Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 486 15 000001
Apply for SOL 486 15 000001
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Local Capacity Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 20, 2015 and posted on Feb 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,700,000.00 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).
- local or regionally based organizations in in Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam
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Opportunity Summary:
The Local Capacity Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number SOL 486 15 000001) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically through the Regional Development Mission Asia (RDMA) based in Bangkok, Thailand. The focus of the program sits squarely in the health sector and is aimed at strengthening the role and effectiveness of civil society organizations so they can advocate more successfully for improved HIV and AIDS programming. The intent is not simply to fund service delivery in a narrow sense, but to build durable local and regional capacity that helps shape policies, funding decisions, and program quality for populations most affected by HIV across South and Southeast Asia.
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement and/or grant, which usually means USAID expects a meaningful level of collaboration or engagement during implementation compared with a more hands-off contract. USAID planned to make one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of USD 2,700,000. The ceiling for the award was also USD 2,700,000, and the floor was listed as 1, indicating the award could be made at a much lower level depending on the final proposal and negotiation. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants would be expected to contribute resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the specific terms) as part of the overall project effort.
Eligibility is geared toward local or regionally based organizations, with geographic emphasis across a defined set of countries: Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, East Timor (Timor-Leste), India, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. The announcement notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which typically means there were additional eligibility details in the full notice, but the core message is that USAID intended this to be led by organizations rooted in the region rather than by distant external implementers.
In practical terms, the grant aims to help civil society groups improve their ability to advocate for better HIV and AIDS responses for key affected populations. That usually involves strengthening organizational systems, leadership, coalition-building, evidence-based advocacy, engagement with government and other stakeholders, and the ability to influence program design and implementation so that services are more effective, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of those most impacted. The overarching theme is local capacity: building lasting skills and structures within civil society so improvements in HIV and AIDS programming can be sustained beyond the life of the award.
Key dates for this opportunity were a posted and creation date of February 20, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 20, 2015, and an archive date of May 20, 2015. For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Tricia Siaso, Agreement Specialist (email referenced in the notice).
Local Capacity Initiative (SOL 486 15 000001) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Local Capacity Initiative?
The Local Capacity Initiative is a discretionary funding opportunity from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) intended to strengthen the role and effectiveness of civil society organizations (CSOs) in advocating for improved HIV and AIDS programming across South and Southeast Asia.
2) Which USAID office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by USAID through the Regional Development Mission Asia (RDMA), based in Bangkok, Thailand.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL 486 15 000001.
4) What sector does this program focus on?
The program sits in the health sector, with a specific focus on HIV and AIDS programming.
5) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is to build durable local and regional capacity within civil society so organizations can advocate more successfully and help influence policies, funding decisions, and program quality for populations most affected by HIV.
6) Is this funding intended mainly for direct service delivery?
No. The intent is not simply to fund service delivery in a narrow sense. The emphasis is on strengthening civil society capacity so it can shape and improve HIV and AIDS policies, funding decisions, and program quality in lasting ways.
7) What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement and/or grant.
8) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement and/or grant?
This structure usually indicates USAID expects a meaningful level of collaboration or engagement during implementation compared with a more hands-off contract approach.
9) How many awards did USAID plan to make under this announcement?
USAID planned to make one award under this announcement.
10) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding level was USD 2,700,000.
11) What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The ceiling for the award was USD 2,700,000.
12) What was the minimum (floor) award amount?
The floor was listed as 1, indicating the award could be made at a much lower level depending on the final proposal and negotiation.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants would be expected to contribute resources as part of the overall project effort (cash or in-kind, depending on the specific terms).
14) Who is this opportunity intended for (in general)?
Eligibility is geared toward local or regionally based organizations, with the core intent that the effort is led by organizations rooted in the region rather than distant external implementers.
15) Which countries are included in the geographic emphasis?
The geographic emphasis includes Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, East Timor (Timor-Leste), India, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
16) Does the eligibility description mention any additional conditions?
Yes. The notice includes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," suggesting there were additional eligibility details in the full announcement beyond what is summarized here.
17) What kinds of activities or improvements does the grant aim to support?
The grant aims to strengthen civil society organizations so they can advocate more effectively for improved HIV and AIDS responses. This typically involves capacity building such as strengthening organizational systems and leadership, coalition-building, evidence-based advocacy, engagement with government and other stakeholders, and the ability to influence program design and implementation so services are more effective, inclusive, and responsive to those most impacted.
18) What is the overarching theme of this opportunity?
The overarching theme is local capacity: building lasting skills and structures within civil society so improvements in HIV and AIDS programming can be sustained beyond the life of the award.
19) When was this opportunity posted?
The posted (and creation) date was February 20, 2015.
20) What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was April 20, 2015.
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 20, 2015.
22) Who was the point of contact listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Tricia Siaso, Agreement Specialist (email referenced in the notice), for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
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