Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 611 14 000003
Apply for RFA 611 14 000003
- The Zambia USAID Lusaka 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 Concept Papers Zambia Family Activity" 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 9, 2014 and posted on May 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $120,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Any Indigenous Zambian (as defined in the RFA)non governmental organization (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), Faith based and community organizations, and for profit companies willing to forego profit the will be eligible for award under this RFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID Zambia issued this grant opportunity, titled "Request for Concept Papers Zambia Family Activity" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 611 14 000003), to invite concept papers from indigenous Zambian organizations that can deliver comprehensive and compassionate care and support services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The core purpose is to strengthen how families and communities in targeted areas of Zambia care for vulnerable populations, with an emphasis on practical, quality services and supportive systems that respond to the needs of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS and related vulnerabilities. The solicitation is framed as a Request for Applications (RFA), but at this stage USAID is specifically asking for concept papers, meaning brief, high-level proposals that outline an approach, activities, and expected results aligned to the funding opportunity description referenced in the RFA.
The award instrument is a discretionary grant under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). USAID anticipated making up to 15 awards. The total estimated funding listed for the opportunity is $120,000, with individual award amounts expected to fall between an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $8,000. No cost sharing or matching contribution is required, which lowers the barrier for smaller local organizations that may not have additional resources to contribute as match.
Eligibility is limited to indigenous Zambian entities as defined in the RFA. Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), faith-based organizations, community organizations, and even for-profit companies, provided that any for-profit applicant is willing to forego profit under the award. This structure signals an intent to channel relatively small, targeted grants to local implementers with community roots and direct access to families, children, and households affected by HIV/AIDS and related social and economic vulnerabilities.
The opportunity timeline shows it was posted on May 19, 2014, created on June 9, 2014, and closed on June 18, 2014, with an archive date of July 18, 2014. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to the USAID/Zambia point of contact, Charles Nyanoka, Assistance Specialist, at phone number 0211 357033 in Lusaka.
FAQs: USAID Zambia - Request for Concept Papers (Zambia Family Activity)
1) What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Request for Concept Papers Zambia Family Activity."
2) What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 611 14 000003.
3) Who issued this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by USAID Zambia.
4) What type of application is USAID requesting right now?
USAID is requesting concept papers at this stage. These are brief, high-level submissions that outline an approach, key activities, and expected results aligned to the RFA description.
5) Is this a Request for Applications (RFA) or something else?
The solicitation is framed as a Request for Applications (RFA), but the current step described is the submission of concept papers rather than full applications.
6) What is the purpose of the Zambia Family Activity described in the opportunity?
The core purpose is to strengthen how families and communities in targeted areas of Zambia care for vulnerable populations, with an emphasis on practical, quality services and supportive systems that respond to the needs of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS and related vulnerabilities.
7) Who are the primary populations the activity is intended to support?
The opportunity focuses on services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), including people affected by HIV/AIDS and related vulnerabilities.
8) What kinds of services or support does USAID want applicants to address?
Applicants are expected to propose comprehensive and compassionate care and support services for OVC and PLWHA, along with practical, quality services and supportive systems at family and community levels.
9) What is the award instrument for this opportunity?
The award instrument is a discretionary grant.
10) What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The CFDA is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
11) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to 15 awards.
12) What is the total estimated funding for the opportunity?
The total estimated funding listed is $120,000.
13) What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual award amounts were expected to range from an award floor of $5,000 to an award ceiling of $8,000.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching contribution is required.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to indigenous Zambian entities as defined in the RFA.
16) What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), faith-based organizations, community organizations, and for-profit companies (with conditions).
17) Are for-profit companies allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit companies may apply as long as they are willing to forego profit under the award.
18) What does the eligibility restriction suggest about the intended implementers?
The structure signals an intent to channel relatively small, targeted grants to local implementers with community roots and direct access to families, children, and households affected by HIV/AIDS and related social and economic vulnerabilities.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 19, 2014.
20) When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity record indicates it was created on June 9, 2014.
21) When did the opportunity close?
The closing date listed is June 18, 2014.
22) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 18, 2014.
23) Who should applicants contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues were directed to the USAID/Zambia point of contact: Charles Nyanoka, Assistance Specialist.
24) What contact phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is 0211 357033 (Lusaka).
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