Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 521 15 000002
Apply for RFA 521 15 000002
- The Haiti USAID Port Au Prince in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "KONBIT" 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 31, 2014 and posted on Nov 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2015. (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 $4,650,000.00 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 RFA entitled KOMBIT is designed for Haitian Organizations, Businesses, and/or Civil Society Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
KONBIT (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 521 15 000002) is a USAID/Haiti grant opportunity built around one central goal: strengthening the ability of Haitian local development partners to deliver meaningful, lasting results and to operate as credible, accountable organizations in their own communities and across Haiti. The opportunity focuses on addressing capacity development gaps that can prevent local actors from being as effective as they could be, including the kinds of organizational, managerial, and operational weaknesses that make it harder to plan and implement programs, demonstrate results, maintain accountability to constituents, and successfully compete for and manage donor funding. In practical terms, KONBIT is meant to help Haitian organizations become stronger institutions, not just carry out short-term activities.
USAID planned to make one award under this solicitation, and it was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to be more actively involved during implementation than it would be under a standard grant. The award ceiling was set at USD 4,650,000, and the program did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The funding activity category is listed as Business and Commerce, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), reflecting its overseas development assistance nature.
Eligibility was specifically oriented toward Haitian entities. The solicitation states it was designed for Haitian organizations, businesses, and/or civil society organizations, indicating an emphasis on local ownership and building up Haitian institutional capacity rather than relying on external implementers. The opportunity was issued by USAID in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It was posted on November 26, 2014, with an original closing date of January 14, 2015, later extended to January 30, 2015, and archived on June 30, 2015.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Yena Bernard, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 509 229 8316 or by email at ybernard@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): KONBIT (RFA 521 15 000002)
What is the KONBIT funding opportunity?
KONBIT (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 521 15 000002) is a USAID/Haiti grant opportunity focused on strengthening Haitian local development partners so they can deliver meaningful, lasting results and operate as credible, accountable organizations in their communities and across Haiti.
What is the central goal of KONBIT?
The central goal is to strengthen the ability of Haitian local development partners to achieve lasting development results while functioning as credible, accountable institutions. The emphasis is on long-term institutional strengthening, not just short-term project delivery.
What kinds of challenges or gaps is this opportunity meant to address?
KONBIT targets capacity development gaps that can limit how effective local actors can be, including organizational, managerial, and operational weaknesses that make it harder to plan and implement programs, demonstrate results, maintain accountability to constituents, and compete for and manage donor funding.
Is KONBIT mainly about delivering activities, or building institutions?
Based on the opportunity description, KONBIT is intended to help Haitian organizations become stronger institutions. While activities may be part of implementation, the stated purpose is broader institutional capacity strengthening rather than only executing short-term activities.
How many awards did USAID plan to make under this solicitation?
USAID planned to make one award under this solicitation.
What type of award is KONBIT?
The solicitation was structured as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates USAID expects to be more actively involved during implementation than it would be under a standard grant.
What was the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling was USD 4,650,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Business and Commerce.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Who was the opportunity designed for (who is eligible)?
Eligibility was specifically oriented toward Haitian entities. The solicitation states it was designed for Haitian organizations, businesses, and/or civil society organizations, reflecting a focus on local ownership and Haitian institutional capacity.
Which USAID office issued the solicitation?
The opportunity was issued by USAID in Port-au-Prince, Haiti (USAID/Haiti).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 26, 2014.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was January 14, 2015.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to January 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 30, 2015.
Who can be contacted for questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Yena Bernard, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
How can I reach the point of contact?
You can contact Yena Bernard by phone at 509 229 8316 or by email at ybernard@usaid.gov.
What is the main emphasis of KONBIT in terms of local engagement?
The opportunity emphasizes strengthening Haitian local development partners and prioritizes Haitian organizational credibility, accountability, and capacity to manage programs and donor funding, rather than relying on external implementers.
What does it mean that USAID expected to be "more actively involved"?
The announcement notes the award was a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID would have a more active role during implementation compared to a standard grant. The specific form that involvement would take is not described in the summary provided.
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