Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA294 2010 117
Apply for RFA294 2010 117
- The West Bank, Gaza USAID West Bank in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Palestinian Community Assistance Program" 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 11, 2010 and posted on Jun 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The closing date of the solicitation will be stated in the full announcement of the RFA once posted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000,000.00 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).
- U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (U.S. NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organization (PVO), Public International Organizations (PIO), or a U.S. for profit firm (provided they forgo profit).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Palestinian Community Assistance Program is a USAID/West Bank and Gaza funding opportunity intended to support humanitarian relief and longer-term recovery efforts in Gaza in the years following the December 2008 conflict. The program builds on USAID's earlier emergency response work that delivered food and non-food items such as clothing, household goods, hygiene kits, school supplies, and essential emergency materials like blankets, plastic sheeting, and medical supplies. While immediate humanitarian assistance remains a central goal, the opportunity signals a shift toward recovery programming that not only meets basic needs but also helps families restore livelihoods and strengthen community resilience.
USAID planned to issue a Request for Applications (RFA) to make a single Cooperative Agreement award to one lead organization that would manage and oversee a portfolio of humanitarian and recovery subgrants over a multi-year period. In practice, this means the selected recipient would function as a central grant manager and implementer, responsible for designing and running complex, multi-sector programming and then issuing and supervising subawards that deliver services and projects on the ground. The overall emphasis is on tangible, visible improvements that contribute to long-term food security, safer and more secure housing options, improved infrastructure, household-level economic recovery, and additional livelihood and economic opportunities. The stated priorities align with the Palestinian Authority's Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza, indicating that proposed activities were expected to complement established recovery and reconstruction goals.
The scope of activities described is broad and multi-sector. USAID indicated that projects could fall within health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and economic development, among other areas connected to community assistance. Examples provided include constructing agriculture-related infrastructure, rehabilitating irrigation systems, delivering emergency food and non-food commodities, constructing or rehabilitating private schools and health clinics, building women's centers, weatherizing private homes, and providing educational programming for school-age children. The program description emphasizes that these activities should provide real, practical benefits to Gazan communities in 2010 and beyond, reflecting both near-term recovery needs and longer-term stabilization objectives.
From a funding and eligibility standpoint, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA294-2010-117) was categorized as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement instrument under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). USAID anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount up to $100,000,000. The award ceiling was listed as $100,000,000 and the award floor as $30,800,000, suggesting USAID expected a large, centrally managed program. Cost sharing or matching was not required. Eligibility was limited to U.S. entities, specifically U.S. non-governmental organizations, U.S. private voluntary organizations, public international organizations, or U.S. for-profit firms willing to forgo profit. The notice was posted in June 2010, and the solicitation closing date was to be provided later in the full RFA announcement. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Sandy Sakran, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at USAID/West Bank and Gaza.
FAQs: Palestinian Community Assistance Program (USAID/West Bank and Gaza)
What is the Palestinian Community Assistance Program?
It is a USAID/West Bank and Gaza funding opportunity designed to support humanitarian relief and longer-term recovery efforts in Gaza in the years following the December 2008 conflict.
What problem or context is this program responding to?
The program is framed around needs in Gaza after the December 2008 conflict, building on USAID's earlier emergency response that delivered food and non-food items and other essential emergency materials.
Is this opportunity focused only on emergency aid, or also on recovery?
Both. Immediate humanitarian assistance remains a central goal, but the opportunity signals a shift toward recovery programming that meets basic needs while also helping families restore livelihoods and strengthen community resilience.
What kinds of results is USAID emphasizing?
The emphasis is on tangible, visible improvements that contribute to long-term food security, safer and more secure housing options, improved infrastructure, household-level economic recovery, and additional livelihood and economic opportunities.
How does the program align with local recovery plans?
USAID stated that priorities align with the Palestinian Authority's Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza, and proposed activities were expected to complement established recovery and reconstruction goals.
What funding instrument will be used?
USAID planned to issue a Request for Applications (RFA) and make an award using a Cooperative Agreement instrument.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making a single award to one lead organization.
What is the role of the lead organization under this opportunity?
The selected recipient would function as a central grant manager and implementer. It would be responsible for designing and running complex, multi-sector programming and issuing and supervising subawards (subgrants) that deliver services and projects on the ground.
Does this opportunity include subgrants/subawards?
Yes. The awardee would manage and oversee a portfolio of humanitarian and recovery subgrants over a multi-year period.
What sectors or types of activities are included in the scope?
The scope is broad and multi-sector. USAID indicated projects could fall within health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and economic development, among other areas connected to community assistance.
What are examples of activities mentioned in the opportunity?
Examples include constructing agriculture-related infrastructure; rehabilitating irrigation systems; delivering emergency food and non-food commodities; constructing or rehabilitating private schools and health clinics; building women's centers; weatherizing private homes; and providing educational programming for school-age children.
What time horizon is referenced for program benefits?
The description emphasizes practical benefits to Gazan communities in 2010 and beyond, reflecting near-term recovery needs and longer-term stabilization objectives.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA294-2010-117.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How is the award categorized?
It was categorized as a discretionary award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
USAID estimated total funding up to $100,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was listed as $100,000,000 and the award floor as $30,800,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. entities, specifically U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs), U.S. private voluntary organizations (PVOs), public international organizations, or U.S. for-profit firms willing to forgo profit.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply directly?
Based on the eligibility description provided, eligibility was limited to U.S. entities.
What is the geographic focus of the program?
The opportunity is associated with USAID/West Bank and Gaza and is intended to support relief and recovery efforts in Gaza.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted in June 2010.
When is the application/solicitation closing date?
The solicitation closing date was to be provided later in the full RFA announcement.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed for access issues was Sandy Sakran, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, USAID/West Bank and Gaza.
What kind of earlier assistance does this program build on?
It builds on earlier emergency response work that delivered food and non-food items such as clothing, household goods, hygiene kits, school supplies, and emergency materials like blankets, plastic sheeting, and medical supplies.
What is the basic structure of the planned program?
USAID planned a multi-year, centrally managed program where one prime recipient would implement key components and also make and oversee subawards across multiple sectors to deliver services and projects on the ground.
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