Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OFDA 13 000007
Apply for APS OFDA 13 000007
- The Agency for International Development in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rapid Response for Sudan" 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 8, 2013 and posted on Mar 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2013 This APS is open for six months from the date of issuance, although OFDA plans to review applications in batches. Applications received no later than 400 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 19, 2013, will be included in the first batch of applications for review. Questions concerning the first batch of applications under this APS must be received no later than 400 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on March 15, 2013. Following this date, the questions received by that date, if any, (without attribution to the organization), and answers will be posted as an amendment to this APS if necessary in submitting applications or if the lack of such information would be prejudicial to any other prospective applicant. Questions must be in writing and should be e mailed to OFDAAPSFY13007@ofda.gov. Oral explanations or instructions given before award(s) is/are made will not be binding. This APS may be amended either to establish subsequent deadlines or to indicate that an award(s) has/have been made and that no further funding is available. If an award(s) results from the first batch of reviewed applications, the award date is anticipated to be July 1, 2013. Late or incomplete applications will only be considered at the discretion of the Agreement Officer in accordance with ADS 303.3.6.7 under subsequent batches of applications, if any.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Please see APS for applicant eligibility details.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), within the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), issued an Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "Rapid Response for Sudan" to set up a fast, flexible funding mechanism that can be activated quickly when disasters or localized emergencies hit. The core purpose is consistent with OFDA's broader humanitarian mandate under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended: saving lives, reducing human suffering, and limiting the wider social and economic damage caused by disasters. The program is designed around standby capacity, meaning USAID/OFDA wants partners who are prepared to move quickly and deliver short-term, quick-impact assistance as needs arise during the award period, rather than proposing a single fixed activity plan tied to one pre-defined event.
The opportunity focuses on acute humanitarian needs that emerge from sudden shocks and localized crises in Sudan. It is explicitly not intended to address chronic poverty, long-term development goals, or ongoing structural needs. In practice, that distinction signals that proposals should emphasize rapid mobilization, emergency operations readiness, and interventions that produce immediate protective or life-saving outcomes, rather than multi-year service delivery models, livelihood transformation, or broader development programming. The solicitation anticipates supporting both international and local organizations as implementing partners, with the intent of enabling timely and effective responses as emergencies occur.
This APS was posted on March 8, 2013 (Funding Opportunity Number APS-OFDA-13-000007) and remained open for six months, with USAID/OFDA planning to review submissions in batches rather than waiting until the final closing date. For the first review batch, applications had to be submitted by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 19, 2013. Questions related to that first batch were due by 4:00 p.m. EDT on March 15, 2013, and had to be submitted in writing via email to OFDAAPSFY13007@ofda.gov. Any Q-and-A responses were to be shared without attributing them to a specific organization, and only written guidance would be considered binding, which is standard language meant to prevent reliance on informal conversations.
Funding was offered under a discretionary program using either a cooperative agreement or a grant (the listing includes both, with cooperative agreement identified as the instrument type). The total estimated funding for the opportunity was up to $2,000,000, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000 and an award floor of $0, meaning USAID could fund up to that maximum amount and was not committing to a minimum award size. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated. The activity category is disaster prevention and relief, under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Eligibility was described as unrestricted in the summary data, meaning the opportunity was generally open to a broad range of entity types, although applicants were directed to the full APS for any specific eligibility conditions or clarifications.
USAID/OFDA noted that the APS could be amended to set additional deadlines for later batches or to announce that awards had been made and that no further funding remained available. An award resulting from the first batch review was anticipated around July 1, 2013, and late or incomplete applications could be considered only at the Agreement Officer's discretion under USAID policy (ADS 303.3.6.7). The APS ultimately archived on October 9, 2013. For those unable to access the full announcement electronically, the notice directs applicants to contact the OFDA APS email address for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID/OFDA APS "Rapid Response for Sudan" (APS-OFDA-13-000007)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an Annual Program Statement (APS) issued by USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), within the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), titled "Rapid Response for Sudan." The APS is intended to establish a fast, flexible funding mechanism that can be activated quickly when disasters or localized emergencies occur in Sudan.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose aligns with OFDA's humanitarian mandate under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended): saving lives, reducing human suffering, and limiting the broader social and economic damage caused by disasters.
What types of needs does the APS focus on?
The APS focuses on acute humanitarian needs arising from sudden shocks and localized crises in Sudan. The emphasis is on rapid mobilization and short-term, quick-impact assistance that addresses immediate protective or life-saving outcomes.
What is explicitly not intended to be funded under this APS?
The APS is explicitly not intended to address chronic poverty, long-term development objectives, or ongoing structural needs. Proposals centered on multi-year service delivery models, livelihood transformation, or broader development programming would not align with the stated intent of this rapid response mechanism.
What does "standby capacity" mean in this APS?
"Standby capacity" means USAID/OFDA is seeking partners that are prepared to move quickly during the award period as emergencies arise, rather than proposing a single fixed activity plan tied to one pre-defined disaster or event.
Who is the targeted geographic focus?
The APS is focused on Sudan, specifically to respond to disasters and localized emergencies within Sudan.
Who can apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the summary data, meaning it is generally open to a broad range of entity types. The notice indicates that applicants should refer to the full APS for any specific eligibility conditions or clarifications.
Are both international and local organizations expected to be considered?
Yes. The solicitation anticipates supporting both international and local organizations as implementing partners, with the goal of enabling timely and effective emergency responses as needs occur.
What funding instrument will be used?
Funding is offered under a discretionary program using either a cooperative agreement or a grant. The listing identifies cooperative agreement as the instrument type while also noting grant as an option.
How much total funding is available?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity is up to $2,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000 and the award floor is $0. This indicates USAID could fund up to the maximum amount and is not committing to a minimum award size.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
What is the program area/category for this opportunity?
The activity category is disaster prevention and relief.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS-OFDA-13-000007.
When was the APS posted, and how long was it open?
The APS was posted on March 8, 2013 and remained open for six months. It was ultimately archived on October 9, 2013.
How were applications reviewed (rolling or single deadline)?
USAID/OFDA planned to review submissions in batches rather than waiting until the final closing date.
What was the deadline for the first review batch?
For the first review batch, applications had to be submitted by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 19, 2013.
When were questions due for the first review batch, and how could they be submitted?
Questions related to the first batch were due by 4:00 p.m. EDT on March 15, 2013. Questions had to be submitted in writing via email to OFDAAPSFY13007@ofda.gov.
How would USAID/OFDA share responses to applicant questions?
Any Q-and-A responses were to be shared without attributing them to a specific organization.
Is verbal guidance from USAID/OFDA considered binding?
No. Only written guidance would be considered binding, which is standard language intended to prevent reliance on informal conversations.
Could the APS be amended after posting?
Yes. USAID/OFDA noted the APS could be amended to set additional deadlines for later batches or to announce that awards had been made and that no further funding remained available.
When was an award anticipated for the first batch?
An award resulting from the first batch review was anticipated around July 1, 2013.
What happens if an application is late or incomplete?
Late or incomplete applications could be considered only at the Agreement Officer's discretion under USAID policy (ADS 303.3.6.7).
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directs applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically to contact the OFDA APS email address (OFDAAPSFY13007@ofda.gov) for assistance.
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