Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA DOFDA 09 857 APS
Apply for M OAA DOFDA 09 857 APS
- 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 "USAID/DCHA/CMM ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR CONFLICT MITIGATION AND RECONCILIATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES" 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 Jul 17, 2009 and posted on Apr 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 27, 2009 This APS is open for six months from the date of issuance, although USAID plans to review applications in rounds. Applications received no later than Friday, June 5, 2009 at MIDNIGHT local Mission time will be included in the first round of applications for review. USAID anticipates issuing one round for this APS during fiscal year 2009 (10/1/08 9/30/09). This APS may be amended to establish subsequent rounds and new submission deadlines based on funding availability.. (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 $25,000,000.00 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.
- USAID will not accept applications from individuals. Furthermore, U.S. Government departments and agencies may not apply for USAID funding under this APS. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), through its Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM), released an Annual Program Statement (APS) to fund projects that reduce violent conflict and support reconciliation in places affected by civil conflict and war. The core purpose is practical and people-centered: support activities that bring together individuals and groups from different ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds to lower tensions, build relationships, and create pathways for peaceful problem-solving in the countries identified in the APS. The opportunity is framed broadly so applicants can propose a range of approaches, as long as the work clearly contributes to conflict mitigation and reconciliation outcomes.
Funding is expected to total about USD 25,000,000 across awards, but the actual amount depends on USAID priorities, the number and quality of applications, and available funds. Awards are to be made using a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaborating on key decisions, monitoring, learning, and adaptive management) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal engagement. Individual award sizes are constrained: USAID will not consider proposals requesting less than USD 100,000 or more than USD 600,000. An exception is made for proposals focused on West Bank/Gaza and Israel, where applicants may request up to USD 1,000,000. The notice lists an overall ceiling of USD 25,000,000 for the APS, reflecting the anticipated total amount available to support the set of programs and activities under this announcement.
Eligibility is broad and largely unrestricted for organizational applicants. Qualified U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (both nonprofit and for-profit) as well as international organizations are invited to apply, provided they are legally recognized entities under applicable law. Individuals are not eligible to apply, and U.S. Government departments and agencies are explicitly excluded from applying for USAID funding under this APS. The assistance is categorized under CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, and the announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility (though voluntary cost share can sometimes be proposed depending on strategy and competitiveness).
In terms of timing, the APS was posted on April 27, 2009, and is open for a six-month period from issuance, with USAID planning to review applications in rounds rather than waiting to evaluate everything at the end. For the first review round, applications needed to be received by Friday, June 5, 2009 at midnight local Mission time. The overall closing date is listed as October 27, 2009, and USAID notes it may amend the APS to add additional rounds or adjust deadlines based on funding availability. This structure signals that early submission could be advantageous because funds may be committed during earlier rounds, and later rounds could be contingent on remaining resources and shifting priorities.
Overall, this opportunity is designed for organizations that can credibly operate in fragile or conflict-affected environments and can propose feasible, well-justified interventions that connect divided communities and reduce drivers of conflict. The point is not only dialogue for its own sake, but tangible conflict-mitigation and reconciliation results tied to local realities in the eligible countries. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Peggy Manthe, Contract Specialist, at 202-712-5318.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this USAID funding opportunity?
This opportunity is an Annual Program Statement (APS) released by USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), through the Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM). It is intended to fund projects that reduce violent conflict and support reconciliation in places affected by civil conflict and war.
2) What is the main purpose of the APS?
The core purpose is practical and people-centered: to support activities that bring together individuals and groups from different ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds to lower tensions, build relationships, and create pathways for peaceful problem-solving in the countries identified in the APS.
3) What kinds of activities does USAID want to support?
The APS is framed broadly, allowing applicants to propose a range of approaches, as long as the proposed work clearly contributes to conflict mitigation and reconciliation outcomes. The emphasis is on tangible results tied to local realities, not dialogue for its own sake.
4) Is the APS limited to a specific approach or model?
No. The opportunity is intentionally broad. Applicants may propose different strategies and approaches, provided they are clearly linked to reducing drivers of conflict and supporting reconciliation.
5) How much total funding is expected to be available under this APS?
USAID expects total funding of about USD 25,000,000 across awards. However, the actual amount depends on USAID priorities, the number and quality of applications received, and the availability of funds.
6) What is the funding range for an individual award?
USAID will not consider proposals requesting less than USD 100,000 or more than USD 600,000.
7) Are there any exceptions to the maximum award amount?
Yes. For proposals focused on West Bank/Gaza and Israel, applicants may request up to USD 1,000,000.
8) What type of award will USAID make?
Awards are to be made using a Cooperative Agreement. This generally means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on key decisions, monitoring, learning, and adaptive management, rather than issuing a grant with minimal engagement.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Qualified U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (both nonprofit and for-profit), as well as international organizations, are invited to apply, provided they are legally recognized entities under applicable law.
10) Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply under this APS.
11) Can U.S. Government departments or agencies apply?
No. U.S. Government departments and agencies are explicitly excluded from applying for USAID funding under this APS.
12) What is the CFDA number for this assistance?
The assistance is categorized under CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
14) When was the APS posted and how long is it open?
The APS was posted on April 27, 2009, and is open for a six-month period from issuance.
15) Does USAID review applications on a rolling basis or all at once?
USAID plans to review applications in rounds rather than waiting to evaluate all submissions at the end of the open period.
16) What was the deadline for the first review round?
For the first review round, applications needed to be received by Friday, June 5, 2009 at midnight local Mission time.
17) What is the overall closing date for the APS?
The overall closing date is October 27, 2009.
18) Can USAID change the schedule or add additional rounds?
Yes. USAID notes it may amend the APS to add additional rounds or adjust deadlines based on funding availability.
19) Is there an advantage to applying earlier rather than later?
Yes. Because USAID is reviewing in rounds and may commit funds during earlier rounds, early submission could be advantageous. Later rounds may depend on remaining resources and shifting priorities.
20) What kind of organizational capacity does this opportunity appear to target?
This opportunity is designed for organizations that can credibly operate in fragile or conflict-affected environments and can propose feasible, well-justified interventions that connect divided communities and reduce drivers of conflict.
21) What should an application clearly demonstrate to fit this APS?
Based on the APS description, proposals should clearly connect planned activities to conflict mitigation and reconciliation outcomes, emphasizing practical, locally grounded results that help lower tensions and improve peaceful problem-solving.
22) Who is the listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Peggy Manthe, Contract Specialist, at 202-712-5318.
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