Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 696 12 00001
Apply for APS 696 12 00001
- The Rwanda USAID Kigali in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Civil Society Organizations to support vulnerable populations in Rwanda" 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 15, 2012 and posted on Mar 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2012. (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 $4,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- USAID seeks applications from locally registered Rwandan Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) which are registered with the Ministry of Local Government. CSOs include non government organizations (NGOs) including any non profit or voluntary organizations Print and broadcast media Religious groups Labor unions Academic institutions Consulting firms For profit private companies (For profit institutions will not be eligible for fee or profit).
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Rwanda grant opportunity titled "Strengthening Civil Society Organizations to support vulnerable populations in Rwanda" (Funding Opportunity Number APS 696 12 00001) invites concept papers from locally registered Rwandan civil society organizations that want to implement activities aimed at improving support for vulnerable groups in Rwanda. The opportunity is issued by the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development mission in Kigali, and it is structured as an Annual Program Statement (APS). In practical terms, this means USAID is outlining broad program objectives and the types of activities it is willing to fund, then asking eligible organizations to submit concept papers that can be developed further into full applications if selected.
The program sits under the Health funding activity category and is expected to result in multiple awards, with USAID anticipating around three awards in total. Funding is planned through cooperative agreements, which typically involve a more hands-on relationship with USAID than a standard grant, including substantial involvement by the agency in key aspects of implementation. Awards are expected to range from a floor of $1,500,000 to a ceiling of $4,500,000 per award, indicating that USAID is looking for fairly sizable, multi-component efforts rather than small pilot projects. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute their own resources or secure third-party contributions as part of the overall project financing, consistent with USAID rules and what is specified in the APS.
Eligibility is limited to Rwandan civil society organizations that are locally registered and registered with the Ministry of Local Government. USAID uses a broad definition of CSOs for this APS, explicitly including non-governmental organizations and other non-profit or voluntary organizations, print and broadcast media entities, religious groups, labor unions, academic institutions, consulting firms, and even for-profit private companies. However, for-profit entities are not eligible to earn a fee or profit under this funding, which is an important budgeting and compliance consideration for any private-sector applicant. The listing of diverse CSO types suggests USAID is open to a range of implementers and approaches, including community-based work, advocacy and accountability efforts, public communications, research or training components, and specialized technical support, as long as they align with the program purpose and the APS requirements.
The APS describes four main things applicants need to pay attention to. First, it explains what kinds of activities USAID will consider for funding under the Strengthening Civil Society to Support Vulnerable Populations Program. Second, it lays out how much funding is available and the step-by-step process and requirements for submitting an application, starting with the concept paper stage. Third, it details how submissions will be evaluated, meaning applicants should expect a competitive selection process where concept papers are scored against published criteria. Fourth, it points applicants to required or helpful documentation available online, which usually includes standard USAID application and compliance references that can affect program design, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and regulatory obligations.
Key dates indicate this was a time-bound solicitation: it was posted on March 6, 2012, created on March 15, 2012, and the closing date for submissions was April 2, 2012, with the opportunity archived on May 2, 2012. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which is the standard catalog identifier for many USAID overseas assistance activities.
For organizations that could not access the full announcement electronically, USAID provided a point of contact: Geraldine Kyazze, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Rwanda in Kigali, reachable by phone at 250252596400, referencing APS 696 12 00001.
FAQs: USAID/Rwanda - Strengthening Civil Society Organizations to support vulnerable populations in Rwanda (APS 696 12 00001)
1) What is the title of this USAID/Rwanda grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strengthening Civil Society Organizations to support vulnerable populations in Rwanda."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 696 12 00001.
3) Which agency is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), USAID/Rwanda Mission in Kigali.
4) What type of solicitation is this?
This is an Annual Program Statement (APS). Under an APS, USAID outlines broad program objectives and the types of activities it is willing to fund, and invites eligible organizations to submit concept papers that may be developed into full applications if selected.
5) What is being requested first: a full proposal or a concept paper?
USAID is inviting concept papers as the initial submission. Selected concept papers may be developed further into full applications.
6) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support activities aimed at improving support for vulnerable groups in Rwanda by strengthening civil society organizations.
7) What is the funding activity category?
The program sits under the Health funding activity category.
8) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates multiple awards, with around three awards in total expected.
9) What type of award instrument will be used?
Funding is planned through cooperative agreements.
10) What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement by USAID in key aspects of implementation, meaning a more hands-on relationship than a standard grant.
11) How much funding is expected per award?
Awards are expected to range from a floor of $1,500,000 to a ceiling of $4,500,000 per award.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute their own resources or secure third-party contributions, consistent with USAID rules and the APS.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to locally registered Rwandan civil society organizations that are registered with the Ministry of Local Government.
14) Does USAID define "civil society organizations" broadly for this APS?
Yes. The APS uses a broad definition of CSOs and explicitly includes non-governmental organizations and other non-profit or voluntary organizations, print and broadcast media entities, religious groups, labor unions, academic institutions, consulting firms, and for-profit private companies.
15) Are for-profit private companies eligible to apply?
For-profit private companies are included in the APS definition of eligible CSO types. However, for-profit entities are not eligible to earn a fee or profit under this funding, which affects budgeting and compliance.
16) Can an eligible applicant include advocacy, accountability, communications, research, training, or technical support activities?
The listing of diverse CSO types indicates USAID is open to a range of implementers and approaches, including community-based work, advocacy and accountability efforts, public communications, research or training components, and specialized technical support, as long as activities align with the program purpose and APS requirements.
17) What key areas does the APS tell applicants to focus on?
The APS highlights four main areas: (1) the kinds of activities USAID will consider for funding; (2) how much funding is available and the process and requirements for submitting an application starting with a concept paper; (3) how submissions will be evaluated; and (4) required or helpful documentation available online that can affect program design, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance obligations.
18) How will concept papers or applications be evaluated?
Submissions are expected to be evaluated competitively, with concept papers scored against published criteria described in the APS.
19) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 6, 2012, created on March 15, 2012, and the closing date for submissions was April 2, 2012.
20) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was time-bound and was archived on May 2, 2012.
21) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
22) Who should be contacted if an organization could not access the full announcement electronically?
USAID provided a point of contact for organizations unable to access the full announcement electronically: Geraldine Kyazze, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Rwanda in Kigali.
23) What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Geraldine Kyazze can be reached by phone at 250252596400. Communications should reference APS 696 12 00001.
24) What should applicants reference when contacting USAID about this APS?
Applicants should reference APS 696 12 00001 when contacting USAID/Rwanda about this opportunity.
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