Opportunity Information: Apply for FUNDING OPPORTUNITY 674 16 00002
Apply for FUNDING OPPORTUNITY 674 16 00002
- The USAID-SAF in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PROMOTING INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHERN AFRICA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 23, 2015 and posted on Dec 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2016. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Southern Africa issued a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity 674-16-00002) titled "Promoting Inclusive Development in Southern Africa" to support stronger inclusion of people with disabilities across USAID-funded work in the region. The award type is a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID would likely have substantial involvement during implementation rather than simply providing a grant with minimal engagement. The opportunity was posted on December 23, 2015, with an application closing date of February 12, 2016.
The core purpose is twofold: first, to increase the participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs and activities, and second, to strengthen the capacity and service delivery of civil society organizations that are run by and for people with disabilities. In practical terms, this focuses both on improving direct inclusion (so people with disabilities are not left out of planning, implementation, and benefits) and on building up disabled persons organizations and similar groups so they can advocate effectively, deliver services, and operate sustainably.
USAID indicated that proposed projects could be designed in two main ways. Applicants could submit stand-alone, targeted initiatives specifically intended to benefit persons with disabilities, such as programming that removes barriers to participation or expands access to services and opportunities. Alternatively, organizations could propose activities that mainstream disability inclusion within existing USAID/Southern Africa programming, embedding accessibility, participation, and equitable outcomes into ongoing efforts rather than creating separate tracks. This structure leaves room for both specialized disability-focused programming and broader systems-change approaches that make mainstream development work more inclusive.
The scope of allowable programming was limited to specific USAID/Southern Africa program areas: agriculture and food security; environment (including wildlife trafficking and global climate change); gender-based violence; and science, technology, and innovation. Applicants were expected to align their concepts with one or more of these sectors while demonstrating how their approach would measurably expand participation and improve outcomes for people with disabilities, and/or strengthen disability-led civil society capacity within those sector contexts.
Eligibility was aimed at non-governmental organizations located in or working within South Africa, Swaziland (Eswatini), Lesotho, Namibia, or Botswana, with the listing noting "Others" under eligible applicants, implying additional eligibility details would be clarified in the full announcement. USAID anticipated making up to two awards, with an award ceiling of $1,500,000, suggesting competitive selection and an expectation that proposals be focused, well-justified, and capable of delivering meaningful impact within that funding range.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Promoting Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (USAID/Southern Africa)
1) What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Promoting Inclusive Development in Southern Africa" and is identified as Funding Opportunity 674-16-00002.
2) Which U.S. government entity issued this opportunity?
This discretionary funding opportunity was issued by USAID/Southern Africa.
3) What type of award is being offered?
The award type is a cooperative agreement.
4) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for implementation?
A cooperative agreement typically means USAID is expected to have substantial involvement during implementation, rather than providing funds with minimal engagement.
5) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 23, 2015.
6) What is the application closing date?
The application closing date was February 12, 2016.
7) What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is twofold: (1) increase the participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs and activities in the region, and (2) strengthen the capacity and service delivery of civil society organizations that are run by and for people with disabilities.
8) What does "increasing participation of people with disabilities" mean in practical terms?
It focuses on improving direct inclusion so people with disabilities are not left out of planning, implementation, and the benefits of USAID-funded programs and activities.
9) What does "strengthening capacity and service delivery" refer to?
It refers to building up disabled persons organizations and similar disability-led groups so they can advocate effectively, deliver services, and operate sustainably.
10) What kinds of project designs did USAID say applicants could propose?
USAID indicated two main approaches: (1) stand-alone targeted initiatives specifically intended to benefit persons with disabilities, and (2) activities that mainstream disability inclusion within existing USAID/Southern Africa programming.
11) What is meant by a "stand-alone, targeted initiative" in this context?
This refers to programming specifically intended to benefit persons with disabilities, such as activities designed to remove barriers to participation or expand access to services and opportunities.
12) What is meant by "mainstreaming disability inclusion"?
Mainstreaming means embedding accessibility, participation, and equitable outcomes into ongoing USAID/Southern Africa efforts rather than creating separate tracks.
13) Does the opportunity allow both specialized disability-focused projects and broader inclusion approaches?
Yes. The structure leaves room for both specialized disability-focused programming and broader systems-change approaches that make mainstream development work more inclusive.
14) Are there specific sectors or program areas applicants must align with?
Yes. Allowable programming was limited to USAID/Southern Africa program areas in: agriculture and food security; environment (including wildlife trafficking and global climate change); gender-based violence; and science, technology, and innovation.
15) Can an application address more than one sector?
Applicants were expected to align their concepts with one or more of the listed sectors, so multi-sector alignment is possible as long as it fits within those areas.
16) What does the environment sector include under this opportunity?
Environment programming includes wildlife trafficking and global climate change.
17) What is USAID expecting applicants to demonstrate in their concepts?
Applicants were expected to show how their approach would measurably expand participation and improve outcomes for people with disabilities, and/or strengthen disability-led civil society capacity, within the context of one or more of the specified sectors.
18) Who is the opportunity aimed at in terms of eligibility?
Eligibility was aimed at non-governmental organizations located in or working within South Africa, Swaziland (Eswatini), Lesotho, Namibia, or Botswana.
19) Which countries are specifically referenced for location or work focus?
The listing references South Africa, Swaziland (Eswatini), Lesotho, Namibia, and Botswana.
20) Does the eligibility language mention any additional eligible applicants?
Yes. The listing noted "Others" under eligible applicants, implying additional eligibility details would be clarified in the full announcement.
21) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to two awards.
22) What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000.
23) What does an award ceiling of $1,500,000 suggest about proposal scope?
It suggests proposals should be focused, well-justified, and capable of delivering meaningful impact within that funding range.
24) Does this opportunity suggest a competitive selection process?
Yes. Anticipating up to two awards with a defined ceiling indicates competitive selection and a need for strong justification and clear impact.
25) What is the geographic scope implied by the opportunity?
The opportunity is framed around Southern Africa and specifically references organizations located in or working within South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, or Botswana.
26) What is the central inclusion theme across all allowable sectors?
The central theme is ensuring stronger inclusion of people with disabilities across USAID-funded work, either through targeted disability programming or by integrating disability inclusion into existing sector programs.
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