Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID BANGLADESH 388 09 003 RFA
Apply for USAID BANGLADESH 388 09 003 RFA
- The Bangladesh USAID Dhaka in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Organizational Capacity Building to Advocate for the People with Disabilities in Bangladesh" 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 18, 2009 and posted on May 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2009. (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 $300,000.00 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/Bangladesh (Dhaka) issued a request for applications for a Cooperative Agreement to run a two-year pilot project called "Organizational Capacity Building to Advocate for the People with Disabilities in Bangladesh." The core idea is to strengthen the ability of local Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) to advocate effectively for the rights of people with disabilities (PWD) across Bangladesh. Rather than focusing on direct service delivery, the opportunity is centered on organizational development and rights-based advocacy so DPOs can sustain their work, influence policies and practices, and represent disability communities more effectively over time.
The project is designed to provide hands-on organizational and programmatic support to up to 20 DPOs. This support is expected to come in the form of technical assistance that helps these organizations build durable internal systems and stronger outreach, and improve their ability to plan and implement advocacy initiatives. In practical terms, that typically means helping DPOs strengthen governance and management practices, develop clearer advocacy strategies, improve communications and stakeholder engagement, and build the skills needed to participate credibly in policy discussions at local and national levels. The emphasis on "rights-based advocacy" signals an approach grounded in protecting and advancing legal and human rights for PWD, including pushing for inclusion, accessibility, and equal participation in public life.
USAID laid out three specific objectives for the award. First, the implementer is expected to build the organizational and programming capacity of up to 20 DPOs so they can expand local outreach and conduct stronger advocacy in their communities. Second, the project aims to create or strengthen collaboration among DPOs themselves, so they can coordinate around national advocacy issues and present a more unified voice on disability rights. Third, USAID wants improved collaboration between DPOs and other USAID-funded programs in Bangladesh, particularly projects working on local governance, political parties, and media. This is intended to connect disability rights advocacy with broader democratic and civic systems, helping ensure that disability inclusion is reflected in governance processes, political engagement, and public communications.
The award is planned as a single Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID expects a substantial level of involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The total estimated funding for the full two-year period is approximately USD 250,000 to USD 300,000, with an award floor of USD 250,000 and a ceiling of USD 300,000. The project duration is described as two years, with continuation dependent on performance and the availability of funds. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for organizations that may not be able to contribute additional funds.
Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," indicating the competition was broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2009, and the application deadline was June 30, 2009 (with the opportunity archived July 30, 2009). The funding opportunity number is USAID BANGLADESH 388 09 003 RFA, and it falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed contact was M. Sirajam Munir, Acquisition Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 8855500.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this USAID/Bangladesh grant opportunity?
The opportunity is a request for applications for a Cooperative Agreement to run a two-year pilot project called "Organizational Capacity Building to Advocate for the People with Disabilities in Bangladesh."
2) What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to strengthen the ability of local Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) to advocate effectively for the rights of people with disabilities (PWD) across Bangladesh. The emphasis is on organizational development and rights-based advocacy so DPOs can sustain their work and influence policies and practices over time.
3) Is this funding intended for direct service delivery to people with disabilities?
No. The opportunity is described as not focusing on direct service delivery. Instead, it centers on organizational development and rights-based advocacy so DPOs can represent disability communities more effectively and influence systems and decision-making.
4) What does "rights-based advocacy" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, "rights-based advocacy" refers to an approach grounded in protecting and advancing the legal and human rights of people with disabilities, including pushing for inclusion, accessibility, and equal participation in public life.
5) Who will receive capacity-building support under the project?
The project is designed to provide hands-on organizational and programmatic support to up to 20 Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) in Bangladesh.
6) What types of support are expected to be provided to DPOs?
The support is expected to come as technical assistance aimed at helping DPOs build durable internal systems, strengthen outreach, and improve planning and implementation of advocacy initiatives. The announcement also points to areas such as governance and management practices, clearer advocacy strategies, communications and stakeholder engagement, and skills to participate in policy discussions at local and national levels.
7) How many objectives does USAID specify for this award?
USAID outlines three specific objectives for the award.
8) What is Objective 1?
To build the organizational and programming capacity of up to 20 DPOs so they can expand local outreach and conduct stronger advocacy in their communities.
9) What is Objective 2?
To create or strengthen collaboration among DPOs so they can coordinate around national advocacy issues and present a more unified voice on disability rights.
10) What is Objective 3?
To improve collaboration between DPOs and other USAID-funded programs in Bangladesh, particularly projects working on local governance, political parties, and media, so disability inclusion is connected with broader democratic and civic systems.
11) What kind of award mechanism is USAID using for this opportunity?
USAID plans to make a single Cooperative Agreement award.
12) What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement indicates USAID expects a substantial level of involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
13) How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding for the full two-year period is approximately USD 250,000 to USD 300,000.
14) What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
The award floor is USD 250,000 and the award ceiling is USD 300,000.
15) How long is the project period?
The project duration is described as two years.
16) Is continuation of the project guaranteed for the full two years?
Continuation is described as dependent on performance and the availability of funds.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," meaning the competition was broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2009.
20) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 30, 2009.
21) Is this opportunity still active?
The opportunity is described as archived on July 30, 2009.
22) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USAID BANGLADESH 388 09 003 RFA.
23) What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
24) Where is the issuing office located?
The request for applications was issued by USAID/Bangladesh in Dhaka.
25) Who was the listed point of contact for help accessing the announcement?
The listed contact was M. Sirajam Munir, Acquisition Assistance Specialist.
26) What contact phone number was provided?
The phone number provided was 8855500.
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