Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 520 11 000003
Apply for RFA 520 11 000003
- The Guatemala USAID Guatemala City in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rural Value Chains Project" 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 Oct 19, 2011 and posted on Aug 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 2, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This project is restricted to local (Guatemalan) organizations. To be eligible for this program, an organization must 1.Be a Local (Guatemalan) Non Governmental Organization organized under the laws of the cooperating country 2.Have its principal place of business in the cooperating country 3.Be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country 4.Attach official documentation of their formal legal status as an NGO in the host Country and 5.Subsidiaries or external branches of entities organized or located outside Guatemala are not considered local organizations for the purpose of this RFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rural Value Chains Project (RVCP) is a USAID/Guatemala grant opportunity designed to improve household food access by helping rural families earn more and earn it in more diverse ways, while also contributing to better nutrition for participating households. The basic idea behind the project is that stronger rural value chains can translate into higher and more reliable incomes, which in turn can improve a family s ability to buy or produce enough food and improve diet quality. Alongside income gains, the project explicitly targets nutritional improvements, suggesting an emphasis not only on economic growth but also on practical outcomes for family well being.
This opportunity was issued by USAID in Guatemala City under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 520 11 000003 and is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically means the funder expects to have substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and program adjustments, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity category is Agriculture, aligning with the value chain focus and rural livelihoods orientation.
USAID anticipated making two awards under this solicitation. The estimated total funding available is up to 40,000,000 USD, and the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is also 40,000,000 USD, with no stated minimum (award floor is 0). The listing is associated with CFDA number 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. The opportunity also requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of project resources, whether in cash or allowable in kind contributions, as part of the total project budget.
Eligibility is tightly limited to local Guatemalan organizations. To qualify, an applicant had to be a Guatemalan non governmental organization established under Guatemalan law, have its principal place of business in Guatemala, and be governed by a body whose majority are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Guatemala. Applicants also needed to provide official documentation proving their legal NGO status in the country. The solicitation specifically excludes subsidiaries or external branches of organizations headquartered or organized outside Guatemala, even if they operate locally, reinforcing that the award is intended to build and fund genuinely local institutional capacity.
Key timeline details indicate the opportunity was posted on Aug 2, 2011, with an original closing date of Oct 3, 2011, later extended to a current closing date of Nov 2, 2011. The record also lists a creation date of Oct 19, 2011, which likely reflects an internal posting or record update in the system rather than the first public notice date.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, USAID provided a point of contact: Alejandra Garcia, Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Guatemala, reachable at rvcp@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Rural Value Chains Project (RVCP) - USAID/Guatemala
What is the Rural Value Chains Project (RVCP) grant opportunity?
The Rural Value Chains Project (RVCP) is a USAID/Guatemala grant opportunity focused on improving household food access by helping rural families increase their incomes and diversify how they earn. The project is built around the idea that stronger rural value chains can lead to higher and more reliable earnings, which can improve a household's ability to buy or produce enough food and improve overall diet quality.
What are the main goals of RVCP?
Based on the opportunity description, RVCP targets two connected outcomes: (1) economic gains for rural households through stronger rural value chains and more diverse income sources, and (2) nutritional improvements for participating households. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes nutrition alongside income growth, indicating an intention to translate value chain improvements into practical improvements in family well-being.
Which agency issued this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by USAID in Guatemala City (USAID/Guatemala).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 520 11 000003.
What type of award is expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation. In this context, that can include collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and program adjustments, rather than providing funding with minimal ongoing engagement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Agriculture, which aligns with the project's focus on rural value chains and livelihoods.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making two awards under this solicitation.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is up to 40,000,000 USD.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is 40,000,000 USD.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum was stated. The award floor is listed as 0.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of total project resources. The contribution could be in cash or allowable in-kind contributions as part of the overall project budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local Guatemalan organizations. Applicants had to be Guatemalan non-governmental organizations established under Guatemalan law, have their principal place of business in Guatemala, and be governed by a body whose majority are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Guatemala.
What documentation was required to prove eligibility?
Applicants needed to provide official documentation proving their legal NGO status in Guatemala.
Are subsidiaries or local branches of international organizations eligible?
No. The solicitation specifically excludes subsidiaries or external branches of organizations headquartered or organized outside Guatemala, even if they operate locally. The eligibility rules reflect an intent to fund genuinely local Guatemalan institutional capacity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 98.001, titled "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on Aug 2, 2011.
What was the original closing date and was it extended?
The original closing date was Oct 3, 2011, and it was later extended to a current closing date of Nov 2, 2011.
Why does the record show a "creation date" of Oct 19, 2011 if it was posted earlier?
The record lists a creation date of Oct 19, 2011, which likely reflects an internal posting or record update in the system rather than the first public notice date (Aug 2, 2011).
Who can I contact if I cannot access the full announcement electronically?
USAID provided a point of contact for access issues: Alejandra Garcia, Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Guatemala.
What is the contact email for this opportunity?
The contact email provided is rvcp@usaid.gov.
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