Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 278 14 000001
Apply for RFA 278 14 000001
- The Jordan USAID Amman in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Gender Program" 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 Jan 16, 2014 and posted on Dec 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,800,000.00 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).
- Applicants who are eligible to apply are US, international or national organizations, faith based organizations, or educational institutions, who are able to respond in person through oral applications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID Gender Program (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 278 14 000001) was a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID in Jordan through the USAID Mission in Amman. It was designed to advance gender equality and increase the empowerment of women and girls by supporting a coordinated set of activities that address social norms, legal and institutional enforcement, and the quality and accessibility of services. The program was structured around three core components: expanding social dialogue on gender equality, strengthening enforcement and advocacy for female empowerment, and improving services for women and girls. Taken together, these components signal an approach that aims to combine public engagement and attitude change with stronger systems for protecting rights and delivering practical support.
The first component, expanding social dialogue on gender equality, focuses on increasing public discussion and community-level engagement around gender-related issues. In practice, this kind of component typically supports efforts that bring together stakeholders such as community leaders, youth, civil society groups, media, educators, and religious or local influencers to discuss gender norms, women s participation in public life, and barriers to equality. The intention is to widen understanding of gender equality, reduce social resistance to women s empowerment, and create an environment where reforms and service improvements are more likely to be accepted and sustained. The emphasis on dialogue suggests the program valued changing narratives and encouraging broad-based participation rather than limiting work to technical policy changes alone.
The second component, strengthening enforcement and advocacy for female empowerment, indicates support for both the implementation of existing protections and the push for improved policies and practices. Enforcement commonly refers to making sure laws, regulations, and institutional procedures that affect women and girls are actually applied fairly and consistently, including within justice, labor, education, and social protection systems. Advocacy points to work led by civil society and partners to promote reforms, increase accountability, and ensure decision makers respond to gender equality priorities. This component implies that the opportunity was not only about awareness raising, but also about strengthening the structures that protect rights, address discrimination, and ensure women and girls can access opportunities and remedies when rights are violated.
The third component, improving services for women and girls, centers on strengthening the availability, quality, and responsiveness of services that directly affect women s wellbeing and safety. This can include services related to health, psychosocial support, legal aid, protection from gender-based violence, referral systems, shelters, and other community or government services tailored to women and girls needs. The word improve suggests a focus on service delivery performance, coordination among providers, and practical access barriers such as geographic reach, confidentiality, quality standards, staff capacity, and culturally appropriate engagement.
USAID planned to make a single award under this opportunity, using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates that USAID expected substantial involvement with the recipient during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination with other stakeholders. The total estimated funding was USD 13,800,000, and the award ceiling and floor were both listed as USD 13,800,000, which implies an anticipated single award at that full amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the selected recipient would need to contribute a portion of project resources, whether through cash or approved in-kind contributions, according to the terms set out in the full announcement. Eligibility was broad and included U.S., international, or national organizations, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions, with a notable requirement that applicants be able to respond in person through oral applications. This detail suggests the application process included an oral presentation or in-person proposal defense as part of the evaluation.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on December 19, 2013, with an original closing date of January 21, 2014, later extended by one day to January 22, 2014. The listing was archived on February 21, 2014. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed was Arwa Ghanma, Senior Acquisition Specialist at USAID Jordan, reachable by phone at 962 6 5906686 or by email at aghanma@usaid.gov.
USAID Gender Program (RFA 278 14 000001) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the USAID Gender Program (RFA 278 14 000001)?
The USAID Gender Program (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 278 14 000001) was a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID in Jordan through the USAID Mission in Amman. It was designed to advance gender equality and increase the empowerment of women and girls through a coordinated set of activities addressing social norms, legal and institutional enforcement, and the quality and accessibility of services.
2) Who issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically through the USAID Mission in Amman, Jordan.
3) What was the overall goal of the program?
The overall goal was to advance gender equality and increase the empowerment of women and girls by supporting activities that work together across public dialogue, enforcement and advocacy, and service improvements.
4) What approach did the program take to advance gender equality?
The program emphasized a combined approach: (1) public engagement and attitude change through broader social dialogue, (2) stronger systems for protecting rights via enforcement and advocacy, and (3) practical support through improved services for women and girls.
5) What were the three core components of the program?
The program was structured around three components: expanding social dialogue on gender equality, strengthening enforcement and advocacy for female empowerment, and improving services for women and girls.
6) What did "expanding social dialogue on gender equality" mean in this opportunity?
This component focused on increasing public discussion and community-level engagement around gender-related issues. It suggested support for efforts that bring stakeholders together (such as community leaders, youth, civil society groups, media, educators, and religious or local influencers) to discuss gender norms, women and girls participation in public life, and barriers to equality.
7) What outcomes did the social dialogue component aim to support?
Based on the description, the social dialogue component aimed to widen understanding of gender equality, reduce social resistance to women empowerment, and create an enabling environment where reforms and service improvements would be more accepted and sustained.
8) What did "strengthening enforcement and advocacy for female empowerment" refer to?
This component indicated support for both implementing existing protections and encouraging improved policies and practices. "Enforcement" referred to ensuring laws, regulations, and institutional procedures affecting women and girls are applied fairly and consistently, including within systems such as justice, labor, education, and social protection. "Advocacy" referred to work led by civil society and partners to promote reforms, increase accountability, and ensure decision makers respond to gender equality priorities.
9) Was the program limited to awareness raising activities?
No. The description indicates the opportunity was not only about awareness raising, but also about strengthening structures that protect rights, address discrimination, and help ensure women and girls can access opportunities and remedies when rights are violated.
10) What did "improving services for women and girls" cover?
This component centered on strengthening the availability, quality, and responsiveness of services that directly affect women wellbeing and safety. Examples mentioned include health services, psychosocial support, legal aid, protection from gender-based violence, referral systems, shelters, and other community or government services tailored to women and girls needs.
11) What kinds of service delivery issues did the opportunity highlight?
The description suggests a focus on service delivery performance and coordination among providers, as well as access barriers such as geographic reach, confidentiality, quality standards, staff capacity, and culturally appropriate engagement.
12) How many awards did USAID plan to make under this opportunity?
USAID planned to make a single award under this funding opportunity.
13) What type of funding instrument was planned?
The planned instrument was a Cooperative Agreement.
14) What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about USAID involvement?
The description states that a Cooperative Agreement generally indicates USAID expected substantial involvement with the recipient during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination with other stakeholders.
15) What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding was USD 13,800,000.
16) What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were listed as USD 13,800,000, implying an anticipated single award at the full amount rather than a range of award sizes.
17) What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
18) Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the selected recipient would need to contribute a portion of project resources through cash or approved in-kind contributions, according to the terms in the full announcement.
19) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included U.S., international, or national organizations, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions.
20) Was there any special application requirement mentioned?
Yes. A notable requirement was that applicants be able to respond in person through oral applications, suggesting the process included an oral presentation or an in-person proposal defense as part of evaluation.
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 19, 2013.
22) What was the original closing date and was it extended?
The original closing date was January 21, 2014, and it was later extended by one day to January 22, 2014.
23) When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on February 21, 2014.
24) Who was the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed was Arwa Ghanma, Senior Acquisition Specialist at USAID Jordan.
25) How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
Arwa Ghanma could be reached by phone at 962 6 5906686 or by email at aghanma@usaid.gov.
26) Where was the opportunity administered?
The opportunity was administered through USAID Jordan, via the USAID Mission in Amman.
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