Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID UGANDA RFA 617 09 001

  • The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SECURING UGANDAS RIGHT TO ESSENTIAL MEDICINE" 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 Mar 12, 2009 and posted on Jan 30, 2009.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • 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 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 grant opportunity titled "SECURING UGANDAS RIGHT TO ESSENTIAL MEDICINE" is a USAID Uganda funding announcement focused on health programming, with the overall intent implied by the title: strengthening access to essential medicines in Uganda. It is issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under Funding Opportunity Number USAID UGANDA RFA 617 09 001, and it uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the donor expects to have substantial involvement in the implementation or oversight of the supported activities, compared with a standard grant.

This posting is specifically a modification notice rather than a brand-new announcement. The modification explains that Amendment No. 2 is attached, and that this amendment provides responses to questions received from interested parties. In practice, amendments like this usually clarify requirements, address technical or administrative questions, and sometimes adjust application instructions or timelines so applicants can submit more accurate, compliant proposals.

In terms of funding scale and competitiveness, USAID anticipated making one award under this opportunity. The award ceiling is listed as USD 40,000,000, with an award floor of USD 0, which means there is a maximum possible amount identified but no minimum guaranteed size stated in the summary data. The funding activity category is Health, and the CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number referenced is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, meaning funds are awarded competitively based on the merits of applications and USAID priorities, rather than by formula or entitlement.

Eligibility is described as "Unrestricted," meaning it is open to any type of entity, with the important caveat that there may be additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement text. The opportunity also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants should expect to contribute a portion of project costs through cash or in-kind resources, subject to the specific rules and percentages detailed in the full solicitation.

Key dates show how the timeline evolved. The opportunity was posted on January 30, 2009. The original closing date was March 12, 2009, but the current closing date was extended to March 20, 2009, likely to accommodate the amendment and allow applicants time to incorporate the clarifications contained in Amendment No. 2. The archive date is April 19, 2009, indicating when the opportunity would no longer be actively listed.

For applicants or organizations that had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Josephine Kitongo, identified as an AA Specialist, with a phone number of 25641306001. This contact point is intended for administrative or access assistance related to the announcement and its attachments, including the amendment with Q and A responses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): SECURING UGANDAS RIGHT TO ESSENTIAL MEDICINE

1) What is the title of this USAID Uganda funding opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "SECURING UGANDAS RIGHT TO ESSENTIAL MEDICINE."

2) Who is issuing this funding announcement?

The funding announcement is issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically USAID Uganda.

3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this opportunity?

The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID UGANDA RFA 617 09 001.

4) What type of funding instrument will be used?

USAID indicates the instrument type is a cooperative agreement.

5) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (instead of a standard grant)?

A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects to have substantial involvement in the implementation and/or oversight of the supported activities, compared with a standard grant.

6) Is this posting a brand-new announcement or an update?

This posting is a modification notice rather than a brand-new announcement.

7) What is included in the modification notice?

The notice explains that Amendment No. 2 is attached, and that this amendment provides responses to questions received from interested parties.

8) Why would USAID issue an amendment like Amendment No. 2?

Based on the description provided, the amendment is intended to clarify requirements and answer questions from potential applicants so they can prepare more accurate and compliant applications.

9) What program area or sector does this opportunity fall under?

The funding activity category is Health.

10) What is the overall intent of the opportunity?

The overall intent is implied by the title: strengthening access to essential medicines in Uganda.

11) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?

USAID anticipated making one award under this opportunity.

12) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is listed as USD 40,000,000.

13) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?

The award floor is listed as USD 0, which indicates no minimum guaranteed size is stated in the summary data.

14) Is this a competitive funding opportunity?

Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, meaning funding is awarded competitively based on the merits of applications and USAID priorities (not by formula or entitlement).

15) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number referenced is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.

16) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is described as "Unrestricted," meaning it is open to any type of entity, with the caveat that additional eligibility details may be contained in the full announcement.

17) Does the opportunity include a cost share or matching requirement?

Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.

18) What does cost sharing or matching mean for applicants?

It means applicants should expect to contribute a portion of project costs through cash or in-kind resources, subject to the specific rules and any required percentages described in the full solicitation.

19) When was this opportunity posted?

The posting date is January 30, 2009.

20) What was the original application closing date?

The original closing date was March 12, 2009.

21) What is the current (extended) closing date?

The current closing date is March 20, 2009.

22) Why was the closing date extended?

Based on the information provided, the closing date was likely extended to accommodate the issuance of Amendment No. 2 and to give applicants time to incorporate the clarifications contained in the amendment.

23) What is the archive date, and what is it for this opportunity?

The archive date indicates when the opportunity would no longer be actively listed. For this opportunity, the archive date is April 19, 2009.

24) Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or attachments?

The contact listed is Josephine Kitongo, identified as an AA Specialist.

25) What is the phone number for the listed contact?

The phone number provided is 25641306001.

26) What kind of assistance is the listed contact intended to provide?

The contact point is intended for administrative or access assistance related to the announcement and its attachments, including the amendment that contains Q&A responses.

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