Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 388 14 00001
Apply for RFI 388 14 00001
- The Bangladesh USAID Dhaka 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/Bangladesh Request for Information from qualified Bangladeshi and/or international organizations able to strengthen the capacity of worker organizations" 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 3, 2014 and posted on Mar 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2014. (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 $5.00 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 opportunity is a USAID/Bangladesh Request for Information (RFI) titled "USAID/Bangladesh Request for Information from qualified Bangladeshi and/or international organizations able to strengthen the capacity of worker organizations" (Funding Opportunity Number: RFI 388 14 00001). It was published by USAID in Dhaka under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The core purpose of the RFI is to gather information from organizations that have the ability to support and strengthen worker organizations in Bangladesh, typically meaning groups such as labor unions, worker associations, or other representative worker bodies that advocate for workers rights and help improve workplace conditions. Since it is an RFI, the government is not asking for full project proposals or making an award through this notice; instead, USAID is collecting market information to understand what capable organizations exist, what approaches they would recommend, and what implementation capacity is available.
Because the notice is explicitly labeled as an RFI only, it should be understood as part of USAID's planning and research process rather than a commitment to fund a program. RFIs are often used to shape a future solicitation by helping the agency learn what kinds of technical assistance models are realistic, what partnerships make sense, what geographic or sectoral experience is available, and what typical budget ranges and timelines might look like. The listing indicates the Opportunity Category as "Earmark" and the Funding Instrument Type as "Other," with the activity category also shown as "Other," suggesting the posting is primarily informational and not aligned to a standard grant or cooperative agreement competition at this stage.
Eligibility is described as "Unrestricted," meaning both Bangladeshi and international entities could respond, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement text. In practical terms, that typically includes non-profits, NGOs, private contractors, associations, academic institutions, or other relevant organizations that can demonstrate credible experience working with worker organizations, labor rights, organizational development, training, advocacy, collective bargaining support, leadership development, governance and transparency, financial management, and related capacity-building areas. The notice also states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which is common for an RFI since it is not an award action.
The timeline in the posting shows it was posted and created on March 3, 2014, with a closing date of March 17, 2014, and later archived on April 16, 2014. That means the response window was about two weeks, which is typical for an RFI intended to quickly capture information from the field. The "Award Ceiling" and "Award Floor" are listed as 5 and 2, but the description makes clear these numbers were entered only because the system requires those fields and they do not represent real funding levels or an actual award range. In other words, the presence of those figures should not be interpreted as a promise of funding or a budget signal.
For organizations that needed help accessing the full announcement, the contact person listed is Mohammad Hussain, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID, with phone number 0088028855500 and email mmhussain@usaid.gov. Overall, the main takeaway is that USAID/Bangladesh was exploring potential partners and approaches for strengthening worker organizations, and this notice served as an information-gathering step that could inform a later, formal funding opportunity.
FAQs: USAID/Bangladesh Request for Information (RFI) on Strengthening Worker Organizations (RFI 388 14 00001)
1) What is this opportunity?
This notice is a USAID/Bangladesh Request for Information (RFI) titled "USAID/Bangladesh Request for Information from qualified Bangladeshi and/or international organizations able to strengthen the capacity of worker organizations" (Funding Opportunity Number: RFI 388 14 00001). It was published by USAID in Dhaka under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
2) Is this a grant competition or a request for full proposals?
No. This is explicitly an RFI, which means USAID is collecting information for planning and market research. The notice is not requesting full project proposals and it is not making an award through this RFI.
3) What is the purpose of issuing an RFI like this?
The stated purpose is to gather information from organizations that can support and strengthen worker organizations in Bangladesh. RFIs are commonly used to help an agency understand what capable organizations exist, what approaches are realistic, what implementation capacity is available, and what partnerships or models could make sense for a future program.
4) What types of organizations is USAID trying to support through this effort?
The focus is on strengthening "worker organizations" in Bangladesh, typically meaning labor unions, worker associations, or other representative worker bodies that advocate for workers rights and help improve workplace conditions.
5) What kinds of capabilities or experience might a respondent highlight?
Based on the notice description, respondents would generally be expected to demonstrate credible experience with worker organizations and capacity building, such as organizational development, training, advocacy support, collective bargaining support, leadership development, governance and transparency, financial management, and related areas that strengthen representative worker bodies.
6) Who is eligible to respond?
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted." In practical terms, that indicates both Bangladeshi and international entities could respond, subject to any additional details in the full announcement.
7) What types of entities does "unrestricted" eligibility typically include?
The posting indicates that eligible respondents could include non-profits, NGOs, private contractors, associations, academic institutions, or other relevant organizations able to demonstrate appropriate experience and capacity related to strengthening worker organizations.
8) Does this RFI require cost share or matching funds?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. This is consistent with the fact that an RFI is not an award action.
9) Does responding to this RFI lead to an award or funding?
No. The notice should be understood as an information-gathering step rather than a commitment to fund a program. A response may inform USAID planning or shape a later solicitation, but this RFI itself is not an award.
10) Could there be a future USAID solicitation related to this topic?
Possibly. The notice explains that RFIs are often used to shape a future solicitation by helping the agency learn what technical assistance models are feasible, what experience is available, and what typical timelines and budget ranges might look like. However, the RFI does not commit USAID to issuing a future funding opportunity.
11) What is the Opportunity Category and what does it imply?
The listing shows the Opportunity Category as "Earmark." Along with other fields in the posting, this supports the idea that the notice is primarily informational and part of planning rather than a standard open grant competition at this stage.
12) What is the Funding Instrument Type for this notice?
The Funding Instrument Type is shown as "Other," which is consistent with the posting being an RFI rather than a standard grant or cooperative agreement solicitation.
13) What is the Activity Category?
The Activity Category is also shown as "Other," further indicating the posting is not aligned to a typical program category in a way that signals a standard competition.
14) When was the RFI posted and when did it close?
The posting shows it was posted/created on March 3, 2014, and closed on March 17, 2014. It was later archived on April 16, 2014.
15) How long was the response window?
About two weeks, based on the March 3 to March 17, 2014 dates. That kind of response window is common for RFIs intended to quickly gather field input.
16) What do the listed Award Ceiling and Award Floor numbers mean?
The Award Ceiling and Award Floor are listed as 5 and 2, but the description makes clear these figures were entered only because the posting system requires values. They do not represent real funding levels, an award range, or a budget signal.
17) Should organizations interpret the Award Ceiling/Floor as an indication of expected funding?
No. The notice explicitly indicates those numbers are not meaningful for funding expectations and should not be interpreted as a promise of funding or a budget indicator.
18) What is the CFDA number and program reference?
The posting references CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
19) Who is the point of contact for this RFI?
The contact person listed is Mohammad Hussain, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID.
20) How can organizations reach the contact person listed?
Phone: 0088028855500. Email: mmhussain@usaid.gov.
21) Where was this notice issued?
It was published by USAID in Dhaka under USAID/Bangladesh.
22) What is the main takeaway for organizations reviewing this notice now?
This posting was an information-gathering step to identify capable organizations and approaches for strengthening worker organizations in Bangladesh. It was not a funding commitment, and it served to inform USAID planning and potentially a later, formal funding opportunity.
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