Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RDMA VIETNAM 486 10 007 APS
Apply for USAID RDMA VIETNAM 486 10 007 APS
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Program to increase participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) in USAID activities and strengthen the capacities of disabled people s organizations (DPOs)." 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 Feb 4, 2010 and posted on Jan 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants must be qualified U.S. or non U.S. non governmental organizations, such as private, non profit organizations (or for profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. This APS is issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. Eligible organizations could include, for example, foundations, non governmental organizations, faith based organizations (FBOs), community based organizations (CBOs), host country organizations, private organizations affiliated with public academic institutions and international non governmental organizations, private companies, professional associations and consortiums of the above. FBOs and CBOs, in particular, are strongly encouraged to submit applications. USAID has published in the Federal Register (Vol. 69, No. 202/Wednesday, October 20, 2004/Rules and Regulations) new regulations on participation by FBOs in agency programs. This guidance may be found at http://www.usaid.gov/ourwork/globalpartnerships/fbci/fbocomments101304.doc. Applicants are required to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to apply for a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Federal government. The DUNS number is a nine digit identification number, which uniquely identifies business entities. If a non U.S. organization does not hold a DUNS registration number at the time of application, a partner with a DUNS number can be the primary recipient. A non U.S. organization that does not have a DUNS number can request for DUNS number at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. Then, please register it in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx. IMPORTANT Please limit VENDOR NAME AND VENDOR DOING BUSINESS AS FIELDS to ONLY 60 CHARACTERS (including space). If a consortium is proposed, at least one partner must meet the above eligibility requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) focused on Vietnam that seeks short, practical, and innovative projects designed to expand the socioeconomic participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) and to strengthen disabled people s organizations (DPOs). The amendment mentioned in the notice mainly serves to answer questions that were submitted about the APS; it does not change the original terms and conditions from the January 22, 2010 posting. Funding is tied to USAID s Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), specifically the Office of Democracy and Governance (DG), and any awards made under this solicitation would be administered through USAID/Vietnam.
At its core, the APS is looking for concept papers from qualified non governmental organizations that can propose model approaches with clear, real world impact. The projects should help ensure that people with disabilities are not just beneficiaries of development programs but are able to participate directly in USAID supported activities, have a stronger voice in the decisions that affect their lives, and are supported by capable, sustainable DPOs. The APS is intentionally broad about the technical focus areas, signaling that disability inclusion should cut across multiple sectors rather than being treated as a standalone issue.
The eligible program areas are wide ranging and include education, health, governance (including policy and administrative reforms), civil society strengthening, rule of law, HIV/AIDS programming, and employment generation. Within those sectors, applicants are encouraged to think about barriers that keep PWDs from full participation such as access to services, inclusive policies and procedures, discrimination, lack of accessible information or facilities, weak referral networks, and limited opportunities for skills development and jobs. Proposals may also include direct DPO capacity building, which the APS describes as strengthening organizational capacity, improving advocacy, supporting coordination among actors working on disability issues, and developing leadership within the disability community.
The award structure is designed for relatively small to mid sized initiatives that can be implemented quickly. Concept papers should propose an implementation period of no more than 24 months, with budgets ranging from USD 20,000 to USD 300,000 per award for the full life of the project. Proposals requesting more than USD 300,000 total will not be reviewed. USAID describes these as one time awards, meaning applicants should not plan on follow on funding as an expectation or build proposals that rely on additional future USAID funding to be viable. USAID anticipates making one or more awards and also explicitly reserves the right to make no awards at all, depending on its discretion and funding availability. While the notice includes a larger figure of approximately USD 2,000,000 being available worldwide under the program subject to availability, the individual award ceiling remains USD 300,000.
Both cooperative agreements and grants are contemplated under this APS. The listing indicates an expectation of around three awards. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and lists the CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have significant unrestricted funds to contribute.
Eligibility is broad and includes qualified U.S. and non U.S. non governmental organizations. This can include private non profit organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and other relevant special interest associations. For profit entities may be eligible if they are willing to forego profits. The notice emphasizes that the APS is a public notice meant to provide a fair chance for all qualified applicants, and it explicitly encourages faith based organizations (FBOs) and community based organizations (CBOs) to apply. Partnerships and consortiums are encouraged where practical, but the application must clearly designate one lead organization responsible for the overall effort and compliance. If a consortium applies, at least one partner must meet the stated eligibility requirements.
On the administrative side, applicants need a Dun and Bradstreet DUNS number to apply for a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Federal government. If a non U.S. organization does not have a DUNS number at the time of application, it can still participate if a partner with a DUNS number serves as the primary recipient. The notice also points applicants to U.S. government registration steps, including obtaining a DUNS number and registering in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), reflecting the standard compliance steps for federal assistance mechanisms at the time.
