Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 663 15 000006
Apply for RFA 663 15 000006
- The Ethiopia USAID Addis Ababa in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Social and Behavior Change Communication for Health (SBCC Health Project) Ethiopia" 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 Feb 25, 2015 and posted on Feb 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2015 RFA Clarification Question due on 02/19/15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $22,193,954.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $22,193,954.00 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.
- All U.S. and Non U.S. qualified organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID Ethiopia issued Request for Applications (RFA) No. 663-15-000006 on February 3, 2015, seeking one implementing partner to run the Social and Behavior Change Communication for Health (SBCC Health Project) in Ethiopia. The opportunity is funded as a cooperative agreement under USAID assistance authorities (Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Grants and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977). The activity sits in the health sector and is designed as a national-level SBCC support platform rather than a narrow service delivery grant.
The core purpose of the project is to strengthen Ethiopia's Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) capacity to design, manage, and coordinate SBCC interventions. In practical terms, the work emphasizes building systems and institutional capability around behavior change communications, including developing effective health messages and improving coordination so that SBCC messaging is aligned and consistent across government, donors, and other stakeholders. The RFA highlights coordination and message harmonization as key needs, signaling that USAID wanted a single lead mechanism that could reduce fragmentation and improve the quality and reach of health communication efforts.
USAID anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $22,193,954 over a five-year period (the award ceiling and floor are both listed as $22,193,954, indicating an expected fully funded single-award design if funds were available). Cost sharing or matching was not required. While for-profit firms were allowed to apply, USAID policy under assistance instruments does not provide for profit; however, allowable direct and indirect costs could be reimbursed as long as they meet the applicable cost principles and regulations (including 22 CFR 226 and the relevant OMB circulars for nonprofits and universities, and FAR Part 31 for for-profit entities).
Eligibility was broadly open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, excluding entities from foreign policy restricted countries. A notable compliance requirement is that Ethiopian law requires prior registration and licensing to implement programs in Ethiopia. Applicants did not need to be registered at the time of application, but any apparently successful applicant would need to provide proof of registration and licensing from the appropriate Ethiopian government authority before implementation could begin. The RFA also states that local institutions or affiliates of international organizations must be registered as a legal entity in Ethiopia.
For organizations that had never received USAID funding, USAID indicated a pre-award audit could be required to assess fiscal responsibility, the adequacy of financial controls, and the establishment of an indirect cost rate. Award selection would be based on which responsible applicant offered the greatest value to the U.S. Government, and USAID reserved the right to fund any or none of the submitted applications. The notice also makes clear that issuing the RFA did not obligate the government to make an award or reimburse proposal preparation costs, and that the RFA guidance would take precedence over any referenced documents.
Key dates and submission logistics were emphasized. Clarification questions were due by February 19, 2015 at 1600 Addis Ababa local time (the text also references February 17, 2015 in one place, but the opportunity record reflects the February 19 due date as the updated/current figure). Applications were due March 12, 2015 at 1600 Addis Ababa local time. Submissions were primarily by email to caddis@usaid.gov with a copy to tgebremedhin@usaid.gov, and hard copy was only acceptable if electronic submission was not practicable. Fax or telegraphic submissions were explicitly not allowed. USAID also flagged a practical email constraint: attachments should not exceed 2 MB, and applicants were advised to split technical and cost volumes into separate emails if needed (especially if files exceeded about 1 MB) to reduce delivery problems and help ensure timely receipt. Late or incomplete applications would not be considered. Contact support for accessing the full announcement was provided through the USAID Ethiopia Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, Tsegereda Gebremedhin (phone: 251 111 306117).
FAQs: USAID Ethiopia RFA No. 663-15-000006 (SBCC Health Project)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is USAID Ethiopia Request for Applications (RFA) No. 663-15-000006, issued on February 3, 2015, to select one implementing partner to run the Social and Behavior Change Communication for Health (SBCC Health Project) in Ethiopia.
