Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 11 000001
Apply for APS OAA 11 000001
- 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 FY 2011 Annual Program Statement (APS) 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 Jan 25, 2011 and posted on Jan 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 2011 While this APS is open for 180 days from the date of issuance, Applicants should note that USAID plans to review only one batch of applications under this funding opportunity. Applications received no later than 500 p.m. local Mission time on Friday, March 4, 2011 will be included in the first batch of applications for review. USAID reserves the right to request additional batches of applications if there are sufficient funds available however, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the deadline noted above for full consideration.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- USAID will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law. Local organizations are encouraged to apply for funding under this APS. A local organization applicant must be a local non governmental organization (NGO) recognized under the laws of the country in which it is domiciled. For specific purposes of this APS, a local NGO does not include subsidiaries, affiliates, or member entities of organizations located outside of, or organized outside of, the host country or region. Local organizations by this definition are not international organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/DCHA/CMM FY 2011 Annual Program Statement (APS) for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities is a discretionary USAID grant opportunity designed to support practical, on-the-ground efforts that reduce violence and strengthen peace and reconciliation in selected conflict-affected countries. The core purpose is twofold: first, to make measurable progress toward conflict mitigation and reconciliation outcomes in eligible countries listed in the APS attachments, and second, to advance USAID broader development objectives in those contexts, recognizing that instability and violent conflict can undermine governance, economic growth, and social cohesion. A central emphasis of this APS is the "people to people" approach, meaning programs that intentionally bring individuals and groups from different sides of a conflict into structured engagement that can reduce hostility, build relationships, and create a foundation for cooperation. USAID frames people to people programming as one tool among many for conflict mitigation, but the APS specifically targets this approach in order to strengthen the evidence base on what works, what does not, and why.
A key feature of the opportunity is its learning agenda. USAID is not only seeking to fund activities; it is also seeking to generate lessons learned and best practices that can be applied to future programming and future funding opportunities. The APS states that insights derived from funded projects will feed into DCHA/CMM research priorities related to conflict management and mitigation. In practical terms, this signals an expectation that applicants will think beyond delivering activities and will also document outcomes, reflect on implementation challenges, and capture transferable learning about design choices, participant selection, facilitation methods, and the conditions under which people to people interventions can contribute to reduced conflict and improved reconciliation.
From a funding and award structure perspective, USAID anticipated making around 20 awards under this APS, with an estimated total funding pool of $15.5 million. Individual award sizes were expected to range from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $1,200,000, which suggests USAID was looking for projects large enough to demonstrate meaningful impact and generate credible learning, but not so large that only major implementers could participate. The funding instrument type is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which can lower barriers to entry for organizations that may not have significant unrestricted funds.
Eligibility for the APS is broadly open (described as "unrestricted") to legally recognized organizational entities, with an explicit exclusion of individuals. USAID also highlights that local organizations are encouraged to apply. The APS provides a specific definition of "local organization" for this competition: a local applicant must be a local non-governmental organization recognized under the laws of the country where it is domiciled. Importantly, for purposes of this APS, USAID does not treat subsidiaries, affiliates, or member entities of organizations organized outside the host country or region as local organizations. This distinction is meant to prioritize truly local institutions rather than local branches of international organizations. The APS notes that eligibility may be subject to additional clarifications within the announcement, and applicants are directed to consult the country-specific instructions associated with the eligible country list.
The timeline is another important operational detail. The APS was posted on January 25, 2011 and remained open for roughly 180 days, with a stated closing date in late July 2011. However, USAID made clear it planned to review only one main batch of applications, and strongly encouraged submission by 5:00 p.m. local Mission time on Friday, March 4, 2011 to be included in that first review batch. USAID reserved the right to request additional batches if funding remained, but the practical takeaway is that organizations aiming for full consideration needed to treat early March as the real competitive deadline rather than relying on the later closing date.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number APS-OAA-11-000001 and is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The activity category is labeled "Conflict Management and Mitigation," placed under an "Other" category with clarification provided in the listing. Questions or access issues were directed to a specific USAID contact person, Peggy Manthe, with phone and email provided in the announcement.
