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- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Alliance ICT Extension Challenge Fund Country Award in Mozambique" 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 Jun 18, 2015 and posted on Jun 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2015 Competition under this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) has two phases. Phase I Questions are due on June 29, 2015 at 500PM EDT (Washington, DC local time) Concept Papers are due on July 17, 2015 at 500PM EDT (Washington, DC local time). Upon our review of the Concept Papers, please note that only the most highly technically qualified applicants will be invited to submit a Phase II Full Application under this NFO.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,700,000.00 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).
- Eligible applicants must be an NGO (not for profit organization) a private business, services or consulting firm or a college, university or foundation. For profit businesses must waive profits and/or fees to be eligible to submit a Concept Paper or Application. US and Non US Organizations may participate under this NFO. USAID strongly encourages applications from applicants that lead a group of organizations, to the extent a group is needed, that combines experience across types of ICT modes, such as mobile phone based services, Internet based information portals, television, content delivery services, video, radio and GPS as well as those that have experience in ICT enabled agriculture extension services as well as marketing (i.e., using mass and other marketing techniques to convince target users to change behavior similar to what has been used in the health sector to convince targeted audiences to change their health related habits). Sub grantees have the same eligibility requirements as an Applicant but they can also be government entities such as public agriculture extension or advisory service units or entities owned by a government (at least 50 of ownership is held by government). USAID encourages local organizations as grant applicants or proposed sub grantees). Additionally, pursuant to 2 CFR 200.400(g) and 2 CFR 700.13, it is USAID policy not to award profit under assistance instruments. However, all reasonable, allowable and allocable expenses, both direct and indirect, which are related to the Agreement program and are in accordance with applicable cost standards (2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 700, Relevant OMB Circulars, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 for for profit organizations), may be paid under the agreement. USAID strongly encourages applications from new partners.
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Opportunity Summary:
The New Alliance ICT Extension Challenge Fund Country Award in Mozambique is a USAID-led cooperative agreement opportunity designed to expand the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to help smallholder farmers adopt improved agricultural technologies under the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition in Mozambique. The award is supported by New Alliance partners, notably USAID and the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID), which participate through a Fund Coordination Committee. This Mozambique award follows similar Challenge Fund cooperative agreements previously made in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, and Senegal, and it is meant to build on what has been learned in those countries while tailoring services to Mozambique's context.
The central idea is to fund approaches that are ready to operate at scale, not small pilots or proof-of-concept projects. USAID is looking for an organization that can deploy integrated, ICT-enabled extension and information services that reach large numbers of farmers and can be adjusted over time based on performance data and changing conditions on the ground. The intent is practical and results-driven: increase adoption rates of targeted new technologies by smallholder farmers by improving how information is delivered, how farmers and other actors communicate, and how behavior change is encouraged. A major emphasis is on using social marketing methods similar to those used in public health campaigns, meaning the program should not only inform farmers but actively persuade and support them to change practices by demonstrating clear value and addressing barriers to adoption.
The ICT services envisioned are broad and can combine multiple channels so the overall system is accessible and resilient. USAID highlights capabilities that span mobile phone-based services, internet portals, television, radio, video and content delivery, and GPS-enabled tools, along with experience in agriculture extension and marketing. The funded work is also expected to complement non-ICT efforts already underway through the New Alliance, such as traditional extension, advisory services, and agricultural marketing initiatives. In other words, the ICT component is not meant to replace face-to-face extension or market development work, but to strengthen it by widening reach, improving feedback loops, and making information more timely and actionable.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, with USAID anticipating a single award. The ceiling amount is USD 1,700,000 and there is no stated minimum award amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The assistance listing referenced is CFDA 98.001, which covers USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
Eligibility is relatively broad across the development and technology ecosystem. Eligible lead applicants may be non-governmental organizations (nonprofits), private businesses (including services or consulting firms), or colleges, universities, and foundations. Both US and non-US organizations may apply. For-profit entities can participate, but only if they waive profits and fees, reflecting USAID policy not to pay profit under assistance instruments, while still allowing reimbursement of reasonable, allowable, and allocable direct and indirect costs in line with applicable federal cost principles and regulations. USAID also signals strong interest in applications led by consortia when needed, especially teams that combine multiple ICT modalities with agriculture extension and marketing expertise. Subgrantees generally must meet the same eligibility standards as applicants, but USAID allows subgrantees to include government entities such as public extension or advisory service units, or government-owned entities (where at least 50 percent ownership is held by a government). Local Mozambican organizations are encouraged both as prime applicants and as proposed subgrantees, and USAID explicitly welcomes proposals from new partners.
The application process is structured as a two-phase competition. In Phase I, applicants could submit questions by June 29, 2015 (5:00 PM EDT, Washington, DC time) and submit concept papers by July 17, 2015 (5:00 PM EDT). Only the most technically qualified concept paper applicants would be invited to Phase II to submit full applications. The opportunity was posted June 18, 2015, had an original and current Phase I closing date of July 17, 2015, and was archived on November 30, 2015. The funding opportunity number is RFA-OAA-15-000026, titled "New Alliance ICT Extension Challenge Fund Country Award in Mozambique," and the activity category is described as Food Security/Information Technology.
