Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OFDA FY 12 000008
Apply for APS OFDA FY 12 000008
- The Agency for International Development in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nutrition Rapid Response Capacity in Ethiopia" 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 May 10, 2012 and posted on May 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), within the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), released a discretionary grant opportunity called "Nutrition Rapid Response Capacity in Ethiopia" under Annual Program Statement APS OFDA FY 12 000008. The funding is intended to strengthen Ethiopia's ability to detect and respond quickly to spikes in acute malnutrition during emergencies by pairing rapid nutrition assessment capacity with the operational ability to immediately start, scale up, or expand Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) services. In practical terms, the award is meant to support a ready-to-deploy framework that can run nutrition assessments and surveys, interpret the results quickly, and translate findings into fast program adjustments and field action in areas where nutrition conditions worsen.
A central focus of the opportunity is emergency support to vulnerable populations, especially children at risk of acute malnutrition. The APS emphasizes both rapid response and continuity of care: not just identifying needs, but ensuring programs can expand without delay. This includes reinforcing the systems that allow CMAM to function well in real conditions, such as community outreach, screening, referral pathways, and treatment continuity. Alongside CMAM expansion, the opportunity also aims to strengthen supplementary feeding systems so that children with moderate acute malnutrition receive timely support and are less likely to deteriorate into severe acute malnutrition, which is more dangerous and more resource-intensive to treat. The intent is to improve how supplementary feeding complements CMAM programming and to reduce the pipeline of children progressing to severe cases.
Another major objective is capacity building and handover. USAID/OFDA is looking for an approach that increases the ability of local partners and communities to respond effectively and efficiently to emergency nutrition needs, with a clear emphasis on transitioning management of both new and ongoing CMAM programming to Ethiopian government structures and/or local relief organizations over time. The APS makes it clear that the nutrition response capacity supported by this award should reinforce, not replace, national systems. Specifically, it calls for implementation that builds the capacity of local health services and strengthens the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management and Food Security Sector's National Incident Management System, while avoiding any undermining of existing Ministry of Health CMAM activities. In other words, the project should align with and bolster government-led coordination and service delivery rather than creating parallel systems that could weaken long-term sustainability.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant. The activity falls under the Disaster Prevention and Relief category, with CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). USAID anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $4,000,000, which also serves as the award ceiling. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the APS itself.
Key dates included a posting date of May 10, 2012, a question submission deadline of May 17, 2012 (questions directed by email to OFDAAPS@ofda.gov with the subject line "APS OFDA FY 12 000008"), and an application closing date of May 31, 2012. The announcement directs applicants to APS OFDA FY 12 000008 for detailed application instructions and requirements, and notes that those unable to access the announcement electronically could contact the USAID/OFDA Grants Unit for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Nutrition Rapid Response Capacity in Ethiopia (APS OFDA FY 12 000008)
1. What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is called "Nutrition Rapid Response Capacity in Ethiopia" under Annual Program Statement (APS) OFDA FY 12 000008.
2. Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The opportunity was released by USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), within the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA).
3. What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen Ethiopia's ability to detect and respond quickly to spikes in acute malnutrition during emergencies by pairing rapid nutrition assessment capacity with the operational ability to immediately start, scale up, or expand Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) services.
4. What type of funding instrument will USAID use?
USAID planned to use a Cooperative Agreement, which typically involves substantial USAID involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
5. What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity falls under the Disaster Prevention and Relief category.
6. What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
7. How much funding is available?
USAID anticipated a total estimated funding amount of up to $4,000,000, and this amount also serves as the award ceiling.
8. How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award.
9. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the opportunity information provided.
10. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in APS OFDA FY 12 000008.
11. What problem is this award trying to address?
The award targets emergency spikes in acute malnutrition and aims to improve Ethiopia's ability to rapidly identify worsening nutrition conditions and convert assessment findings into immediate field action, including fast program adjustments and CMAM expansion where needed.
12. What does "rapid response capacity" mean in this opportunity?
It refers to a ready-to-deploy framework that can conduct nutrition assessments and surveys, interpret results quickly, and translate findings into fast operational decisions and program changes in areas where nutrition conditions worsen.
13. What population is the opportunity focused on supporting?
The central focus is emergency support to vulnerable populations, especially children at risk of acute malnutrition.
14. What role does CMAM play in the proposed work?
CMAM is a core service area. The opportunity emphasizes the ability to immediately start, scale up, or expand CMAM services during emergencies, and to support continuity of care so programs can expand without delay when needs increase.
15. What specific systems or elements of CMAM are highlighted?
The opportunity highlights reinforcing practical systems that allow CMAM to function effectively in real conditions, including community outreach, screening, referral pathways, and treatment continuity.
16. How does supplementary feeding fit into the award objectives?
Alongside CMAM expansion, the opportunity aims to strengthen supplementary feeding systems so children with moderate acute malnutrition receive timely support and are less likely to deteriorate into severe acute malnutrition. The intent is to improve how supplementary feeding complements CMAM programming and reduce the number of children progressing to severe cases.
17. Does the opportunity emphasize only identifying needs, or also delivering services?
It emphasizes both. The APS stresses rapid assessment and rapid operational response, including the ability to immediately expand services and maintain continuity of care, not just identify nutrition needs.
18. What does USAID/OFDA mean by capacity building and handover in this APS?
USAID/OFDA is looking for an approach that increases the ability of local partners and communities to respond effectively and efficiently to emergency nutrition needs, with an emphasis on transitioning management of both new and ongoing CMAM programming to Ethiopian government structures and/or local relief organizations over time.
19. Should the project replace existing national systems?
No. The APS states that the response capacity supported by this award should reinforce, not replace, national systems.
20. What national structures should the project align with?
Implementation is expected to build the capacity of local health services and strengthen the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management and Food Security Sector's National Incident Management System.
21. Are there any cautions about how applicants should interact with existing Ministry of Health programs?
Yes. The APS calls for avoiding any undermining of existing Ministry of Health CMAM activities and emphasizes strengthening government-led coordination and service delivery rather than creating parallel systems.
22. What is the posting date for the opportunity?
The posting date listed is May 10, 2012.
23. What was the deadline to submit questions?
The question submission deadline was May 17, 2012.
24. Where and how were questions supposed to be submitted?
Questions were to be directed by email to OFDAAPS@ofda.gov with the subject line "APS OFDA FY 12 000008."
25. What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 31, 2012.
26. Where can applicants find detailed application instructions and requirements?
Applicants were directed to APS OFDA FY 12 000008 for detailed application instructions and requirements.
27. What should an applicant do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
The announcement notes that those unable to access it electronically could contact the USAID/OFDA Grants Unit for assistance.
28. What is the practical implementation concept behind this award?
In practical terms, the award is meant to support a ready-to-deploy setup that can run nutrition assessments and surveys, interpret results quickly, and then rapidly convert findings into field action such as starting services, scaling up activities, expanding geographic coverage, and adjusting programs when nutrition conditions deteriorate.
29. Does the opportunity discuss preventing progression from moderate to severe acute malnutrition?
Yes. A stated intent is to strengthen supplementary feeding so children with moderate acute malnutrition receive timely support and are less likely to progress to severe acute malnutrition, which is described as more dangerous and more resource-intensive to treat.
30. What does the opportunity suggest about coordination and sustainability?
It suggests the project should support sustainability by building local capacity and planning for handover to Ethiopian government structures and/or local relief organizations, while aligning with and reinforcing government-led coordination and service delivery systems.
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