Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID NIGERIA 620 09 017 RFA
Apply for USAID NIGERIA 620 09 017 RFA
- The Nigeria USAID Abuja in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Local Governance Civil Society Partnerships to Improve Capacity for 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 Jul 20, 2009 and posted on Jun 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000,000.00 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).
- U.S. and non U.S. Organizations (including Nigerian Local Organizations) are eligible to apply. Applicants may be non profit or for profit Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Local Governance Civil Society Partnerships to Improve Capacity for Service Delivery" (Funding Opportunity Number: USAID NIGERIA 620 09 017 RFA) is a USAID/Nigeria funding announcement focused on strengthening how public services are delivered at the state and local levels in Nigeria. The core idea is to fund program activities that bring civil society organizations, state and local government institutions, and the private sector into practical partnerships that can improve both the quality of service delivery and the underlying capacity of local governance systems. Rather than treating government performance as something government fixes alone, the opportunity is structured around collaboration, accountability, and joint problem-solving among multiple local actors in selected Nigerian states.
USAID planned to make a single award under this opportunity, using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically signals that USAID expects to stay actively engaged during implementation, working alongside the recipient through substantial involvement such as technical collaboration, joint planning, or close monitoring of key deliverables. The opportunity was categorized under discretionary funding and listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), indicating it falls within USAID's overseas assistance portfolio and aligns with broader U.S. foreign assistance objectives.
The total estimated funding level was up to USD 40,000,000, and the award ceiling was also USD 40,000,000, meaning the selected recipient could potentially manage a large-scale, multi-year effort depending on the final award structure and negotiated work plan. The announcement also required cost sharing or matching, so applicants were expected to contribute resources of their own or from other sources, which can include cash and, depending on the terms of the solicitation, certain allowable in-kind contributions. This requirement generally serves two purposes: it demonstrates applicant commitment and helps stretch donor funds further, though it also raises the bar for applicants that do not have access to significant complementary resources.
Eligibility was broad. Both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations could apply, explicitly including Nigerian local organizations, and applicants could be either nonprofit or for-profit entities. This kind of open eligibility suggests USAID was aiming to attract a wide range of implementers, such as international development organizations, Nigerian NGOs, consulting firms, consortiums, and other entities capable of managing complex partnerships across civil society, government, and the private sector. While the detailed eligibility conditions are not provided in the excerpt, opportunities like this commonly allow partnerships or consortia so applicants can combine local presence, technical skills, and implementation capacity.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on June 12, 2009, and closed on July 27, 2009 (original and current closing dates were the same), indicating a relatively short application window. The record shows an archive date of November 30, 2009, meaning the opportunity is no longer open and is kept for reference as a historical funding notice.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed was Kingsley Ebule, Acquisition Specialist at USAID Nigeria (Abuja), with a phone number of 202-216-6242. This contact information suggests that questions were intended to go through the acquisition office responsible for administering the competitive process and handling solicitation logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Local Governance Civil Society Partnerships to Improve Capacity for Service Delivery."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID NIGERIA 620 09 017 RFA.
3) Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This funding announcement is issued by USAID/Nigeria.
4) What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen public service delivery at state and local levels in Nigeria by funding activities that build practical partnerships among civil society organizations, state and local government institutions, and the private sector. The emphasis is on collaboration, accountability, and joint problem-solving to improve service quality and the capacity of local governance systems.
5) What type of partnerships does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes partnerships that bring together civil society organizations, state and local government institutions, and the private sector to work jointly on improving service delivery and governance capacity.
6) Does the opportunity focus on government-only solutions?
No. The structure of the opportunity is built around collaboration among multiple local actors rather than treating government performance as something government fixes alone.
7) What funding instrument will be used?
USAID planned to use a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
8) What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about USAID's role during implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates that USAID expects to be actively engaged during implementation through substantial involvement such as technical collaboration, joint planning, or close monitoring of key deliverables.
9) How many awards did USAID plan to make under this opportunity?
USAID planned to make a single award.
10) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding level was up to USD 40,000,000.
11) What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for the award?
The award ceiling was USD 40,000,000.
12) Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity was categorized under discretionary funding.
13) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
14) What does CFDA 98.001 indicate about the program?
It indicates the opportunity is part of USAID's overseas assistance portfolio and aligns with broader U.S. foreign assistance objectives.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement required cost sharing or matching.
16) What does the cost sharing requirement mean for applicants?
Applicants were expected to contribute resources from their own organization or other sources. The description notes this can include cash and, depending on the terms of the solicitation, certain allowable in-kind contributions.
17) Why does USAID include cost sharing or matching requirements?
Based on the description provided, cost sharing generally serves to demonstrate applicant commitment and help stretch donor funds further.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations could apply, including Nigerian local organizations. Applicants could be nonprofit or for-profit entities.
19) Are Nigerian local organizations explicitly eligible?
Yes. Nigerian local organizations are explicitly included among eligible applicants.
20) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity states that applicants could be nonprofit or for-profit entities.
21) What kinds of organizations might be well positioned to apply?
The description suggests USAID aimed to attract implementers capable of managing complex partnerships across civil society, government, and the private sector. Examples mentioned include international development organizations, Nigerian NGOs, consulting firms, consortiums, and other entities with strong implementation capacity.
22) Does the information provided confirm whether consortia or partnerships of applicants were allowed?
The excerpt does not provide detailed eligibility conditions. It notes that opportunities like this commonly allow partnerships or consortia, but the specific rules are not included in the information provided here.
23) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 12, 2009.
24) What was the application closing date?
The opportunity closed on July 27, 2009. The original and current closing dates were the same.
25) How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 12, 2009) and closing date (July 27, 2009), the application window was relatively short.
26) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The record shows an archive date of November 30, 2009, meaning the opportunity is no longer open and is kept for reference as a historical funding notice.
27) What does the archive date mean in practical terms?
It means the opportunity has been closed for some time and is maintained as a historical record rather than an active solicitation.
28) Who was the point of contact for questions about the full announcement?
The point of contact listed was Kingsley Ebule, Acquisition Specialist at USAID Nigeria (Abuja).
29) What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number listed was 202-216-6242.
30) What types of questions would the point of contact likely handle?
The description indicates questions were intended to go through the acquisition office responsible for administering the competitive process and handling solicitation logistics, including assistance accessing the full announcement.
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