Which sector does the project fall under?
The activity is in the health sector and focuses on social and behavior change communication (SBCC) as a national-level support platform.
What is the core purpose of the SBCC Health Project?
The project is designed to strengthen the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) capacity to design, manage, and coordinate SBCC interventions. This includes building systems and institutional capability for behavior change communications, developing effective health messages, and improving coordination so messaging is aligned and consistent across stakeholders.
Is this a service delivery grant?
No. The opportunity is framed as a national-level SBCC support platform rather than a narrow service delivery grant.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount and period of performance?
The estimated total funding amount is $22,193,954 over a five-year period.
Is the award amount a ceiling, a floor, or both?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $22,193,954, which indicates an expected fully funded single-award design if funds were available.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The opportunity is funded as a cooperative agreement under USAID assistance authorities.
What legal authorities govern this cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement is under USAID assistance authorities including the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended) and the Grants and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, excluding entities from foreign policy restricted countries.
Are for-profit firms allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit firms were allowed to apply. However, USAID policy under assistance instruments does not provide for profit.
If profit is not allowed, what costs can be reimbursed for for-profit applicants?
Allowable direct and indirect costs may be reimbursed as long as they meet applicable cost principles and regulations, including FAR Part 31 for for-profit entities.
Which cost principles and regulations apply to nonprofit and university applicants?
The RFA references 22 CFR 226 and the relevant OMB circulars for nonprofits and universities.
Is registration in Ethiopia required to implement the project?
Yes. Ethiopian law requires prior registration and licensing to implement programs in Ethiopia.
Do applicants need to be registered in Ethiopia at the time of application?
No. Applicants did not need to be registered at the time of application, but any apparently successful applicant would need to provide proof of registration and licensing from the appropriate Ethiopian government authority before implementation could begin.
What does the RFA say about local institutions or affiliates of international organizations?
The RFA states that local institutions or affiliates of international organizations must be registered as a legal entity in Ethiopia.
Could a pre-award audit be required?
Yes. For organizations that had never received USAID funding, USAID indicated a pre-award audit could be required to assess fiscal responsibility, the adequacy of financial controls, and the establishment of an indirect cost rate.
How will USAID choose the awardee?
Award selection would be based on which responsible applicant offered the greatest value to the U.S. Government.
Can USAID decide not to fund any applications?
Yes. USAID reserved the right to fund any or none of the submitted applications.
Does issuing the RFA obligate the U.S. Government to make an award?
No. The notice states that issuing the RFA did not obligate the government to make an award.
Will USAID reimburse proposal preparation costs?
No. The notice makes clear that the government would not reimburse proposal preparation costs.
If there is a conflict between the RFA and referenced documents, which controls?
The RFA guidance would take precedence over any referenced documents.
When were clarification questions due?
Clarification questions were due by February 19, 2015 at 1600 Addis Ababa local time. The text also references February 17, 2015 in one place, but the opportunity record reflects February 19 as the updated/current due date.
When were applications due?
Applications were due March 12, 2015 at 1600 Addis Ababa local time.
How were applications supposed to be submitted?
Submissions were primarily by email to caddis@usaid.gov with a copy to tgebremedhin@usaid.gov.
Was hard copy submission allowed?
Hard copy was only acceptable if electronic submission was not practicable.
Are fax or telegraphic submissions allowed?
No. Fax or telegraphic submissions were explicitly not allowed.
Was there an email attachment size limit?
Yes. USAID flagged that email attachments should not exceed 2 MB.
What should applicants do if their files are large?
Applicants were advised to split technical and cost volumes into separate emails if needed (especially if files exceeded about 1 MB) to reduce delivery problems and help ensure timely receipt.
What happens to late or incomplete applications?
Late or incomplete applications would not be considered.
Who was the point of contact for accessing the full announcement?
Support for accessing the full announcement was provided through the USAID Ethiopia Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, Tsegereda Gebremedhin (phone: 251 111 306117).
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