Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 660 09 000002
Apply for SOL 660 09 000002
- The Kenya USAID Nairobi in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SGBV program in North and South Kivu" 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 May 26, 2009 and posted on May 26, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Qualified U.S. and non U.S. organizations and institutions, in the form of partnerships or consortia that include DRC organizations, interested in providing the services described in this solicitation.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (SOL 660 09 000002), titled "SGBV program in North and South Kivu," is a USAID cooperative agreement aimed at strengthening the Democratic Republic of the Congo's ability to respond to and prevent sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the conflict-affected provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu. The program is framed as part of a broader U.S. Government foreign policy objective in the DRC: helping the country move toward stability and democratic governance, reduce conflict drivers, live peacefully with its neighbors, and better meet the basic needs of its population. Within that bigger stabilization goal, USAID positions SGBV prevention and response as a protection priority, focused on reducing physical violence and abuse against vulnerable groups and supporting the DRC's transition from a post-conflict setting toward longer-term development.
USAID expects to make one award under this solicitation, with total estimated funding of up to USD 7,000,000 and an award ceiling of USD 7,000,000. The instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected implementer should anticipate substantial collaboration and engagement with USAID during implementation, rather than operating with minimal agency involvement. The activity is categorized under community development, reflecting an approach that typically goes beyond individual services to include community-level systems, protection networks, local capacity strengthening, and mechanisms that reduce risk and improve access to support for survivors.
The solicitation is open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations and institutions, but it explicitly emphasizes partnership structures. Applicants are expected to apply as partnerships or consortia that include DRC organizations, signaling that local participation and local institutional capacity are central to the program design. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which can lower barriers to entry for organizations that may not have flexible funds available for matching contributions.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on May 26, 2009, with an application closing date of June 30, 2009. The listing references USAID Nairobi (Kenya) as the issuing office, which is consistent with how USAID sometimes manages regional procurement and assistance functions. For applicants who cannot access the full announcement online, the notice provides a point of contact: Mary Mwadime (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist) at +254 286 22000 and mawambugu@usaid.gov, and it also points to usaid.gov for additional information.
In practical terms, the opportunity is designed for implementers capable of working in complex, insecure environments and coordinating with local Congolese organizations to deliver SGBV prevention and response services in North and South Kivu. While the short summary does not list specific required interventions, the stated purpose makes clear that the program is expected to protect at-risk populations from violence and abuse, improve the broader environment for survivor support and protection, and contribute to stabilization objectives by addressing one of the most destabilizing and harmful dynamics affecting communities in eastern DRC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title and solicitation number for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "SGBV program in North and South Kivu" and is identified as SOL 660 09 000002.
2) What is the main purpose of this USAID funding opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen the Democratic Republic of the Congo's ability to respond to and prevent sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the conflict-affected provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu.
3) Which geographic areas does the program focus on?
The program focuses on North Kivu and South Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
4) How does this opportunity fit into broader U.S. Government objectives in the DRC?
USAID frames this activity within a broader U.S. Government foreign policy objective to help the DRC move toward stability and democratic governance, reduce drivers of conflict, live peacefully with neighbors, and better meet basic needs. Within that stabilization context, SGBV prevention and response is positioned as a protection priority.
5) What type of award instrument is expected?
USAID plans to fund the activity through a cooperative agreement.
6) What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the selected implementer should anticipate substantial collaboration and engagement with USAID during implementation, rather than operating with minimal agency involvement.
7) How many awards does USAID expect to make under this solicitation?
USAID expects to make one award under this solicitation.
8) What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The total estimated funding is up to USD 7,000,000.
9) What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is USD 7,000,000.
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation is open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations and institutions.
12) Are partnerships or consortia required or encouraged?
Partnership structures are explicitly emphasized. Applicants are expected to apply as partnerships or consortia that include DRC organizations, signaling that local participation and local institutional capacity are central to the program design.
13) What sector or activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The activity is categorized under community development.
14) What does the "community development" framing suggest about the approach?
Based on the description provided, it suggests an approach that typically goes beyond individual services to include community-level systems, protection networks, local capacity strengthening, and mechanisms that reduce risk and improve access to support for survivors.
15) Does the summary list specific required interventions or service packages?
No. The short summary does not list specific required interventions. It states the overall purpose is to protect at-risk populations from violence and abuse, improve the broader environment for survivor support and protection, and contribute to stabilization objectives.
16) What outcomes or results does USAID appear to be aiming for?
The stated intent is to reduce physical violence and abuse against vulnerable groups, strengthen prevention and response to SGBV, support survivor support and protection, and contribute to broader stabilization and transition from a post-conflict setting toward longer-term development.
17) What operational context should applicants be prepared for?
The opportunity is designed for implementers capable of working in complex, insecure environments and coordinating with local Congolese organizations in eastern DRC.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 26, 2009.
19) What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is June 30, 2009.
20) Which USAID office is listed as the issuing office?
The listing references USAID Nairobi (Kenya) as the issuing office.
21) Why might USAID Nairobi be involved if the activity is in the DRC?
The notice indicates this can be consistent with how USAID sometimes manages regional procurement and assistance functions, even when activities are implemented in another country.
22) What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement online?
The notice provides a point of contact for those who cannot access the full announcement online.
23) Who is the point of contact listed for this opportunity?
The point of contact is Mary Mwadime, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
24) What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
The notice lists +254 286 22000 and mawambugu@usaid.gov.
25) Where does the notice suggest applicants can find additional information?
The notice points to usaid.gov for additional information.
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