Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 620 13 000004
Apply for RFA 620 13 000004
- The Nigeria USAID Abuja in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.004 Non Governmental Organization Strengthening (NGO).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2013 and posted on Jun 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Locally registered Nigerian Non governmental organizations (NGOs), community based organizations, foundations, professional associations, non profit organizations and for profit organizations willing to forego profit. Faith based and community organizations that fit the criteria above are also eligible to submit applications. To be eligible to apply, the applicant must meet the following requirements Be registered and incorporated under the Nigerian laws Have its principal place of business in Nigeria Be majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Nigeria or be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents Nigeria and Not be controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project is a USAID/Nigeria funding opportunity designed to strengthen Nigerian-led responses for children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. The central aim is to improve both access to and quality of care, protection, and support services for vulnerable children and their households. Rather than focusing only on direct service delivery, the opportunity emphasizes building and improving the community, local government authority, and state-level systems that determine whether services are coordinated, responsive, and sustainable. In practical terms, the project is meant to help communities and government structures identify vulnerable children, link them to appropriate services, improve case management and referrals, and ensure that support reaches households in ways that measurably improve child welfare outcomes.
A major theme in the opportunity is local capacity development. USAID is seeking to strengthen the organizational and technical ability of local Nigerian civil society partners and other local providers to deliver evidence-based OVC services. That includes improving management systems, program quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, staff skills, and the ability to plan and coordinate across multiple sectors that affect children (health, education, protection, psychosocial support, and household economic strengthening). Another core objective is to enable local partners to engage more effectively with local government and private-sector actors, which signals an expectation that grantees will not operate in isolation but will actively build partnerships, advocate for improved services, and help align resources so that OVC programming can be maintained and expanded beyond donor funding.
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical approaches, performance monitoring, and coordination with other major initiatives. The project is explicitly described as a key component of USAID/Nigeria's broader vulnerable children portfolio and is intended to work closely with existing PEPFAR partners, other HIV programs, and the Government of Nigeria. This reflects the broader strategy of reducing duplication and addressing gaps in OVC programming by using proven approaches and coordinating with ongoing HIV-related service platforms.
Implementation is split into three separate awards, each tied to a defined set of states, and USAID expects three implementing partners total (one per award). Award One covers Oyo, Lagos, Ekiti, and Ondo. Award Two covers Anambra and Imo. Award Three covers Ebonyi and Cross River. Applicants would typically apply with the understanding that their operational footprint, relationships, and experience should match the geography of the award they seek, since each award has distinct state-level ecosystems, government counterparts, and service networks.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of USD 32,500,000 across the solicitation, with an award floor of USD 10,075,000 and an award ceiling of USD 32,500,000. The expected number of awards is three. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier for local organizations that may not be able to contribute significant non-federal resources. The program falls under the Health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 98.004 (Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening), reinforcing that USAID views institutional strengthening of Nigerian organizations as a central deliverable, not an optional add-on.
Eligibility is intentionally limited to locally registered Nigerian entities, reflecting the goal of direct investment in local partners. Eligible applicants include Nigerian NGOs, community-based organizations, foundations, professional associations, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations that are willing to forego profit under the award. Faith-based and community organizations are also eligible if they meet the criteria. To qualify, an applicant must be registered and incorporated under Nigerian law, have its principal place of business in Nigeria, and be majority owned by Nigerian citizens or lawful permanent residents (or governed by a body with a majority of such individuals). The applicant must also not be controlled by a foreign entity or by non-Nigerian citizens or permanent residents. These requirements are meant to ensure the awards go to genuinely Nigerian-led institutions with local governance and decision-making authority.
Key dates in the announcement show it was posted on June 19, 2013, with an original closing date of August 2, 2013, later extended to August 16, 2013, and archived on September 1, 2013. The funding opportunity number is RFA-620-13-000004, issued by USAID/Nigeria in Abuja. For support accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed contact was Samuel Nwanokwu, Senior Acquisition Assistant Specialist (phone: 202-216-6242).
FAQs: USAID/Nigeria Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project
What is the Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project?
