Opportunity Information: Apply for MCC 11 0058 RFA 15
Apply for MCC 11 0058 RFA 15
- The Millennium Challenge Corporation in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invitation to Innovate Annual Partnership Solicitation (APS) Partnerships in MCA Countries" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 1, 2012 and posted on Feb 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2012 The Annual Partnership Solicitation has been cancelled due to a limitation on funds. MCC may reissue the Annual Parternship Solicitation at a future date as funds become available. For questions regarding this announcement, please contact Jennifer Crouse, Contract Specialist at (202) 521 3593.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 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 Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) issued a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Invitation to Innovate - Annual Partnership Solicitation (APS): Partnerships in MCA Countries" under Funding Opportunity Number MCC 11 0058 RFA 15. The solicitation was designed to support partnerships that would advance development outcomes in countries where MCC operates compacts or related programs (often referred to as MCA countries). The geographic focus listed for this APS included the Republic of Zambia, Cape Verde, the United Republic of Tanzania, Benin, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Burkina Faso, and Senegal (Zambia appears twice in the source list, which likely reflects a clerical duplication rather than an additional eligibility rule). The overall intent was to invite innovative, partner-driven projects aligned with MCC priorities in these countries.
The program anticipated making up to 12 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000. Individual awards could be as large as $2,000,000 (the award ceiling), and the minimum award amount was listed as $0, which typically indicates flexibility in award sizing rather than an expectation of zero-dollar awards. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources toward the project (for example, cash, in-kind support, or other forms of partner investment), though the specific matching structure would normally be defined in the full solicitation guidance. Eligibility was described as "unrestricted," indicating that the opportunity was open to a wide range of applicant types (such as nonprofits, for-profits, academic institutions, and other entities), subject to any additional eligibility details that would have been provided in the complete announcement.
The funding activity category was listed as "Other," with a detailed explanation that clarifies the thematic areas MCC was seeking to support through partnerships. These focus areas included income security and social services, tourism, water and sanitation (including water, sanitation, and hygiene), land and property rights (including land tenure and property administration), waste-to-energy and renewable energy, green prosperity initiatives, low-carbon and environmentally sustainable community-oriented development, e-procurement, rural electrification, road safety and road maintenance, and agricultural productivity. Taken together, these categories suggest MCC was looking for practical, scalable partnership projects that could improve infrastructure, governance systems, service delivery, and economic opportunity, while also encouraging sustainability and low-carbon approaches where relevant.
Key administrative dates in the record show a posted date of February 18, 2011, and the opportunity later reflected a creation date of February 1, 2012. The original closing date was February 17, 2012, with a current closing date listed as January 31, 2012, indicating the deadline may have been moved earlier at some point. Importantly, the record states that the Annual Partnership Solicitation was cancelled due to a limitation on funds, with MCC noting it may reissue the APS in the future as funds become available. The archive date was March 1, 2012, which aligns with the cancellation and closeout of the posting.
For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Jennifer Crouse, Contract Specialist at MCC, reachable by phone at (202) 521-3593 or by email at crousejm@mcc.gov.
FAQs: Invitation to Innovate - Annual Partnership Solicitation (APS): Partnerships in MCA Countries (MCC)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Invitation to Innovate - Annual Partnership Solicitation (APS): Partnerships in MCA Countries."
2) Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was issued by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is MCC 11 0058 RFA 15.
4) What is the purpose of this solicitation?
The solicitation was designed to support innovative, partner-driven projects that advance development outcomes in countries where MCC operates compacts or related programs (often referred to as MCA countries). Projects were expected to align with MCC priorities in the listed countries.
5) Which countries were included in the geographic focus for this APS?
The geographic focus listed for this APS included the Republic of Zambia, Cape Verde, the United Republic of Tanzania, Benin, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Burkina Faso, and Senegal.
6) Zambia is listed twice in the source list. Does that change eligibility?
Based on the information provided, Zambia appearing twice looks like a clerical duplication rather than an additional eligibility rule or special eligibility category.
7) How many awards were anticipated?
MCC anticipated making up to 12 awards under this solicitation.
8) What was the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The estimated total funding amount was $10,000,000.
9) What was the maximum award size?
The award ceiling was listed as $2,000,000 per award.
10) What was the minimum award amount?
The minimum award amount was listed as $0. This typically indicates flexibility in award sizing rather than an expectation that awards would be made for zero dollars.
11) Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources toward the project (such as cash, in-kind support, or other forms of partner investment).
12) Do we know the exact match percentage or structure?
No. The information provided indicates that matching was required, but it also notes that the specific matching structure would normally be defined in the full solicitation guidance.
13) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as "unrestricted," meaning the opportunity was open to a wide range of applicant types (for example, nonprofits, for-profits, academic institutions, and other entities), subject to any additional eligibility details that would have been provided in the full announcement.
14) What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed as "Other."
15) What kinds of project topics or focus areas did MCC highlight?
The solicitation description referenced multiple thematic areas MCC was seeking to support through partnerships, including:
- Income security and social services
- Tourism
- Water and sanitation, including water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
- Land and property rights, including land tenure and property administration
- Waste-to-energy and renewable energy
- Green prosperity initiatives
- Low-carbon and environmentally sustainable community-oriented development
- E-procurement
- Rural electrification
- Road safety and road maintenance
- Agricultural productivity
16) What kind of projects does this list suggest MCC was looking for?
Taken together, the listed areas suggest MCC was looking for practical, scalable partnership projects that could improve infrastructure, governance systems, service delivery, and economic opportunity, while encouraging sustainability and low-carbon approaches where relevant.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date in the record is February 18, 2011.
18) Why does the record also show a creation date in 2012?
The record reflects a creation date of February 1, 2012, in addition to the 2011 posted date. The information provided does not explain the reason for both dates, only that both appear in the record.
19) What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was February 17, 2012. A current closing date was listed as January 31, 2012, which indicates the deadline may have been moved earlier at some point.
20) Is this solicitation still open?
No. The record states that the Annual Partnership Solicitation was cancelled due to a limitation on funds.
21) Why was the APS cancelled?
It was cancelled due to a limitation on funds, according to MCC.
22) Could MCC reissue this opportunity in the future?
Yes. MCC noted it may reissue the APS in the future as funds become available.
23) When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 1, 2012, which aligns with the cancellation and closeout of the posting.
24) Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact was Jennifer Crouse, Contract Specialist at MCC.
25) How can I contact the point of contact?
You can reach Jennifer Crouse by phone at (202) 521-3593 or by email at crousejm@mcc.gov.
26) What if I need help accessing the full announcement?
The record indicates that questions or assistance accessing the full announcement could be directed to the listed point of contact, Jennifer Crouse at MCC.
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