Opportunity Information: Apply for 263 10 029 RFA
Apply for 263 10 029 RFA
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Development Research Partnership Program" 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 17, 2010 and posted on Jun 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $8,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Regional Development Research Partnership Program was a USAID Cairo funding opportunity designed to strengthen how development knowledge is produced, shared, and used across the Middle East. The core idea was to create a practical, regionally grounded mechanism that would increase partnerships among organizations and experts working on development initiatives, with a clear emphasis on culturally relevant approaches rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. In practice, the program aimed to serve as a connector: bringing together regional development actors, helping them learn from prior efforts, and making it easier to access credible research and analytical networks within the region.
A central feature of the opportunity was the establishment of a regional hub focused on development expertise. This hub was intended to build on USAID/Washington resources, particularly the Knowledge Services Center and the Development Experience Clearinghouse, along with research assistance capabilities. That means the awardee would not just run stand-alone projects; it would also help organize and circulate lessons learned, documentation, and evidence from development work, while enabling practitioners and decision-makers to find relevant information more efficiently. The goal was to improve coordination and knowledge exchange so that regional development initiatives could be informed by what has already worked (or failed) and by locally and regionally sourced analysis.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 263-10-029-RFA) was issued as a mandatory notice and planned to use a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation, so applicants would be expected to work closely with USAID rather than operating entirely independently. The activity category was listed as Regional Development, and USAID anticipated making one award, signaling that the chosen implementer would likely have broad responsibilities for building and managing the hub and its partnership network.
Financially, USAID estimated a total funding level of $8.5 million for the award, with an award floor of $7.5 million and a ceiling of $8.5 million. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers barriers to participation and can broaden the pool of applicants. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on June 1, 2010, created on June 17, 2010, and had an original and current closing date of July 15, 2010. The CFDA number associated with the program was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the contact listed was Botros Wilson, Senior Acquisition Specialist, at USAID Cairo (phone: 0110225227000).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Regional Development Research Partnership Program?
The Regional Development Research Partnership Program was a USAID Cairo funding opportunity designed to strengthen how development knowledge is produced, shared, and used across the Middle East. It emphasized regionally grounded, culturally relevant approaches and aimed to increase partnerships among organizations and experts working on development initiatives.
What problem was this opportunity trying to address?
The opportunity focused on improving coordination and knowledge exchange across the region so development initiatives could be informed by credible research, prior lessons learned, and locally and regionally sourced analysis. A key theme was avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions by prioritizing approaches that fit cultural and regional realities.
What were the primary goals of the program?
Based on the description provided, the main goals were to:
- Create a practical mechanism to strengthen development knowledge production, sharing, and use across the Middle East.
- Increase partnerships among regional development organizations and experts.
- Serve as a connector between regional development actors and credible research and analytical networks.
- Improve access to documentation, evidence, and lessons learned from development work to inform future initiatives.
What was the expected core activity or deliverable?
A central feature was establishing a regional hub focused on development expertise. The hub would help organize and circulate lessons learned, documentation, and evidence, and make it easier for practitioners and decision-makers to find relevant information efficiently.
What is meant by a "regional hub" in this opportunity?
The regional hub was intended to function as a focal point for development expertise and knowledge exchange. It would connect regional development actors, support learning from prior efforts, and improve access to credible research and analytical networks within the region.
How would the hub relate to existing USAID knowledge resources?
The hub was intended to build on USAID/Washington resources, specifically the Knowledge Services Center and the Development Experience Clearinghouse, along with research assistance capabilities.
Was the awardee expected to run stand-alone projects?
The description indicates the awardee would not only run stand-alone projects. A significant role would be organizing, circulating, and improving access to development knowledge (including lessons learned and evidence) and enabling better information access for practitioners and decision-makers.
Which USAID office issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by USAID Cairo.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed was 263-10-029-RFA.
What type of notice was this opportunity issued as?
It was issued as a mandatory notice.
What funding instrument was planned for this opportunity?
USAID planned to use a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for implementation?
The information provided notes that a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation. Applicants would be expected to work closely with USAID rather than operating entirely independently.
What activity category was associated with this program?
The activity category was listed as Regional Development.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award, suggesting the selected implementer would likely take on broad responsibilities for building and managing the hub and its partnership network.
How much funding was available?
USAID estimated the total funding level at $8.5 million for the award.
What were the award floor and ceiling?
The award floor was $7.5 million and the award ceiling was $8.5 million.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 1, 2010. The original and current closing date was July 15, 2010.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity record was created on June 17, 2010.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What should an applicant do if they had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically were directed to contact Botros Wilson, Senior Acquisition Specialist at USAID Cairo, by phone at 0110225227000.
Who was the listed point of contact?
The listed contact was Botros Wilson, Senior Acquisition Specialist, USAID Cairo (phone: 0110225227000).
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