It is a USAID/Nigeria funding opportunity designed to strengthen Nigerian-led responses for children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS, with the goal of improving access to and quality of care, protection, and support services for vulnerable children and their households.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The central aim is to improve both access to and quality of services for vulnerable children and their households, while strengthening the community, local government authority, and state-level systems that help ensure services are coordinated, responsive, and sustainable.
Does the opportunity focus only on direct service delivery?
No. While it supports better service delivery outcomes, it emphasizes building and improving the systems that determine whether services are well-coordinated and sustainable, including identification of vulnerable children, linkages to services, case management, referrals, and measurable improvements in child welfare outcomes.
What types of activities does the project expect to support in practice?
Based on the description, activities are expected to help communities and government structures identify vulnerable children, link them to appropriate services, strengthen case management and referral systems, and ensure support reaches households in ways that improve child welfare outcomes.
What is meant by "local capacity development" in this opportunity?
USAID is seeking to strengthen the organizational and technical ability of local Nigerian civil society partners and other local providers to deliver evidence-based OVC services. This includes improvements in management systems, program quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, staff skills, and multi-sector planning and coordination.
Which sectors are expected to be part of OVC programming under this opportunity?
The opportunity explicitly references coordination across multiple sectors affecting children, including health, education, protection, psychosocial support, and household economic strengthening.
Is partnership-building with government and the private sector part of the expectation?
Yes. A core objective is enabling local partners to engage more effectively with local government and private-sector actors, indicating grantees are expected to build partnerships, advocate for improved services, and help align resources so programming can be maintained and expanded beyond donor funding.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply about USAID's role during implementation?
As described, it typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical approaches, performance monitoring, and coordination with other major initiatives.
How does this opportunity relate to PEPFAR and other HIV programs?
The project is described as a key component of USAID/Nigeria's broader vulnerable children portfolio and is intended to work closely with existing PEPFAR partners, other HIV programs, and the Government of Nigeria to reduce duplication and address gaps using proven approaches.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is three, with USAID expecting three implementing partners total (one per award).
How is implementation geographically structured?
Implementation is split into three separate awards, each tied to a defined set of states.
Which states are included under Award One?
Award One covers Oyo, Lagos, Ekiti, and Ondo.
Which states are included under Award Two?
Award Two covers Anambra and Imo.
Which states are included under Award Three?
Award Three covers Ebonyi and Cross River.
Should an applicant's experience and presence match the states for the award they seek?
Yes. The opportunity notes that applicants would typically apply with the understanding that their operational footprint, relationships, and experience should match the geography of the award because each award has distinct state-level ecosystems, government counterparts, and service networks.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this solicitation?
The solicitation lists an estimated total funding amount of USD 32,500,000.
What is the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is USD 10,075,000 and the award ceiling is USD 32,500,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The program falls under the Health funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and what does it signal?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.004 (Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening), reinforcing that institutional strengthening of Nigerian organizations is a central deliverable.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to locally registered Nigerian entities. Eligible applicants include Nigerian NGOs, community-based organizations, foundations, professional associations, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations willing to forego profit under the award. Faith-based and community organizations are also eligible if they meet the criteria.
What registration and incorporation requirements apply to applicants?
An applicant must be registered and incorporated under Nigerian law and have its principal place of business in Nigeria.
What ownership and governance requirements apply to applicants?
The applicant must be majority owned by Nigerian citizens or lawful permanent residents, or governed by a body with a majority of such individuals.
Are organizations controlled by foreign entities eligible?
No. The applicant must not be controlled by a foreign entity or by non-Nigerian citizens or permanent residents.
Why is eligibility limited to Nigerian entities?
The opportunity states the restriction reflects the goal of direct investment in local partners and ensuring awards go to genuinely Nigerian-led institutions with local governance and decision-making authority.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on June 19, 2013. The original closing date was August 2, 2013, and it was later extended to August 16, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The announcement was archived on September 1, 2013.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-620-13-000004.
Which USAID office issued this opportunity?
It was issued by USAID/Nigeria in Abuja.
Who was listed as the contact for support accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Samuel Nwanokwu, Senior Acquisition Assistant Specialist, phone 202-216-6242.
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