Overall, this APS represents a targeted investment by USAID Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation in people-centered reconciliation and conflict reduction work in conflict-affected settings, paired with an explicit expectation that implementers will contribute to a wider body of knowledge about effective people to people conflict mitigation programming.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the USAID/DCHA/CMM FY 2011 Annual Program Statement (APS)?
It is a discretionary USAID grant opportunity to support conflict mitigation and reconciliation programs and activities in selected conflict-affected countries. The APS is issued by USAID's Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (DCHA/CMM).
What is the main purpose of this APS?
The APS has two core aims: (1) to make measurable progress toward conflict mitigation and reconciliation outcomes in eligible countries listed in the APS attachments, and (2) to advance USAID broader development objectives in those contexts, recognizing that instability and violent conflict can undermine governance, economic growth, and social cohesion.
What kind of programming does this APS emphasize?
The APS places a central emphasis on a "people to people" approach, meaning programs that intentionally bring individuals and groups from different sides of a conflict into structured engagement to reduce hostility, build relationships, and create a foundation for cooperation.
Does USAID consider "people to people" the only approach to conflict mitigation?
No. USAID frames people to people programming as one tool among many for conflict mitigation, but this APS specifically targets the people to people approach to strengthen the evidence base on what works, what does not, and why.
Why does this APS highlight learning and evidence?
A key feature of the opportunity is its learning agenda. USAID is not only seeking to fund activities, but also to generate lessons learned and best practices that can inform future programming and future funding opportunities.
What does the learning agenda imply for applicants?
It signals an expectation that applicants will look beyond delivering activities and will also document outcomes, reflect on implementation challenges, and capture transferable learning about design choices, participant selection, facilitation methods, and the conditions under which people to people interventions can contribute to reduced conflict and improved reconciliation.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making under this APS?
USAID anticipated making around 20 awards under this APS.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this APS?
The estimated total funding pool was $15.5 million.
What is the expected size range for individual awards?
Individual award sizes were expected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $1,200,000 (ceiling).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided for this APS.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly open ("unrestricted") to legally recognized organizational entities, with an explicit exclusion of individuals.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Are local organizations encouraged to apply?
Yes. USAID highlights that local organizations are encouraged to apply.
How does this APS define a "local organization"?
For this competition, a local applicant must be a local non-governmental organization recognized under the laws of the country where it is domiciled.
Are subsidiaries or affiliates of international organizations considered local organizations under this APS?
No. For purposes of this APS, subsidiaries, affiliates, or member entities of organizations organized outside the host country or region are not treated as local organizations.
Which countries are eligible for programming under this APS?
The eligible countries are those listed in the APS attachments (the country list is referenced as being in attachments rather than fully described in the summary information provided here).
Are there country-specific instructions applicants need to follow?
Yes. Applicants are directed to consult the country-specific instructions associated with the eligible country list, and eligibility may be subject to additional clarifications within the announcement.
When was the APS posted?
The APS was posted on January 25, 2011.
How long was the APS open?
It remained open for roughly 180 days, with a stated closing date in late July 2011.
What was the practical deadline for full consideration?
USAID planned to review only one main batch of applications and strongly encouraged submission by 5:00 p.m. local Mission time on Friday, March 4, 2011 to be included in that first review batch.
Could USAID review additional batches of applications?
Yes. USAID reserved the right to request additional batches if funding remained, but the guidance suggests applicants should treat early March as the real competitive deadline rather than relying on the later closing date.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this APS?
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number APS-OAA-11-000001.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
It is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How is the activity category described?
The activity category is labeled "Conflict Management and Mitigation" and is placed under an "Other" category with clarification provided in the listing.
Who should applicants contact with questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues were directed to a specific USAID contact person named in the announcement: Peggy Manthe (phone and email were provided in the announcement materials).
What is USAID hoping to get beyond project implementation?
In addition to on-the-ground conflict reduction and reconciliation results, USAID is seeking insights that will feed into DCHA/CMM research priorities related to conflict management and mitigation, including lessons learned and best practices from funded projects.
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