Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA INDONESIA 497 11 000004
Apply for RFA INDONESIA 497 11 000004
- The Agency for International Development in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Papua Agricultural Development Alliance III (PADA III)" 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 20, 2011 and posted on Apr 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 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. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Universities.
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Opportunity Summary:
Papua Agricultural Development Alliance III (PADA III) is a USAID/Indonesia grant opportunity aimed at reducing food insecurity and poverty in selected, often remote areas of Papua Province, Indonesia. The program is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID expects to remain substantially involved during implementation rather than simply providing a hands-off grant. The solicitation anticipates making a single award, subject to the availability of funds, with an estimated performance period of about five years and total funding capped at $10,000,000 (with the award floor and ceiling both listed at $10,000,000). A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, so applicants must plan to bring some level of non-USAID resources to the table.
The core purpose of PADA III is to improve household-level food security for isolated and vulnerable Papuan communities by increasing both production and income. The program focus is practical and livelihood-oriented: helping households produce more food for consumption while also raising cash income through marketable agricultural and livestock products. Target commodities include staple foods such as rice as well as tubers and root crops, along with higher-value crops that can generate stronger returns like coffee, cocoa, bananas, and vegetables. The scope also extends beyond crops to include protein and income sources from fish and pork, reflecting the program intent to strengthen food availability, diet quality, and resilience through diversified production systems.
Strategically, PADA III supports USAID/Indonesia's broader development objectives by contributing to the Strategic Objective of "Increased Employment," specifically tied to an intermediate result focused on "Increased Production of High Value Crops." In practice, this means the program is not only about boosting yields; it is also about improving rural incomes and employment opportunities through value chains and market connections for selected commodities. While the announcement summary emphasizes production and income, the framing suggests interventions could reasonably include farmer training, improved inputs and cultivation practices, post-harvest handling, market linkages, and other measures that help households move from subsistence toward more reliable, market-supported livelihoods, consistent with USAID's typical agriculture programming approach.
A notable secondary emphasis is improving communication and access to the outside world by coordinating with and leveraging complementary Government of Indonesia (GOI) programs operating in Papua Province. This indicates USAID is looking for an implementer that can work effectively with existing provincial and national initiatives, align activities to avoid duplication, and use government-supported infrastructure or services where possible. In remote contexts like Papua, this kind of coordination can be central to sustainability, logistics, and long-term integration of communities into broader economic systems.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based organizations, specifically U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and U.S. universities, with the formal eligibility guidance referenced in the announcement's additional eligibility information. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA INDONESIA 497 11 000004, originally posted April 20, 2011, with key dates showing an original closing date of May 23, 2011, later extended to June 6, 2011, and an archive date of June 22, 2011.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or clarification, the contact provided is Helen Mintarso, AA Specialist at USAID/Indonesia, reachable by phone at +62 21 34359490 or by email at rfa_497_11_000004@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Papua Agricultural Development Alliance III (PADA III)
1) What is the Papua Agricultural Development Alliance III (PADA III) opportunity?
Papua Agricultural Development Alliance III (PADA III) is a USAID/Indonesia grant opportunity designed to reduce food insecurity and poverty in selected areas of Papua Province, Indonesia, particularly communities that are remote, isolated, and vulnerable.
2) What type of award is PADA III?
PADA III is structured as a Cooperative Agreement. This means USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation, rather than providing a hands-off grant.
3) What is the main purpose of PADA III?
The core purpose is to improve household-level food security for isolated and vulnerable Papuan communities by increasing both agricultural production and household income. The program emphasizes practical, livelihood-oriented outcomes, helping households produce more food for consumption while also generating income through marketable agricultural and livestock products.
4) What kinds of results is USAID trying to achieve through this program?
The program aims to help households increase food availability and improve incomes through diversified production systems. This includes strengthening production of staple foods and higher-value commodities, as well as supporting protein and income sources (such as fish and pork) to improve diet quality and resilience.
5) What commodities or products does PADA III focus on?
Target commodities mentioned include staple foods such as rice, tubers and root crops, and higher-value crops such as coffee, cocoa, bananas, and vegetables. The program also includes fish and pork as important protein and income sources.
6) Is PADA III only about increasing yields and production?
No. While production is a central focus, the framing also ties the program to employment and income growth through stronger value chains and market connections, especially for high value crops.
7) How does PADA III fit into USAID/Indonesia's broader strategy?
PADA III contributes to USAID/Indonesia's Strategic Objective of "Increased Employment," and is specifically tied to an intermediate result focused on "Increased Production of High Value Crops." This positions the program as both a food security and rural income/employment initiative.
8) What types of activities could be relevant under this opportunity?
The summary emphasizes production and income gains, and suggests the intent aligns with typical USAID agriculture programming. Based on that framing, relevant interventions could reasonably include farmer training, improved inputs and cultivation practices, post-harvest handling, market linkages, and other measures that help households move from subsistence production toward more reliable, market-supported livelihoods.
9) What is the geographic focus of the program?
The program is focused on selected areas within Papua Province, Indonesia, with an emphasis on communities that are often remote or isolated.
10) Does the program include coordination with the Government of Indonesia (GOI)?
Yes. A notable emphasis is improving communication and access to the outside world by coordinating with and leveraging complementary Government of Indonesia programs operating in Papua Province. USAID indicates it is looking for an implementer that can work with existing provincial and national initiatives, avoid duplication, and use government-supported infrastructure or services where possible.
11) How many awards does USAID expect to make under this solicitation?
The solicitation anticipates making a single award, subject to the availability of funds.
12) What is the expected period of performance?
The estimated performance period is about five years.
13) How much funding is available under PADA III?
Total funding is capped at $10,000,000. The award floor and ceiling are both listed at $10,000,000 in the summary information provided.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, so applicants must plan to bring some level of non-USAID resources as part of the project.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based organizations, specifically U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and U.S. universities. The announcement references additional eligibility information for the formal guidance.
16) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
17) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA INDONESIA 497 11 000004.
18) When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 20, 2011. The original closing date was May 23, 2011, and it was later extended to June 6, 2011.
19) What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date is June 22, 2011.
20) Who can be contacted for the full announcement or for clarification?
The contact listed is Helen Mintarso, AA Specialist at USAID/Indonesia. She can be reached by phone at +62 21 34359490 or by email at rfa_497_11_000004@usaid.gov.
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