Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID LEBANON 268 08 06 RFA
Apply for USAID LEBANON 268 08 06 RFA
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lebanon Municipal Capacity Building and Service Delivery" 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 21, 2007 and posted on Dec 21, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants must be non governmental entities of U.S. nationality, otherwise there is no restriction. U.S. entities such as non profit organizations, profit making concerns, faith based and community organizations, educational institutions, etc. are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lebanon Municipal Capacity Building and Service Delivery opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USAID LEBANON 268 08 06 RFA) was a USAID discretionary funding solicitation issued as a cooperative agreement to support municipal-level improvements in Lebanon. The program was framed around U.S. strategic priorities in the country, with an emphasis on helping Lebanon move toward more effective, democratic local governance while also contributing to conditions for a more vibrant local economy. In practical terms, the opportunity focused on strengthening municipal capacity and improving how local services are planned, managed, and delivered, using a partnership-oriented award mechanism (a cooperative agreement) that typically involves substantial USAID involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
USAID anticipated making two awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding level of $14,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall within a defined range: a floor of $3,000,000 and a ceiling of $7,000,000. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute a portion of project resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) alongside USAID funds, consistent with the specific terms laid out in the full Request for Applications (RFA).
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). While the funding activity category is labeled as "Other," the category explanation clarifies the intent: USAID/Lebanon sought applications that align with U.S. strategic priorities and that measurably support democratic local governance and economic vitality at the municipal level. The full technical scope, expected results, and application requirements were contained in the referenced RFA announcement.
Eligibility was limited primarily by nationality: applicants had to be non-governmental entities of U.S. nationality, and beyond that there were no additional restrictions noted in the summary. Eligible applicant types included U.S. nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, faith-based and community organizations, and educational institutions, among others, as long as they met the U.S. nationality requirement and the broader RFA criteria.
The solicitation timeline indicates it was posted and created on December 21, 2007, with an original and final closing date of January 28, 2008, and it was archived on February 27, 2008. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Catherine Moore, Contracting/Agreement Officer, reachable by phone at 20.2.2522.6901. The listing associates the agency with USAID Cairo (Egypt USAID Cairo) as the administrative point shown in the summary, while the program focus and referenced RFA title are specific to Lebanon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Lebanon Municipal Capacity Building and Service Delivery."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID LEBANON 268 08 06 RFA.
Which U.S. government agency issued this solicitation?
The solicitation was issued by USAID as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of award instrument is being used?
This solicitation was issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (instead of a standard grant)?
A cooperative agreement is a partnership-oriented mechanism that typically involves substantial USAID involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is intended to support municipal-level improvements in Lebanon by strengthening municipal capacity and improving how local services are planned, managed, and delivered.
What strategic priorities does the program align with?
Applications were expected to align with U.S. strategic priorities in Lebanon and to measurably support more effective, democratic local governance while contributing to conditions for a more vibrant local economy.
What kinds of activities or outcomes were emphasized in the summary?
The summary emphasizes (1) strengthening municipal capacity, (2) improving planning, management, and delivery of local services, (3) supporting democratic local governance, and (4) contributing to local economic vitality.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making two awards under this solicitation.
What was the estimated total funding level for this solicitation?
The estimated total funding level was $14,000,000.
What was the expected funding range for an individual award?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $3,000,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $7,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute a portion of project resources alongside USAID funds.
What forms of cost share were indicated?
The summary indicates cost share could include cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with the terms in the full Request for Applications (RFA).
Where are the detailed technical requirements and expected results described?
The full technical scope, expected results, and application requirements were contained in the referenced RFA announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is labeled as "Other."
How is the "Other" category explained in the opportunity summary?
The category explanation states that USAID/Lebanon sought applications aligning with U.S. strategic priorities and that measurably support democratic local governance and economic vitality at the municipal level.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited primarily by nationality. Applicants had to be non-governmental entities of U.S. nationality, subject to meeting the broader RFA criteria.
Were there additional eligibility restrictions noted in the summary?
No additional restrictions were noted in the summary beyond the U.S. nationality requirement for non-governmental entities.
What types of organizations were listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicant types included U.S. nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, faith-based and community organizations, and educational institutions, among others, provided they met the U.S. nationality requirement and the RFA criteria.
When was the solicitation posted and created?
The solicitation was posted and created on December 21, 2007.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and final closing date listed was January 28, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 27, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the listed final closing date (January 28, 2008) and the archive date (February 27, 2008), the solicitation is closed.
Who was the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Catherine Moore, Contracting/Agreement Officer.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 20.2.2522.6901.
Which USAID office is shown in the listing as the associated agency?
The listing associates the agency with USAID Cairo (Egypt USAID Cairo) as the administrative point shown in the summary.
Why does the listing mention USAID Cairo if the program focus is Lebanon?
The summary indicates that USAID Cairo is shown as the administrative point in the listing, while the program focus and referenced RFA title are specific to Lebanon.
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