Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 685 12 001
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- The Senegal USAID Dakar in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Modification to Previous Grants Notice" 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 5, 2012 and posted on Dec 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The following list of potential applicants is not inclusive and is provided for illustrative purposes only. USAID welcomes applications from many types of organizations including U.S. and non U.S. private businesses, business and trade associations, foundations, U.S. and non U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), faith based organizations, international organizations, U.S. and non U.S. colleges and universities, civic groups, regional organizations, etc. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, titled "Modification to Previous Grants Notice" (Funding Opportunity Number APS 685 12 001), is an addendum issued by USAID/Senegal under the FY2012 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. APS OAA 12 000003. The addendum functions as a special call for concept papers focused on activities that support USAID/Senegal's Feed the Future (FTF) strategy. The overall purpose is to help sustainably reduce poverty and hunger in Senegal by accelerating equitable, agriculture-led economic growth and improving nutrition outcomes for Senegalese communities. While it introduces Senegal-specific priorities, it also makes clear that the general rules, definitions, and requirements of the original FY12 GDA APS still apply unless the addendum explicitly changes them.
The program emphasis is strongly oriented around agriculture-driven economic growth, particularly productivity gains achieved through a value chain approach. Concept papers are expected to align with USAID/Senegal's Feed the Future priorities, with specific attention to key staple crops and production systems: irrigated rice in the North, rain-fed rice in the South, and maize and/or millet. In practice, this signals an interest in partnerships and interventions that strengthen production, aggregation, processing, distribution, and market linkages for these commodities, rather than isolated farm-level activities. Applicants are pointed to the Senegal Feed the Future implementation plan as the main reference for aligning proposed activities with mission priorities.
The funding instrument anticipated is a cooperative agreement, and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary. A central feature of the GDA model is partnership-based resource leveraging, and that expectation is reinforced here: USAID indicates it seeks alliance proposals that leverage private sector resources at a minimum ratio of 1:1. Proposals that do not bring at least an equal level of private sector resources relative to the amount requested from USAID will not be considered under this announcement. Although the listing notes "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," the addendum and underlying GDA APS language make the private-sector leveraging requirement effectively mandatory for competitiveness and eligibility under this call, so applicants should treat it as a strict threshold condition rather than an optional enhancement.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive. USAID notes it welcomes concept papers from many types of legally recognized organizations, including U.S. and non-U.S. private businesses, trade and business associations, foundations, U.S. and non-U.S. NGOs, faith-based organizations, international organizations, colleges and universities, civic groups, and regional organizations. The key eligibility requirement is that applicants be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law. The eligible applicant field is therefore framed as "Others," with additional eligibility information clarifying that the illustrative list is not exhaustive.
Key dates for this call show it was posted and created on December 5, 2012, with a closing date of January 31, 2013, and an archive date of March 2, 2013. The listing does not specify an award floor or ceiling (both are shown as 0), which typically indicates that funding ranges may be determined during negotiations, depend on the concept proposed, or be addressed in the full APS documentation rather than in this brief notice. The assistance is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and the issuing agency is USAID/Senegal in Dakar.
For applicants who need help accessing the full announcement, the point of contact provided is Emily Rupp, Program Officer at USAID/Senegal, reachable by phone at 221 33 869 6100. The notice also directs interested parties to consult the original GDA APS (APS OAA 12 000003) for full terms and conditions, since this addendum is meant to refine the focus toward Senegal Feed the Future priorities rather than replace the broader APS framework.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The opportunity is titled "Modification to Previous Grants Notice" and the Funding Opportunity Number is APS 685 12 001.
2) Who is issuing this opportunity?
This addendum is issued by USAID/Senegal, based in Dakar.
3) What is this notice in relation to the FY2012 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement?
This notice is an addendum to the FY2012 GDA Annual Program Statement (APS) No. APS OAA 12 000003. It operates as a special call for concept papers that are specifically focused on USAID/Senegal Feed the Future (FTF) activities.
4) Does this addendum replace the original FY12 GDA APS requirements?
No. The addendum introduces Senegal-specific priorities, but it states that the general rules, definitions, and requirements of the original FY12 GDA APS still apply unless the addendum explicitly changes them.
5) What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to help sustainably reduce poverty and hunger in Senegal by accelerating equitable, agriculture-led economic growth and improving nutrition outcomes for Senegalese communities.
6) What type of application is USAID requesting under this notice?
This addendum functions as a special call for concept papers (not full applications, based on the information provided).
7) What is the main program emphasis?
The emphasis is on agriculture-driven economic growth, particularly productivity gains achieved through a value chain approach. This points toward interventions that strengthen production, aggregation, processing, distribution, and market linkages, rather than stand-alone farm-level activities.
8) Which commodities and production systems are prioritized?
The notice highlights key staple crops and systems aligned with Feed the Future priorities in Senegal: irrigated rice in the North, rain-fed rice in the South, and maize and/or millet.
9) What reference should applicants use to align concept papers with mission priorities?
Applicants are directed to use the Senegal Feed the Future implementation plan as the main reference for aligning proposed activities with USAID/Senegal priorities.
10) What funding instrument is anticipated?
The anticipated funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
11) How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
12) Is partnership-based resource leveraging required?
Yes. A central feature of the GDA model is partnership-based resource leveraging, and this call reinforces that expectation.
13) What is the minimum private-sector leveraging ratio expected?
USAID indicates it seeks alliance proposals that leverage private sector resources at a minimum ratio of 1:1 relative to the amount requested from USAID.
14) Will concept papers be considered if they do not meet the 1:1 private-sector leverage threshold?
No. The notice states that proposals that do not bring at least an equal level of private sector resources compared to the USAID funding requested will not be considered under this announcement.
15) The listing says "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No." Does that mean cost share is not required?
Even though the listing shows "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," the addendum and underlying GDA APS language described here make the private-sector leveraging expectation effectively mandatory for eligibility and consideration under this call. Based on the notice, applicants should treat the 1:1 private-sector resource leverage as a strict threshold condition for this specific announcement.
16) Who is eligible to submit a concept paper?
Eligibility is broad. USAID welcomes concept papers from many types of legally recognized organizations, including (but not limited to) U.S. and non-U.S. private businesses, trade and business associations, foundations, U.S. and non-U.S. NGOs, faith-based organizations, international organizations, colleges and universities, civic groups, and regional organizations.
17) Is the list of eligible organization types exhaustive?
No. The notice indicates the list is illustrative and not exhaustive, as long as the applicant is a legally recognized organizational entity under applicable law.
18) What is the key eligibility condition mentioned?
The key condition is that applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this assistance?
The assistance is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
20) When was this opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The notice was posted and created on December 5, 2012. The closing date was January 31, 2013, and the archive date was March 2, 2013.
21) Are award floor and ceiling amounts provided?
No. The listing shows an award floor of 0 and an award ceiling of 0, which typically signals that funding ranges may be set during negotiations, depend on the concept proposed, or be specified in the full APS documentation rather than in this brief notice.
22) Where should applicants look for the full terms and conditions?
Interested parties are directed to consult the original GDA APS (APS OAA 12 000003) for full terms and conditions, since this addendum is intended to refine the focus toward Senegal Feed the Future priorities rather than replace the broader APS framework.
23) Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Emily Rupp, Program Officer at USAID/Senegal.
24) What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number provided is 221 33 869 6100.
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