Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 12 000003 USAID AFR ADDENDUM
Apply for APS OAA 12 000003 USAID AFR ADDENDUM
- The Agency for International Development in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Private Alliances in Sub Saharan Africa Addendum to 2012 GDA APS" 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 12, 2012 and posted on Jun 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2012. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see section II.A of the full FY 2012 GDA APS for a complete list that can be viewed and downloaded at the following website http://idea.usaid.gov/gp/aps
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Public Private Alliances in Sub Saharan Africa - Addendum to 2012 GDA APS" is a USAID funding call focused on building public-private partnerships that strengthen youth leadership development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Issued as an addendum to USAID's FY2012 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS), it signals a targeted request for concept papers rather than full applications upfront. The core purpose is to support the President's Young African Leaders Initiative (PYALI), which is designed to develop young people in Sub-Saharan Africa into capable leaders and long-term partners in development. A central theme of the addendum is forming strategic alliances with non-traditional private sector partners, meaning USAID is explicitly looking for collaborations that bring in private companies, foundations, investors, or other market-oriented actors that do not typically participate in standard development grants, and that can contribute expertise, networks, technology, or financing alongside USAID resources.
This opportunity falls under the "Discretionary" category and is expected to be funded through a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means USAID anticipates being substantially involved in the design and implementation of the supported activities rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity area is classified as Education, consistent with the involvement of USAID's Education Division within the Africa Bureau's Sustainable Development Office (AFR/SD/ED). While PYALI is leadership-oriented, USAID is positioning leadership development as closely connected to education and skills building, and it is seeking partnership-driven approaches that can deliver measurable development benefits for youth and the communities they influence.
Financially, the award size is substantial. The stated award floor is $500,000 and the ceiling is $5,000,000, indicating USAID is open to both mid-sized and large concepts, potentially supporting pilots that can scale or multi-country initiatives that leverage strong partnerships. Cost sharing or matching is required, which is typical for GDA mechanisms and reinforces the emphasis on genuine alliances. In practice, this means applicants should expect to bring committed resources to the table, often from private sector partners, such as cash contributions, in-kind support, staff time, equipment, training services, technology platforms, or other verifiable contributions that help share the overall cost and risk of the activity.
The funding opportunity number is listed as APS OAA 12 000003 (USAID AFR addendum), and it references the broader FY2012 GDA APS No. OAA 2012 000004 as the governing framework. Eligibility is not limited to a single applicant type in the summary data and is broadly indicated as "Others," with the specific eligibility requirements deferred to Section II.A of the full FY2012 GDA APS. That structure is common for addenda: the addendum provides the targeted program focus (here, PYALI and Sub-Saharan Africa public-private alliances), while standard rules on who may apply, what qualifies as an alliance, and how cost share is evaluated are set in the main APS document. Anyone considering applying would need to consult that APS section to confirm eligibility and partnership requirements, including whether applicants must be U.S.-based, international, local entities, nonprofit or for-profit, and what conditions apply to different organizational types.
The timeline for the opportunity was relatively short. It was posted and created on June 12, 2012, with a closing date of July 11, 2012, and it was archived on August 10, 2012. That window suggests USAID was looking for timely concept paper submissions, likely intending to move quickly to partnership development and award discussions for the most competitive ideas. Because it is a concept paper stage call, the initial submission would typically be a concise description of the partnership, the problem being addressed, the youth leadership development approach, the roles and contributions of each partner (including cost share), expected results, and how the activity aligns with PYALI and USAID priorities in the region.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Jimmie Curtis II, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-567-5019, with an email field indicated in the notice (though not fully provided in the text excerpt). Overall, the opportunity can be understood as USAID's attempt to use the GDA model to mobilize private sector participation in youth leadership development across Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting PYALI through co-funded, collaborative initiatives large enough to have regional impact and structured in a way that blends development objectives with private sector capabilities and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Public Private Alliances in Sub Saharan Africa - Addendum to 2012 GDA APS."
Who is issuing this grant opportunity?
