Opportunity Information: Apply for FFP FY 12 0001
Apply for FFP FY 12 0001
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Applications for Title II Development Food Aid Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.007 Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (DAP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 21, 2011 and posted on Nov 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 3, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be considered for an award, the applicant must be private voluntary organization or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or an intergovernmental organization, such as the World Food Program. This includes U.S. and non U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and as described in the Private Voluntary Organization Conditions of Registration on the USAID website http://www.usaid.gov/ourwork/cross cuttingprograms/privatevoluntarycooperation/conditions.html
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a USAID Food for Peace (FFP) Request for Applications for Title II Development Food Aid Programs, focused on multi-year development programming that uses U.S. agricultural commodities to improve food security in developing countries. It is grounded in the Food for Peace Act, which establishes enhancing food security through agricultural commodities as a U.S. policy objective. The core purpose is not simply food distribution, but reducing the underlying risks and vulnerabilities that cause chronic food insecurity, while increasing food availability, access, and proper utilization/consumption at the individual, household, and community levels. Programs funded under this RFA are expected to directly target food-insecure populations and address the specific drivers of vulnerability in the proposed areas.
Awards under the solicitation are planned for three countries, subject to the availability of funding and commodities. In Guatemala, FFP anticipates making up to two awards totaling roughly $15 million in the first year. In Niger, FFP similarly anticipates up to two awards totaling about $15 million in the first year. In Uganda, FFP anticipates up to two awards totaling approximately $15 to $20 million in the first year. Overall, the opportunity forecasts up to six awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $50 million. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $2 million to a ceiling of $15 million.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means USAID expects substantial involvement in the program during implementation, compared with a more hands-off grant. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. While the main emphasis is development food aid, the RFA also notes that assistance may be used to meet emergency or exceptional circumstances when consistent with award terms and the applicable regulation (22 C.F.R. 211.5(o)), signaling some flexibility to respond to shocks or crises within the bounds of the program.
FFP describes a broad range of allowable activities, reflecting the multi-sector nature of food security work. Examples include sustainable agricultural production and marketing, natural resource management, and non-agricultural income generation, alongside health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, gender equity, emergency preparedness and mitigation, vulnerable group feeding, and social safety nets. This activity range suggests applicants are expected to design integrated interventions that connect food availability with livelihoods, resilience, and nutrition outcomes, rather than relying on a single-sector approach.
Eligibility is limited to certain types of organizations. Applicants must be a private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative, registered with the USAID Administrator to the extent practicable, or an intergovernmental organization such as the World Food Program. Both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations can be eligible if they meet the definitions and requirements in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and the USAID PVO registration conditions referenced in the announcement.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FFP FY 12 0001 under CFDA 98.007 (Food for Peace Development Assistance Program). It was posted November 3, 2011, with an application closing date of February 3, 2012 (the archive date is March 4, 2012). The announcement also highlights that FFP provided updated application templates, including an Executive Summary Table, Comprehensive and Detailed Budget, and Monetization Table templates, with a specific note for applicants designing six-year programs in Guatemala, indicating the agency was trying to standardize submissions and budgeting for longer-term designs.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Katie McKenna, PTD Analyst, by phone at 202-962-0048 (email was referenced but not fully shown in the provided text).
FAQs: USAID Food for Peace (FFP) Title II Development Food Aid Programs (RFA)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID Food for Peace (FFP) Request for Applications (RFA) for Title II Development Food Aid Programs. It supports multi-year development programming that uses U.S. agricultural commodities to improve food security in developing countries.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to improve food security by reducing the underlying risks and vulnerabilities that drive chronic food insecurity, and by increasing food availability, access, and proper utilization/consumption at the individual, household, and community levels. It is not intended to be solely food distribution.
What law or policy is this program grounded in?
The opportunity is grounded in the Food for Peace Act, which establishes enhancing food security through agricultural commodities as a U.S. policy objective.
Who should the programs directly target?
Programs funded under this RFA are expected to directly target food-insecure populations and address the specific drivers of vulnerability in the proposed areas.
Which countries are included in this solicitation?
Awards are planned for three countries: Guatemala, Niger, and Uganda, subject to the availability of funding and commodities.
How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
The opportunity forecasts up to six awards total, across the three countries.
How much funding is available overall?
The estimated total funding amount is $50 million (forecast), subject to the availability of funding and commodities.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $2 million to a ceiling of $15 million.
How much funding is anticipated in the first year for Guatemala?
In Guatemala, FFP anticipates making up to two awards totaling roughly $15 million in the first year.
How much funding is anticipated in the first year for Niger?
In Niger, FFP anticipates making up to two awards totaling about $15 million in the first year.
How much funding is anticipated in the first year for Uganda?
In Uganda, FFP anticipates making up to two awards totaling approximately $15 to $20 million in the first year.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a more hands-off grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
Is this strictly a development program, or can it support emergency needs?
While the main emphasis is development food aid, the RFA notes assistance may be used to meet emergency or exceptional circumstances when consistent with award terms and applicable regulation (22 C.F.R. 211.5(o)).
What kinds of activities are allowable under this RFA?
FFP describes a broad range of allowable activities, reflecting multi-sector food security programming. Examples include sustainable agricultural production and marketing, natural resource management, and non-agricultural income generation, as well as health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, gender equity, emergency preparedness and mitigation, vulnerable group feeding, and social safety nets.
Does USAID expect single-sector or integrated designs?
The activity range suggests applicants are expected to design integrated interventions that connect food availability with livelihoods, resilience, and nutrition outcomes, rather than relying on a single-sector approach.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to certain organization types. Applicants must be a private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative, registered with the USAID Administrator to the extent practicable, or an intergovernmental organization such as the World Food Program. Both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations can be eligible if they meet the definitions and requirements in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and the USAID PVO registration conditions referenced in the announcement.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
The eligibility described is limited to PVOs, cooperatives, and intergovernmental organizations, and references U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations meeting specific Food for Peace Act and USAID PVO registration requirements. No for-profit eligibility is described in the provided information.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FFP FY 12 0001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 98.007 (Food for Peace Development Assistance Program).
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
It was posted on November 3, 2011, with an application closing date of February 3, 2012. The archive date is March 4, 2012.
Were any application templates or standardized forms provided?
Yes. The announcement highlights updated application templates, including an Executive Summary Table, Comprehensive and Detailed Budget, and Monetization Table templates.
Is there anything specific mentioned for longer program designs?
Yes. There is a specific note for applicants designing six-year programs in Guatemala, indicating USAID was standardizing submissions and budgeting for longer-term designs.
Who can applicants contact with questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Katie McKenna, PTD Analyst, reachable by phone at 202-962-0048. An email was referenced but not fully shown in the provided text.
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