Opportunity Information: Apply for 674 09 061 APS
Apply for 674 09 061 APS
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RESTORING LIVELIHOODS Zimbabwe" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 5, 2010 and posted on Jul 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 27, 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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 "Restoring Livelihoods - Zimbabwe" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 674-09-061-APS) is a USAID-issued Annual Program Statement (APS) managed through USAID Pretoria (South Africa). It was designed to invite a wide range of proposals aimed at helping people and communities in Zimbabwe recover economically by rebuilding and protecting livelihoods. Rather than limiting applicants to a single sector or geographic area, the APS intentionally kept the scope broad, encouraging applications that could address different beneficiary groups, operate in different locations, and work across multiple sectors, as long as the overall intent was to restore livelihoods and support economic recovery.
The grant is offered as a cooperative agreement, which usually means the funder expects to be substantially involved during implementation (for example, through ongoing coordination, approvals, and technical input), rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. USAID anticipated making about five awards under this APS, with an estimated total funding level of $10,000,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, making it more accessible to organizations that may not be able to contribute significant non-federal resources.
Programmatically, the APS centered on several connected objectives. The core outcomes emphasized were livelihoods restored and maintained, an economy stabilized and growing, and increased income and employment generated by the agricultural sector. The category explanation also highlights "availability of credit enhanced," signaling that proposals could include or align with efforts that improve access to finance, strengthen credit markets, or support mechanisms that enable households and enterprises (especially in agriculture and related value chains) to borrow, invest, and rebuild productive capacity. Taken together, the intended impact is both short-term recovery (restoring basic earning capacity and economic functionality) and longer-term resilience (helping stabilize growth, employment, and income generation, particularly through agriculture).
Administratively, this announcement was amended. The amendment introduced a two-tier application review process and updated the description to reflect the situation at the time, while also narrowing or sharpening the kinds of activities USAID wanted proposals to focus on. In practical terms, a two-tier review commonly means an initial screening stage (often concept papers or a first-round submission) followed by a more detailed second stage for those that pass the first review, which can reduce applicant burden and allow USAID to focus full proposal development on the most promising concepts.
In terms of eligibility, the APS was listed as "unrestricted," meaning it was broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility notes contained in the full announcement. Key timeline details include a posted date of July 27, 2009, with an original and current closing date of February 27, 2010, and an archive date of March 29, 2010. For access issues or administrative questions, the contact listed was Paul Vacik, Contract Specialist at USAID, reachable by phone at 0027124522177 and by email at pvacik@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Restoring Livelihoods - Zimbabwe (USAID APS)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Restoring Livelihoods - Zimbabwe".
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 674-09-061-APS.
3) What type of announcement is this?
This opportunity is a USAID Annual Program Statement (APS). An APS is typically used to invite a range of proposals that align with a broad development objective, rather than prescribing one narrowly defined project.
4) Which USAID office manages this APS?
The APS is managed through USAID Pretoria (South Africa).
5) What is the overall purpose of the APS?
The APS was designed to invite proposals that help people and communities in Zimbabwe recover economically by rebuilding and protecting livelihoods, supporting broader economic recovery.
6) Is the scope limited to a specific sector or geographic area in Zimbabwe?
No. The APS intentionally kept the scope broad. It encouraged applications that could work with different beneficiary groups, operate in different locations, and span multiple sectors, as long as the overall intent was to restore livelihoods and support economic recovery.
7) What award instrument will USAID use?
The grant was offered as a cooperative agreement.
8) What does "cooperative agreement" imply for implementation?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation. This can include ongoing coordination, approvals, and technical input, rather than simply providing funding and stepping back.
9) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making about five awards under this APS.
10) What is the estimated total funding level for the APS?
The estimated total funding level was $10,000,000.
11) Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
12) What kinds of results or outcomes does the APS emphasize?
The APS centers on connected objectives, including:
- Livelihoods restored and maintained
- An economy stabilized and growing
- Increased income and employment generated by the agricultural sector
13) Does the APS relate to access to finance or credit?
Yes. The category explanation highlights "availability of credit enhanced", indicating proposals could include or align with efforts to improve access to finance, strengthen credit markets, or support mechanisms that enable households and enterprises (especially in agriculture and related value chains) to borrow, invest, and rebuild productive capacity.
14) Is this opportunity focused on short-term recovery, long-term resilience, or both?
Based on the stated objectives, the intended impact includes both:
- Short-term recovery (restoring basic earning capacity and economic functionality)
- Longer-term resilience (supporting stabilized growth, employment, and income generation, particularly through agriculture)
15) Was the announcement amended?
Yes. The announcement was amended.
16) What changed as a result of the amendment?
The amendment:
- Introduced a two-tier application review process
- Updated the description to reflect the situation at the time
- Narrowed or sharpened the types of activities USAID wanted proposals to focus on
17) What is a two-tier application review process?
In practical terms, a two-tier review commonly means an initial screening stage (often concept papers or a first-round submission) followed by a more detailed second stage for applicants that pass the first review. This approach can reduce applicant burden and focus full proposal development on the most promising concepts.
18) Who was eligible to apply?
The APS was listed as "unrestricted", meaning it was broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility notes contained in the full announcement.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was July 27, 2009.
20) What was the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date was February 27, 2010.
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 29, 2010.
22) Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed was Paul Vacik, Contract Specialist at USAID.
23) What are the contact details provided for the listed point of contact?
Phone: 0027124522177
Email: pvacik@usaid.gov
24) Is this opportunity limited to agriculture only?
The APS does not limit applicants to a single sector; however, the outcomes specifically emphasize increased income and employment generated by the agricultural sector, suggesting agriculture and related value chains are a central focus area within the broader livelihoods and economic recovery scope.
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