Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OFDA 15 000001
Apply for APS OFDA 15 000001
- The Agency for International Development in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support to Local Capacity Building and Emergency Response Efforts in Syria" 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 Nov 20, 2014 and posted on Oct 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Please note the following important deadlines Deadline for Receipt of Questions October 31, 20141600hrsEST Submission Date Receipt of First Round of Concept Papers December 5, 20141600hrsEST Submission Date Receipt of Full Applications (By invitation only See Section V of APS OFDA 15 000001) APS Closing Date May 31, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 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 "Support to Local Capacity Building and Emergency Response Efforts in Syria" was issued by USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) under Funding Opportunity Number APS OFDA 15 000001. It is a discretionary funding opportunity that plans to use a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would likely work closely with USAID/OFDA during implementation. The overall purpose aligns with OFDA's core mandate: saving lives, reducing human suffering, and limiting the social and economic damage caused by disasters. In this case, the disaster context is the conflict in Syria and the urgent, recurring humanitarian needs it has created across affected communities.
The program is built around two connected objectives. The first objective focuses on strengthening local humanitarian organizations operating inside Syria by improving their technical skills, management capacity, and programmatic abilities. The intent is not only to help these organizations deliver better services in the short term, but also to raise the quality and consistency of their internal systems and field operations over time. This could include strengthening areas such as program design and monitoring, financial management, operational planning, compliance practices, staff development, and other organizational functions that directly influence whether humanitarian assistance is delivered safely, effectively, and accountably.
The second objective complements the first by providing small-scale grants that enable local Syrian NGOs to respond to immediate emergency needs throughout Syria. Rather than limiting the award solely to training or institutional development, OFDA is looking for a structure that can translate capacity strengthening into real-world response. In practice, this is framed as an "umbrella mechanism" where the prime awardee would manage and issue sub-awards to vetted local organizations so they can carry out urgent, targeted humanitarian interventions for conflict-affected populations.
USAID/OFDA anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $10,000,000. The award ceiling is $10,000,000 and the award floor is listed as $0, signaling flexibility in final award size depending on the strength and scope of proposals. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity information provided. The funding activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief, and the CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to different types of entities unless additional eligibility limits are described in the full announcement.
The application process followed a staged timeline. Applicants were first able to submit questions by October 31, 2014 (4:00 PM EST). Concept papers were due initially on November 21, 2014 (4:00 PM EST), and later updated to December 5, 2014 (4:00 PM EST). Full applications were to be submitted by invitation only, indicating that USAID/OFDA intended to screen concept papers first and then invite selected applicants to submit complete proposals, with the APS closing date set as May 31, 2015. The opportunity was posted October 22, 2014, created November 20, 2014, and later archived July 31, 2015.
Overall, this opportunity was designed to fund a lead organization capable of running a dual-purpose platform: a structured capacity-building program for local Syrian humanitarian actors and a sub-granting facility that channels rapid, small grants to local NGOs to meet urgent needs on the ground. For official program requirements and detailed submission instructions, applicants were directed to review the full APS announcement for APS OFDA 15 000001, and to contact OFDAAPS1501@ofda.gov if they had difficulty accessing it.
FAQs: Support to Local Capacity Building and Emergency Response Efforts in Syria (APS OFDA 15 000001)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Support to Local Capacity Building and Emergency Response Efforts in Syria."
Which U.S. Government office issued this opportunity?
It was issued by USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS OFDA 15 000001.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What award instrument did USAID/OFDA plan to use?
USAID/OFDA planned to use a cooperative agreement, which typically means the recipient would work closely with USAID/OFDA during implementation.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose aligns with OFDA's core mandate: saving lives, reducing human suffering, and limiting the social and economic damage caused by disasters, in this case within the conflict-driven humanitarian context in Syria.
What disaster or crisis context does this opportunity address?
The opportunity is focused on the conflict in Syria and the urgent, recurring humanitarian needs affecting communities across Syria.
How is the program structured at a high level?
The program is built around two connected objectives: (1) strengthening local humanitarian organizations inside Syria through capacity building, and (2) providing small-scale grants that enable local Syrian NGOs to respond to immediate emergency needs throughout Syria.
What is the first objective of the program?
The first objective is to strengthen local humanitarian organizations operating inside Syria by improving their technical skills, management capacity, and programmatic abilities, with the aim of improving the quality and consistency of systems and field operations over time.
What kinds of capacity-building areas are mentioned?
Examples mentioned include program design and monitoring, financial management, operational planning, compliance practices, staff development, and other organizational functions that influence safe, effective, and accountable humanitarian delivery.
What is the second objective of the program?
The second objective is to provide small-scale grants that enable local Syrian NGOs to meet immediate emergency needs throughout Syria, translating capacity strengthening into real-world humanitarian response.
What does "umbrella mechanism" mean in this opportunity?
In this opportunity, an "umbrella mechanism" refers to an arrangement where the prime awardee manages and issues sub-awards to vetted local organizations so they can implement urgent, targeted humanitarian interventions for conflict-affected populations.
How many awards did USAID/OFDA anticipate making?
USAID/OFDA anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $10,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $10,000,000.
What is the award floor and what does it imply?
The award floor is listed as $0, which signals flexibility in the final award size depending on proposal strength and scope.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to different types of entities unless additional limits are included in the full announcement.
Was there a deadline to submit questions?
Yes. Applicants could submit questions by October 31, 2014 (4:00 PM EST).
When were concept papers due?
Concept papers were originally due November 21, 2014 (4:00 PM EST), and this was later updated to December 5, 2014 (4:00 PM EST).
Were full applications accepted from everyone?
No. Full applications were to be submitted by invitation only, indicating that USAID/OFDA planned to review concept papers first and then invite selected applicants to submit complete proposals.
What was the APS closing date?
The APS closing date was May 31, 2015.
When was the opportunity posted, created, and archived?
It was posted on October 22, 2014; created on November 20, 2014; and archived on July 31, 2015.
What kind of organization would be a good fit to serve as the prime awardee, based on the description?
Based on the description, the prime awardee would need to be able to run a dual-purpose platform: a structured capacity-building program for local Syrian humanitarian actors and a sub-granting facility that can issue rapid, small grants to vetted local NGOs for urgent response activities.
Where should applicants look for official requirements and submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to review the full APS announcement for APS OFDA 15 000001 for official requirements and detailed submission instructions.
Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the full APS announcement?
If applicants had difficulty accessing the full APS announcement, they were directed to contact OFDAAPS1501@ofda.gov.
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