Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 12 000006
Apply for APS OAA 12 000006
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Toward Inclusive Markets Everywhere (TIME)" 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 7, 2012 and posted on May 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2012 The closing date for this opportunity is June 7, 2012 at 200PM EST. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Toward Inclusive Markets Everywhere (TIME) opportunity is an Annual Program Statement (APS) released by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically through its Microenterprise Development office (USAID/MD). The program is designed to fund innovative, practical ideas that expand and strengthen inclusive market development, meaning market systems that deliberately create participation and benefits for poor households and small producers rather than leaving them excluded from growth. The emphasis is on building "suites of services" and technical assistance that can be deployed to improve how markets work for disadvantaged groups, with a strong priority on outcomes that measurably benefit the rural poor.
USAID/MD is looking for applications that can translate innovation into real, trackable results. While the announcement does not limit proposals to a single sector, it clearly targets approaches that help microenterprises and small economic actors connect to markets more effectively. In practice, this typically includes interventions such as improving access to market information, strengthening producer-business linkages, increasing the quality and consistency of supply chains, supporting business development services, enabling access to appropriate finance, improving standards and certification pathways, and addressing constraints that keep low-income or rural participants from competing fairly. Proposals are expected to focus on measurable outcomes, so applicants would need to define clear indicators and credible methods for demonstrating improvements in income, productivity, market access, resilience, or other welfare gains for poor communities.
In terms of funding, USAID anticipated making roughly three to five awards. Individual awards were expected to range broadly, generally between about $200,000 and $1,000,000 in the narrative description, with an estimated total funding level of $4.5 million. The posted award ceiling in the source data is $750,000, and the performance period for any award could be up to three years. The APS structure also gives USAID flexibility: the agency explicitly reserves the right to make only a single award, to fund only certain components of an application rather than the full proposal, or to make no awards at all if submissions are not strong enough or if funding priorities shift. Final award numbers and sizes depend on available funds and the interests and requirements of USAID's economic growth and microenterprise leadership (referenced as EGAT/MD in the text), as well as the overall viability of the applications received.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition is broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the source data, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not be able to provide significant non-federal contributions. The assistance listing references CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), indicating an international development focus rather than domestic programming.
Timeline-wise, the opportunity was posted on May 7, 2012, and the stated closing date was June 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with the record archived on June 8, 2012. The APS is described as being open for one year after release, and USAID indicated it expected funding under the APS approach to continue into FY 2012 and beyond, suggesting an ongoing mechanism for soliciting and funding market-inclusion innovations over time rather than a one-off competition. For administrative questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is David Lavine, Agreement Specialist, at USAID.
FAQs: Toward Inclusive Markets Everywhere (TIME) - USAID Annual Program Statement (APS)
What is the Toward Inclusive Markets Everywhere (TIME) opportunity?
TIME is an Annual Program Statement (APS) issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Microenterprise Development office (USAID/MD). It is designed to fund innovative, practical ideas that expand and strengthen inclusive market development, with a strong priority on outcomes that measurably benefit the rural poor.
What does "inclusive market development" mean in this APS?
In this opportunity, inclusive market development refers to market systems that deliberately create participation and benefits for poor households and small producers, rather than leaving them excluded from economic growth. The focus is on improving how markets work for disadvantaged groups.
What is the main goal USAID/MD is trying to achieve through TIME?
USAID/MD is seeking applications that translate innovation into real, trackable results by strengthening the ability of microenterprises and small economic actors to connect to markets more effectively, with measurable welfare gains for poor communities (especially the rural poor).
Is TIME limited to a specific sector?
No. The announcement does not limit proposals to a single sector. However, it clearly targets approaches that help microenterprises and small economic actors connect to markets more effectively.
What kinds of activities or interventions does USAID expect to see in proposals?
The APS highlights interventions that typically include improving access to market information, strengthening producer-business linkages, increasing the quality and consistency of supply chains, supporting business development services, enabling access to appropriate finance, improving standards and certification pathways, and addressing constraints that keep low-income or rural participants from competing fairly.
What is meant by building "suites of services"?
TIME emphasizes building deployable suites of services and technical assistance that can be used to improve how markets function for disadvantaged groups. The aim is to provide practical support that helps inclusive market systems work better and deliver measurable benefits.
What outcomes does USAID want applicants to measure?
Proposals are expected to focus on measurable outcomes and define clear indicators and credible methods for demonstrating improvements. Examples mentioned include improvements in income, productivity, market access, resilience, or other welfare gains for poor communities.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making under TIME?
USAID anticipated making roughly three to five awards, based on the information provided.
What is the expected funding amount per award?
Individual awards were expected to range broadly. The narrative description indicates a general range of about $200,000 to $1,000,000, while the posted award ceiling in the source data is $750,000.
What is the total estimated funding level for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level referenced is $4.5 million.
What is the maximum performance period for an award?
The performance period for any award could be up to three years.
Can USAID decide to fund only part of a proposal?
Yes. USAID explicitly reserves the right to fund only certain components of an application rather than the full proposal.
Can USAID decide to make fewer awards than expected, or none at all?
Yes. The APS structure gives USAID flexibility, including the right to make only a single award or to make no awards if submissions are not strong enough or if funding priorities shift.
What factors influence final award numbers and award sizes?
Final award numbers and sizes depend on available funds and the interests and requirements of USAID's economic growth and microenterprise leadership (referenced as EGAT/MD), as well as the overall viability of the applications received.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition is broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the source data.
What is the assistance listing or CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing referenced is CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, indicating an international development focus rather than domestic programming.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on May 7, 2012. The stated closing date was June 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
When was the record archived?
The record was archived on June 8, 2012.
How long is the APS described as being open after release?
The APS is described as being open for one year after release.
Does the APS indicate that funding could continue beyond FY 2012?
Yes. USAID indicated it expected funding under the APS approach to continue into FY 2012 and beyond, suggesting an ongoing mechanism for soliciting and funding inclusive market innovation over time.
Who is the contact for administrative questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed is David Lavine, Agreement Specialist, at USAID.
Which USAID office released this APS?
The APS was released by USAID through its Microenterprise Development office (USAID/MD).
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