Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA EGAT PEP 09 706
Apply for M OAA EGAT PEP 09 706
- The Agency for International Development in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Horticulture CRSP" 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 Apr 29, 2009 and posted on Feb 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2009. (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 $15,000,000.00 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).
- Any U.S. Non governmental Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID Horticulture Collaborative Research Support Program (Horticulture CRSP) is a discretionary U.S. government funding opportunity focused on strengthening horticulture value chains in developing-country contexts by combining applied research, capacity building, and market linkage work. The program is designed to help smallholders and small to medium sized enterprises participate more competitively in high-value horticultural markets by tackling bottlenecks that limit production performance and commercialization. In practical terms, the opportunity targets constraints that commonly prevent horticulture businesses from scaling or accessing better-paying markets, including production challenges, postharvest handling and losses, food safety requirements, marketing obstacles, and policy or “enabling environment” barriers.
A core feature of the Horticulture CRSP is the expectation that awardees will generate and use research findings rather than treating research as a stand-alone academic exercise. The funded work is meant to identify real-world constraints, test and refine appropriate technologies and practices, and then upgrade, disseminate, and apply that technical knowledge so it reaches producers and firms who can use it. This includes developing actionable recommendations that help connect producers to markets, such as guidance on meeting buyer standards, improving quality and consistency, reducing losses after harvest, and aligning practices with food safety expectations. The program also emphasizes the broader policy and institutional conditions that shape horticulture markets, with an aim to produce policy recommendations that make it easier for small producers and enterprises to participate successfully.
Partnership building and capacity development are central to the opportunity’s structure. The announcement highlights flexible mechanisms to create partnerships that build local scientific and technical capacity, suggesting a strong preference for collaborative arrangements that include local institutions and stakeholders. Alongside research and dissemination, the program is intended to strengthen academic and technical training, helping develop the human capital needed for sustained improvement in horticulture systems. Overall, the initiative is positioned as a bridge between research institutions, extension or technical support systems, and market actors, with the goal of making smallholder production more competitive and better aligned with high-value horticultural product markets.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is offered by the U.S. Agency for International Development under a Cooperative Agreement, indicating substantial USAID involvement during implementation and an expectation of ongoing collaboration between the agency and the recipient. The Funding Opportunity Number is M OAA EGAT PEP 09 706, and it falls under the Agriculture activity category with CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). USAID anticipated making one award, with an award floor of $3,000,000 and a ceiling of $15,000,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to contribute a portion of project costs through cash or allowable in-kind support consistent with the award terms.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-governmental organizations, with the listing indicating “Others” and clarifying eligibility as “Any U.S. Non governmental Organizations.” Key timeline details in the source include an original posted date of February 8, 2008, an original closing date of February 22, 2008, and a later current closing date listed as May 27, 2009, with an archive date of June 17, 2009. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Shanon Krause, Contract Specialist, within USAID (M/OAA/EGAT).
FAQs: USAID Horticulture Collaborative Research Support Program (Horticulture CRSP)
1) What is the USAID Horticulture CRSP funding opportunity?
The USAID Horticulture Collaborative Research Support Program (Horticulture CRSP) is a discretionary U.S. government funding opportunity focused on strengthening horticulture value chains in developing-country contexts. It combines applied research, capacity building, and market linkage work to help horticulture actors perform better and compete in higher-value markets.
2) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to help smallholders and small to medium sized enterprises participate more competitively in high-value horticultural markets. It does this by identifying and addressing bottlenecks that limit production performance and commercialization.
3) What types of constraints or bottlenecks does the program aim to address?
The opportunity targets common constraints that can prevent horticulture businesses from scaling or accessing better-paying markets, including:
- Production challenges
- Postharvest handling issues and postharvest losses
- Food safety requirements and expectations
- Marketing obstacles
- Policy or enabling environment barriers
4) Is this program only about research, or does it require implementation and use of findings?
A core feature is the expectation that awardees generate and use research findings rather than treating research as a stand-alone academic exercise. Funded work is intended to identify real-world constraints, test and refine appropriate technologies and practices, and then upgrade, disseminate, and apply technical knowledge so it reaches producers and firms who can use it.
5) What kinds of outputs or deliverables are implied by the program description?
Based on the description, the program emphasizes actionable outputs such as:
- Tested and refined technologies and practices relevant to horticulture production and commercialization
- Dissemination and application of technical knowledge to producers and firms
- Actionable recommendations to improve market access and competitiveness
- Guidance related to meeting buyer standards, improving quality and consistency, and reducing postharvest losses
- Recommendations aligned with food safety expectations
- Policy recommendations to improve the enabling environment for small producers and enterprises
6) Who are the intended beneficiaries of the Horticulture CRSP?
The program is intended to benefit smallholders and small to medium sized enterprises operating in horticulture value chains in developing-country contexts, particularly those seeking to compete in high-value horticultural markets.
7) How does the program approach market linkage and commercialization?
The opportunity emphasizes connecting producers to markets by producing practical recommendations and guidance. Examples mentioned include helping producers and firms meet buyer standards, improve product quality and consistency, reduce losses after harvest, and align practices with food safety expectations.
8) Does the opportunity address policy or institutional issues, or only technical issues?
It addresses both. Alongside production and postharvest constraints, the program emphasizes policy and institutional conditions (the enabling environment) that shape horticulture markets, with the aim of producing policy recommendations that make it easier for small producers and enterprises to participate successfully.
9) What role do partnerships play in this program?
Partnership building is central to the opportunity. The announcement highlights flexible mechanisms to create partnerships that build local scientific and technical capacity, and it suggests a strong preference for collaborative arrangements that include local institutions and stakeholders.
10) Is capacity building or training part of the program?
Yes. Capacity development is a major emphasis. In addition to research and dissemination, the program is intended to strengthen academic and technical training to develop the human capital needed for sustained improvement in horticulture systems.
11) What type of award instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered under a Cooperative Agreement. That indicates substantial USAID involvement during implementation and an expectation of ongoing collaboration between USAID and the recipient.
12) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M OAA EGAT PEP 09 706.
13) What is the activity category and CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Agriculture activity category and lists CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
14) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award.
15) What is the anticipated funding range for the award?
The award floor is $3,000,000 and the award ceiling is $15,000,000.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to contribute a portion of project costs through cash or allowable in-kind support consistent with the award terms.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-governmental organizations. The listing specifies eligibility as "Any U.S. Non governmental Organizations."
18) What are the key dates shown for this opportunity?
The source lists multiple dates, including:
- Original posted date: February 8, 2008
- Original closing date: February 22, 2008
- Current closing date (later listed): May 27, 2009
- Archive date: June 17, 2009
19) Who is the point of contact listed for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Shanon Krause, Contract Specialist, within USAID (M/OAA/EGAT).
20) What is USAID’s expected level of involvement during project implementation?
Because the award is a Cooperative Agreement, the description indicates substantial USAID involvement during implementation and an expectation of ongoing collaboration between the agency and the recipient.
21) How is the program positioned within the horticulture system?
Overall, the initiative is positioned as a bridge between research institutions, extension or technical support systems, and market actors, aiming to make smallholder production more competitive and better aligned with high-value horticultural product markets.
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