Overall, USAID is essentially searching for one strong implementer (potentially leading a consortium) that can deliver scalable ICT-enabled agricultural extension and communication services, use behavior-change marketing to drive adoption of improved technologies, and continually refine the service model based on measured results, farmer feedback, and shifting conditions in Mozambique's agricultural sector.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the New Alliance ICT Extension Challenge Fund Country Award in Mozambique?
It is a USAID-led cooperative agreement opportunity intended to expand the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to help smallholder farmers in Mozambique adopt improved agricultural technologies under the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition.
2) Who is supporting this award?
The award is supported by New Alliance partners, notably USAID and the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID). These partners participate through a Fund Coordination Committee.
3) What is the main goal of the funded work?
The core goal is to increase adoption rates of targeted new agricultural technologies by smallholder farmers by improving how information is delivered, how farmers and other actors communicate, and how behavior change is encouraged through ICT-enabled extension and information services.
4) Is USAID looking for pilots or proof-of-concept projects?
No. The opportunity emphasizes approaches that are ready to operate at scale. It is not intended for small pilots or proof-of-concept efforts.
5) What kind of program approach does USAID want?
USAID is looking for an implementer that can deploy integrated ICT-enabled extension and information services at large scale, and that can be adjusted over time based on performance data and changing conditions in Mozambique.
6) What does "social marketing" mean in this opportunity?
The opportunity highlights social marketing methods similar to public health campaigns. The intent is not only to inform farmers, but to actively persuade and support them to change practices by demonstrating clear value and addressing barriers to adoption.
7) What ICT channels and tools are envisioned?
The opportunity describes a broad set of potential capabilities, including mobile phone-based services, internet portals, television, radio, video and content delivery, and GPS-enabled tools. Applicants can combine multiple channels to improve access and resilience.
8) Are applicants expected to have agriculture extension experience as well as ICT capabilities?
Yes. USAID highlights the importance of experience that spans ICT modalities alongside agriculture extension and marketing, with an emphasis on integrated service delivery.
9) Is the ICT component intended to replace traditional extension services?
No. The ICT component is intended to complement non-ICT efforts already underway through the New Alliance, such as traditional extension, advisory services, and agricultural marketing initiatives. The goal is to strengthen these efforts by widening reach, improving feedback loops, and making information more timely and actionable.
10) What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
11) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates making a single award.
12) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The ceiling amount is USD 1,700,000.
13) Is there a minimum award size?
No minimum award amount is stated.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
15) What is the assistance listing (CFDA) reference for this opportunity?
The assistance listing referenced is CFDA 98.001, which covers USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
16) Who is eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
Eligible lead applicants may be non-governmental organizations (nonprofits), private businesses (including services or consulting firms), or colleges, universities, and foundations.
17) Can non-US organizations apply?
Yes. Both US and non-US organizations may apply.
18) Can for-profit entities apply?
Yes, for-profit entities can participate, but only if they waive profits and fees. USAID policy under assistance instruments does not pay profit, while still allowing reimbursement of reasonable, allowable, and allocable direct and indirect costs consistent with applicable federal cost principles and regulations.
19) Does USAID encourage consortium applications?
Yes. USAID signals strong interest in applications led by consortia when needed, especially teams that combine multiple ICT modalities with agriculture extension and marketing expertise.
20) Do subgrantees have to meet the same eligibility standards as applicants?
In general, yes. Subgrantees generally must meet the same eligibility standards as applicants, with an important allowance described for certain government-related entities.
21) Can government entities participate as subgrantees?
Yes. USAID allows subgrantees to include government entities such as public extension or advisory service units, or government-owned entities (where at least 50 percent ownership is held by a government).
22) Are local Mozambican organizations encouraged to apply?
Yes. Local Mozambican organizations are encouraged both as prime applicants and as proposed subgrantees.
23) Does USAID welcome proposals from new partners?
Yes. USAID explicitly welcomes proposals from new partners.
24) How is the competition structured?
The application process is a two-phase competition. Phase I involves submitting questions (by the stated deadline) and submitting concept papers. Only the most technically qualified concept paper applicants are invited to Phase II to submit full applications.
25) What were the Phase I deadlines provided in the opportunity description?
Applicants could submit questions by June 29, 2015 (5:00 PM EDT, Washington, DC time) and submit concept papers by July 17, 2015 (5:00 PM EDT).
26) When was the opportunity posted, and what is the Phase I closing date listed?
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2015. The original and current Phase I closing date listed is July 17, 2015.
27) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on November 30, 2015.
28) What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-OAA-15-000026, titled "New Alliance ICT Extension Challenge Fund Country Award in Mozambique."
29) What activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The activity category is described as Food Security/Information Technology.
30) What kind of implementer is USAID ultimately looking for?
USAID is seeking one strong implementer (potentially leading a consortium) that can deliver scalable ICT-enabled agricultural extension and communication services, apply behavior-change marketing to drive adoption of improved technologies, and continually refine the service model based on measured results, farmer feedback, and shifting conditions in Mozambique's agricultural sector.
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