Key dates in the source data show that the opportunity was posted January 22, 2010, with a closing date of February 11, 2010, and an archive date of March 13, 2010. The funding opportunity number is USAID RDMA VIETNAM 486 10 007 APS, and the title is Program to increase participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) in USAID activities and strengthen the capacities of disabled people s organizations (DPOs). A point of contact is provided for access issues and procurement related questions: Karittha Jenchiewchan, Procurement Specialist, reachable by phone at 6622573025 or by email at kjenchiewchan@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) focused on Vietnam. It seeks short, practical, and innovative projects that expand the socioeconomic participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) and strengthen disabled people's organizations (DPOs).
2) What is the official title and funding opportunity number?
Title: Program to increase participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) in USAID activities and strengthen the capacities of disabled people's organizations (DPOs).
Funding Opportunity Number: USAID RDMA VIETNAM 486 10 007 APS.
3) Who is funding and administering the awards?
Funding is tied to USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), specifically the Office of Democracy and Governance (DG). Any awards made under this solicitation would be administered through USAID/Vietnam.
4) What does the amendment mentioned in the notice change?
Based on the notice description, the amendment primarily answers questions submitted about the APS and does not change the original terms and conditions from the January 22, 2010 posting.
5) What type of submission is USAID requesting?
USAID is requesting concept papers from qualified non-governmental organizations proposing model approaches with clear, real-world impact.
6) What is the main purpose of the projects USAID wants to support?
The APS is aimed at helping ensure that people with disabilities are able to participate directly in USAID-supported activities, have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their lives, and are supported by capable, sustainable DPOs.
7) Does the APS limit proposals to one technical sector?
No. The APS is intentionally broad about technical focus areas and indicates that disability inclusion should cut across multiple sectors rather than being treated as a standalone issue.
8) What program areas are eligible?
The APS lists a wide range of eligible program areas, including education, health, governance (including policy and administrative reforms), civil society strengthening, rule of law, HIV/AIDS programming, and employment generation.
9) What kinds of barriers or issues can proposals address?
Applicants are encouraged to consider barriers that keep PWDs from full participation, such as access to services, inclusive policies and procedures, discrimination, lack of accessible information or facilities, weak referral networks, and limited opportunities for skills development and jobs.
10) Are projects allowed to include direct capacity building for DPOs?
Yes. Proposals may include direct DPO capacity building. The APS describes this as strengthening organizational capacity, improving advocacy, supporting coordination among actors working on disability issues, and developing leadership within the disability community.
11) What is the maximum project duration?
Concept papers should propose an implementation period of no more than 24 months.
12) What is the allowable award size (budget range)?
Budgets should range from USD 20,000 to USD 300,000 per award for the full life of the project.
13) What happens if a proposal requests more than USD 300,000?
Proposals requesting more than USD 300,000 total will not be reviewed.
14) Are these intended to be one-time awards or renewable awards?
USAID describes these as one-time awards. Applicants should not plan on follow-on funding as an expectation or build proposals that rely on additional future USAID funding to be viable.
15) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The listing indicates an expectation of around three awards. USAID also notes it anticipates making one or more awards.
16) Can USAID decide not to make any awards?
Yes. USAID explicitly reserves the right to make no awards at all, depending on its discretion and funding availability.
17) What is the total funding amount mentioned and how does it relate to the per-award cap?
The notice references approximately USD 2,000,000 being available worldwide under the program (subject to availability). Regardless of that larger figure, the ceiling for an individual award under this APS remains USD 300,000.
18) What award instruments are contemplated under this APS?
Both cooperative agreements and grants are contemplated.
19) What is the CFDA number and opportunity category?
The opportunity lists CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and is categorized as discretionary.
20) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes qualified U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, including private non-profit organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and other relevant special interest associations.
22) Are for-profit entities eligible?
For-profit entities may be eligible if they are willing to forego profits.
23) Are faith-based organizations (FBOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) encouraged to apply?
Yes. The notice explicitly encourages faith-based organizations and community-based organizations to apply.
24) Are partnerships or consortium applications allowed?
Yes. Partnerships and consortiums are encouraged where practical. The application must clearly designate one lead organization responsible for the overall effort and compliance.
25) If applying as a consortium, does every partner need to meet eligibility requirements?
No. If a consortium applies, at least one partner must meet the stated eligibility requirements.
26) Is a DUNS number required?
Applicants need a Dun and Bradstreet DUNS number to apply for a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Federal government.
27) Can a non-U.S. organization apply if it does not have a DUNS number?
Yes. If a non-U.S. organization does not have a DUNS number at the time of application, it can still participate if a partner with a DUNS number serves as the primary recipient.
28) What U.S. government registration steps are referenced?
The notice points applicants to steps such as obtaining a DUNS number and registering in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), reflecting standard compliance steps for federal assistance mechanisms at the time.
29) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Posted: January 22, 2010
Closing date: February 11, 2010
Archive date: March 13, 2010
30) Who is the point of contact for access issues and procurement-related questions?
Karittha Jenchiewchan, Procurement Specialist.
Phone: 6622573025
Email: kjenchiewchan@usaid.gov
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