This is a USAID funding call, issued as an addendum under USAID's FY2012 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS).
What is the main goal of this addendum?
The core purpose is to support the President's Young African Leaders Initiative (PYALI) by building public-private partnerships that strengthen youth leadership development across Sub-Saharan Africa.
What region does the opportunity focus on?
The geographic focus is Sub-Saharan Africa.
What sector or activity area is this opportunity under?
The activity area is classified as Education, aligned with USAID's Education Division within the Africa Bureau's Sustainable Development Office (AFR/SD/ED).
How does youth leadership development fit under "Education" for this opportunity?
USAID is positioning leadership development as closely connected to education and skills building, and is seeking partnership-driven approaches that can produce measurable development benefits for youth and their communities.
Is USAID asking for full proposals or concept papers?
This addendum signals a targeted request for concept papers rather than full applications upfront.
What is PYALI in the context of this opportunity?
PYALI (the President's Young African Leaders Initiative) is described here as an initiative designed to develop young people in Sub-Saharan Africa into capable leaders and long-term partners in development.
What is the central theme of the addendum?
A central theme is forming strategic alliances with non-traditional private sector partners to support youth leadership development through PYALI.
What does USAID mean by "non-traditional private sector partners" in this addendum?
USAID is explicitly looking for collaborations that bring in private companies, foundations, investors, or other market-oriented actors that do not typically participate in standard development grants, and that can contribute expertise, networks, technology, or financing alongside USAID resources.
What type of funding instrument is expected?
The opportunity is expected to be funded through a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about USAID's involvement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally means USAID anticipates being substantially involved in the design and implementation of supported activities rather than simply providing funds and stepping back.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the "Discretionary" category.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
The stated award floor is $500,000 and the ceiling is $5,000,000.
What does the award range suggest about the size of projects USAID will consider?
The range indicates USAID is open to both mid-sized and large concepts, including pilots that can scale or multi-country initiatives that leverage strong partnerships.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, which is typical for GDA mechanisms and reinforces the emphasis on genuine alliances.
What kinds of contributions can count toward cost share or matching (based on the notice description)?
The notice indicates applicants should expect to bring committed resources to the table, often from private sector partners, such as cash contributions, in-kind support, staff time, equipment, training services, technology platforms, or other verifiable contributions that help share the overall cost and risk of the activity.
What is the funding opportunity number for this addendum?
The funding opportunity number is APS OAA 12 000003 (USAID AFR addendum).
What broader APS governs this addendum?
This addendum references the FY2012 GDA APS No. OAA 2012 000004 as the governing framework.
Where are the detailed eligibility rules located?
The summary indicates eligibility as "Others," with specific eligibility requirements deferred to Section II.A of the full FY2012 GDA APS.
Is eligibility restricted to a single type of organization in the summary?
No. The summary data does not limit eligibility to a single applicant type and instead broadly indicates "Others," with details deferred to the main APS (Section II.A).
Why does the addendum point applicants back to the main FY2012 GDA APS for eligibility and other rules?
This is described as a common structure for addenda: the addendum provides the targeted program focus (PYALI and Sub-Saharan Africa public-private alliances), while standard rules (who may apply, what qualifies as an alliance, how cost share is evaluated) are set in the main APS document.
What are applicants expected to describe in a concept paper (based on the notice)?
Because this is a concept paper stage call, the initial submission would typically be a concise description of the partnership, the problem being addressed, the youth leadership development approach, the roles and contributions of each partner (including cost share), expected results, and how the activity aligns with PYALI and USAID priorities in the region.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on June 12, 2012, and the closing date was July 11, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice states it was archived on August 10, 2012.
What does the short timeline suggest about USAID's intent?
The timing suggests USAID was seeking timely concept paper submissions and likely intended to move quickly to partnership development and award discussions for the most competitive ideas.
Who is the listed point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Jimmie Curtis II, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
The phone number provided is 202-567-5019.
Is an email address provided in the excerpt?
An email field is indicated in the notice, but the email address is not fully provided in the text excerpt.
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