) specifically for public comment. The purpose is to gather feedback, ideas, and suggestions to improve the program description and the APS before a final solicitation is issued.
2) Is this draft APS a final solicitation to apply for funding?
No. The notice is described as a draft APS intended for public comment and input gathering, rather than a final competitive solicitation.
3) What is USAID/Ghana trying to accomplish by issuing a draft APS?
USAID/Ghana is collecting feedback so it can strengthen and refine both the program description and the APS itself prior to moving forward with a finalized opportunity.
4) Will USAID/Ghana answer questions submitted about this draft APS?
No. The announcement states USAID/Ghana will not respond to questions or address individual comments submitted as a result of the draft notice. This indicates the process is one-way input gathering rather than a formal Q and A phase.
5) What sector or activity area does the opportunity focus on?
The activity category is Health.
6) What type of funding instrument is indicated?
The notice lists a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
7) What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
As described in the notice summary, cooperative agreements generally indicate USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation (such as technical collaboration, shared planning, or close monitoring). This can influence how implementers think about collaboration, reporting, and adaptive management during the activity.
8) How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as "Mandatory" in the notice.
9) How many awards does USAID/Ghana expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of up to 15 awards ("ExpectedAwards: 15").
10) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount listed in the notice is USD 14,300,000.
11) What is the award ceiling, and how does it relate to the total estimated funding?
The listed award ceiling is USD 14,300,000, which matches the total estimated funding amount. This could allow for a single award up to that amount; however, the expectation of up to 15 awards suggests USAID/Ghana may be considering multiple awards that collectively could approach the total.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
13) Who is eligible to participate based on the information provided?
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. nonprofit organizations, non-U.S. nonprofit organizations, Ghanaian registered organizations, and international organizations.
14) Does the notice favor local Ghanaian organizations, international organizations, or both?
Based on the listed eligibility categories, USAID/Ghana appears open to both local Ghanaian registered organizations and international organizations (including U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofits).
15) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 98.001, described as USAID foreign assistance for programs overseas.
16) When was the draft APS posted?
The draft was posted on February 22, 2013.
17) What was the closing date for this draft public comment period?
The original and current closing date listed is March 1, 2013.
18) When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The archive date listed is March 31, 2013.
19) What does the short timeline suggest about this posting?
The short window (from February 22, 2013 to March 1, 2013) suggests the posting was intended for rapid collection of comments on a draft APS rather than a full competition with a longer application preparation period.
20) Which USAID office or mission is associated with the opportunity?
The USAID Mission listed is Ghana USAID Accra.
21) Who is the point of contact, and what is their role according to the notice?
The point of contact listed is Fatoumata Camara, and the notice indicates this contact is for assistance if an interested party has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
22) What contact details are provided for access issues?
The notice provides an email address (fcamara@usaid.gov) and a phone number for assistance with access to the full announcement.
23) Does the brief synopsis imply there may be additional details in the full announcement?
Yes. The notice mentions contacting the point of contact if there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically, suggesting the complete draft APS likely contains additional programmatic detail beyond the synopsis.
24) How should organizations interpret this opportunity overall?
Based on the information provided, it is best interpreted as an early-stage, consultation-focused step toward a larger USAID/Ghana health innovation program, signaling planned investment in health-related innovation through cooperative agreements, potentially spread across multiple awards.
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