Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 294 12 000006
Apply for RFA 294 12 000006
- 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 "Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development" 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 Mar 2, 2012 and posted on Mar 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The closing date for applications under this RFA will be stated in the full announcement.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development opportunity is a USAID grant competition (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 294 12 000006) that was posted on March 2, 2012 and is expected to be released as a full Request for Applications in late March to early April 2012. USAID plans to make one competitive award in the form of a five-year Cooperative Agreement, meaning the recipient would not only carry out the work but would also coordinate closely with USAID throughout implementation. The program is designed for work in the West Bank and Gaza, with an emphasis on responding quickly to urgent community needs while also strengthening longer-term access to basic infrastructure.
The core objective is to increase Palestinians access to essential community infrastructure and to provide rapid-response support where service gaps are severe. USAID highlights several priority sectors. A major focus is water and sanitation: replacing or upgrading networks to expand access to water resources and reduce water losses. The opportunity also prioritizes improvements to health facilities in order to strengthen the delivery of essential health services, as well as construction or rehabilitation of schools to improve learning environments. Beyond these areas, the program allows for other public infrastructure investments within and between communities when those investments improve basic services and help expand economic opportunity, reflecting a broad infrastructure lens rather than a single-sector project.
Geographically and demographically, the planned effort is intended to concentrate primarily on rural and vulnerable communities that face significant shortages in basic services, assuming funds are available. USAID indicates it will provide applicants with project objectives and desired outcomes, but it places responsibility on applicants to propose the actual methodology and implementation approach. In practical terms, applicants are expected to design a clear, technically sound, and cost-effective strategy for selecting projects, delivering construction or rehabilitation activities, coordinating with relevant stakeholders, and ensuring that infrastructure improvements translate into measurable service gains.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The listing notes that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the terms in the full announcement. The closing date is not specified in the synopsis and will be provided in the complete RFA. The program is categorized under USAID foreign assistance (CFDA 98.001) and falls under an infrastructure-related activity area. For issues accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Claudia Koziol, Agreement Officer, USAID West Bank and Gaza, phone 972 3 519 8507.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development (USAID)
1) What is the Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development opportunity?
It is a USAID grant competition titled "Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development." The synopsis describes a program aimed at improving access to essential community infrastructure and providing rapid-response support in places where service gaps are severe.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 294 12 000006.
3) When was this opportunity posted?
The synopsis indicates it was posted on March 2, 2012.
4) When will the full Request for Applications (RFA) be released?
USAID expects to release the full Request for Applications in late March to early April 2012.
5) What type of award does USAID plan to make?
USAID plans to make one competitive award.
6) What is the anticipated award instrument and what does it mean for implementation?
The award is expected to be a five-year Cooperative Agreement. This means the recipient would carry out the work and also coordinate closely with USAID throughout implementation.
7) What is the main objective of the program?
The core objective is to increase Palestinians' access to essential community infrastructure and provide rapid-response support in areas with severe service gaps.
8) Where will the program be implemented?
The program is designed for work in the West Bank and Gaza.
9) Which communities are expected to be prioritized?
The planned effort is intended to concentrate primarily on rural and vulnerable communities that face significant shortages in basic services, assuming funds are available.
10) Which infrastructure sectors are highlighted as priorities?
USAID highlights several priority sectors, including water and sanitation, health facilities, and schools.
11) What kinds of water and sanitation activities are anticipated?
Water and sanitation is a major focus. The synopsis specifically mentions replacing or upgrading networks to expand access to water resources and reduce water losses.
12) What kinds of health-related infrastructure activities are anticipated?
The opportunity prioritizes improvements to health facilities to strengthen the delivery of essential health services.
13) What kinds of education-related infrastructure activities are anticipated?
The opportunity prioritizes construction or rehabilitation of schools to improve learning environments.
14) Are activities outside water/sanitation, health, and schools allowed?
Yes. The program allows other public infrastructure investments within and between communities when those investments improve basic services and help expand economic opportunity. The synopsis presents the effort as a broad infrastructure program rather than a single-sector project.
15) Will USAID provide a prescribed implementation approach?
USAID indicates it will provide applicants with project objectives and desired outcomes, but it places responsibility on applicants to propose the actual methodology and implementation approach.
16) What is USAID expecting applicants to propose?
Applicants are expected to design a clear, technically sound, and cost-effective strategy for selecting projects, delivering construction or rehabilitation activities, coordinating with relevant stakeholders, and ensuring infrastructure improvements translate into measurable service gains.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
18) Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The listing excludes institutions of higher education.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The synopsis notes that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the terms in the full announcement.
20) What is the closing date to apply?
The closing date is not specified in the synopsis and will be provided in the complete RFA.
21) What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is categorized under USAID foreign assistance with CFDA 98.001.
22) What is the general activity area/category of this opportunity?
The synopsis indicates it falls under an infrastructure-related activity area.
23) Who is the point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Claudia Koziol, Agreement Officer, USAID West Bank and Gaza.
24) What is the contact phone number provided in the synopsis?
The phone number listed is 972 3 519 8507.
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