Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 492 12 000006
Apply for RFA 492 12 000006
- The Philippines USAID Manila in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integrated Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health/Family Planning (MNCHN/FP) Regional Projects in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao" 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 Aug 15, 2012 and posted on Aug 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $69,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $27,000,000.00 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).
- All U.S. and local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations, and other qualified organizations are eligible to submit their application(s) against this RFA. Organizations may apply for all three agreements. In order to obtain a broad range of innovation and very focused and tailored programs in each cluster region, and to provide expanded opportunities to multiple organizations, USAID will select a different organization for each of the three cooperative agreements to be awarded (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao). If an organization is rated as a top applicant in more than one cluster, USAID will select which agreement (Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao) to award to this organization. These determinations will be made by USAID based on which selection will best achieve the target results of this RFA. Implementation of the FP/MNCHN program by a broad group of partners, recipients and subrecipients, with diverse as well as innovative strategies and approaches is desired. A cost share of at least 5 of the total USAID funding is required under this RFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Integrated Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health/Family Planning (MNCHN/FP) Regional Projects in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao is a USAID Manila discretionary grant opportunity designed to improve health outcomes in the Philippines by expanding access to an integrated package of maternal, newborn, and child health services alongside family planning. The program is organized around the reality that Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao face different health conditions, service gaps, and local constraints, so the opportunity is structured to support tailored regional approaches rather than a single one-size-fits-all national project. A central emphasis is equitable access, with priority given to poor families and underserved communities, and a deliberate focus on men and women of reproductive age, youth (including adolescents), and children under five, reflecting the populations most directly affected by maternal and child health risks and unmet family planning needs.
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the work is expected to involve substantial involvement from USAID during implementation compared with a standard grant. The opportunity anticipates three awards total, one per cluster island region (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao). While applicants are allowed to submit proposals for all three regional agreements, USAID plans to award each region to a different organization in order to widen participation, encourage innovation, and ensure highly focused programming that fits the local context of each region. If a single organization ranks highest in more than one region, USAID will decide which single regional award that organization will receive based on what best supports the overall results of the solicitation.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding level of USD 69,000,000 across the three awards. Individual awards are expected to fall between an award floor of USD 15,000,000 and an award ceiling of USD 27,000,000, indicating large-scale, multi-year style implementation typical of health systems and service-delivery strengthening projects. The solicitation also requires cost sharing: applicants must propose at least a 5% cost share of the total USAID funding. This requirement signals that applicants should bring their own resources or leveraged contributions to complement USAID funds, such as cash contributions, allowable in-kind support, or other non-federal resources consistent with the award terms.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and local nongovernmental organizations, private voluntary organizations, and other qualified organizations, with the solicitation explicitly encouraging a wide range of partners, recipients, and subrecipients. USAID highlights an interest in diverse and innovative strategies and approaches, which implies proposals that combine strong technical evidence with practical delivery models, local partnerships, and approaches that can work in varying local government and community settings across the Philippines. The funding is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and categorized under Health, reinforcing that the primary outputs are expected to be improvements in service access and health outcomes in MNCHN and family planning.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number RFA 492 12 000006, posted on August 3, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 18, 2012. The sponsoring agency is USAID Philippines (USAID Manila). For applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Faisal Jawad, Acquisition Specialist, at mnltdy1@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Integrated Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health/Family Planning (MNCHN/FP) Regional Projects in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, a USAID Manila discretionary grant opportunity aimed at improving health outcomes in the Philippines by expanding access to an integrated package of maternal, newborn, and child health services together with family planning.
2) What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to improve health outcomes by expanding access to integrated MNCHN and family planning services, with a strong emphasis on equitable access for poor families and underserved communities.
3) Why is the opportunity organized as regional projects rather than one national project?
The opportunity is structured around the reality that Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao have different health conditions, service gaps, and local constraints. USAID is supporting tailored regional approaches instead of a single one-size-fits-all national model.
4) Which geographic areas does this opportunity cover?
The opportunity covers three cluster island regions in the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
5) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates three awards in total, one award per cluster island region (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao).
6) Can an organization apply for more than one region?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to submit proposals for all three regional cooperative agreements.
7) Will USAID award more than one region to the same organization?
USAID plans to award each region to a different organization to widen participation, encourage innovation, and support highly focused programming. If one organization ranks highest in more than one region, USAID will decide which single regional award that organization will receive based on what best supports the overall results of the solicitation.
8) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
9) What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement means substantial involvement from USAID is expected during implementation, compared with a standard grant.
10) What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding level of USD 69,000,000 across the three regional awards.
11) What is the expected funding range for an individual award?
Individual awards are expected to fall between an award floor of USD 15,000,000 and an award ceiling of USD 27,000,000.
12) Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The solicitation requires cost sharing.
13) What is the minimum cost share required?
Applicants must propose at least a 5% cost share of the total USAID funding.
14) What kinds of contributions can count toward the cost share?
The notice indicates applicants should bring their own resources or leveraged contributions to complement USAID funds, such as cash contributions, allowable in-kind support, or other non-federal resources, consistent with the award terms.
15) Who is the program intended to benefit?
The central emphasis is equitable access, with priority given to poor families and underserved communities.
16) Which population groups are emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity deliberately focuses on men and women of reproductive age, youth (including adolescents), and children under five.
17) What health areas are included in the integrated service package?
The program focuses on an integrated package of maternal, newborn (neonatal), and child health services alongside family planning.
18) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and local nongovernmental organizations, private voluntary organizations, and other qualified organizations.
19) Does USAID encourage partnerships or the use of subrecipients?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly encourages a wide range of partners, recipients, and subrecipients.
20) What kinds of approaches is USAID interested in supporting?
USAID highlights an interest in diverse and innovative strategies and approaches, implying proposals that combine strong technical evidence with practical delivery models, local partnerships, and approaches that can work across varying local government and community settings.
21) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
22) What is the program category?
The opportunity is categorized under Health.
23) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 492 12 000006.
24) When was this opportunity posted?
The notice states it was posted on August 3, 2012.
25) What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is September 18, 2012.
26) Which USAID office is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is USAID Philippines (USAID Manila).
27) Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement can contact Faisal Jawad, Acquisition Specialist, at mnltdy1@usaid.gov.
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