Opportunity Information: Apply for OFDA FY08 004 APS
Apply for OFDA FY08 004 APS
- The Agency for International Development in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/DCHA/OFDA FY 2008 Annual Program Statement (APS) for Prevention of, and Response to, Gender Based Violence" 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 Sep 17, 2008 and posted on Apr 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 8, 2008. (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 $1,000,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/DCHA/OFDA FY 2008 Annual Program Statement (APS) for the Prevention of, and Response to, Gender Based Violence is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development, specifically through the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) within the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). The program is focused on overseas humanitarian contexts and is designed to support practical, field-oriented assistance programs that prevent and respond to gender based violence (GBV) in communities affected by disasters. The core intent is to reduce GBV risks and improve services for survivors among internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host communities, and other disaster-affected populations, while ensuring that interventions respect individual dignity and are sensitive to the culture and social context in which people live.
This funding opportunity is structured as an Annual Program Statement, which generally signals that the agency is seeking a range of project concepts and approaches that align with its objectives, rather than prescribing one single project model. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief. The program is tied to CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, reinforcing that the work must be implemented outside the United States and within an international humanitarian or disaster-response setting.
The opportunity allows for awards up to an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants could still propose leveraging other resources if relevant to their program design. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be contained in the full APS text. In practical terms, this typically means a wide range of organizations could apply, such as non-governmental organizations, international organizations, universities, private voluntary organizations, and potentially other entities that can demonstrate the capacity to implement overseas humanitarian programming.
The target populations and settings are explicitly humanitarian and disaster-related. OFDA highlights GBV among displaced and disaster-affected communities, including IDPs and returnees, as well as the host communities that receive them. This framing recognizes that GBV risks can increase in emergencies due to disrupted protection systems, weakened community structures, overcrowding, limited access to services, and heightened economic and social stress. The emphasis on respecting dignity and culture suggests that proposals are expected to be survivor-centered and ethically sound, while also grounded in local realities, norms, and community engagement. Programs would typically need to show how they will operate safely and confidentially, avoid causing harm, and connect prevention efforts with credible response services.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number OFDA FY08 004 APS and a posting date of April 11, 2008. The original closing date is listed as October 9, 2008, with a current closing date of October 8, 2008, and an archive date of November 7, 2008. These dates indicate the application window for that fiscal year APS cycle. For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Peggy Manthe (phone 202-661-9335, email pmanthe@usaid.gov), which is typical for federal grant postings to ensure access and administrative support during the application period.
Overall, this APS is a humanitarian assistance funding opportunity aimed at supporting overseas GBV prevention and response interventions in disaster-affected environments, with funding available up to $1 million per grant, no mandatory matching funds, and broad eligibility, provided applicants can meet any detailed requirements and technical expectations laid out in the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the USAID/DCHA/OFDA FY 2008 Annual Program Statement (APS) for the Prevention of, and Response to, Gender Based Violence (GBV). It is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) in the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support practical, field-oriented assistance programs that prevent and respond to gender based violence in communities affected by disasters. The core intent is to reduce GBV risks and improve services for survivors among disaster-affected populations, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host communities, and others impacted by emergencies.
What type of award is being offered?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What does it mean that this is an Annual Program Statement (APS)?
An APS generally indicates the agency is seeking a range of project concepts and approaches that align with the stated objectives, rather than prescribing a single required project model. Applicants are expected to propose approaches that fit the program goal of GBV prevention and response in humanitarian settings.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief.
Is this opportunity focused on U.S.-based or overseas programming?
It is focused on overseas humanitarian contexts. The program is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), reinforcing that supported work must be implemented outside the United States in an international humanitarian or disaster-response setting.
Which USAID office is sponsoring this APS?
This APS is issued through USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) within the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA).
Who are the intended beneficiaries or target populations?
The opportunity explicitly references disaster-affected populations, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host communities receiving displaced populations, and other communities affected by disasters.
What types of settings does the program target?
The program targets humanitarian and disaster-related settings where GBV risks may increase due to disrupted protection systems, weakened community structures, overcrowding, limited access to services, and heightened economic and social stress.
What is the maximum amount that can be awarded?
The award ceiling is up to $1,000,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. Applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility based on the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be included in the full APS text. In practical terms, this may include non-governmental organizations, international organizations, universities, private voluntary organizations, and other entities able to demonstrate capacity to implement overseas humanitarian programming.
What program qualities does USAID/OFDA emphasize for GBV interventions?
The APS emphasizes interventions that respect individual dignity and are sensitive to the culture and social context in which people live. This framing suggests a survivor-centered approach and attention to ethical and culturally grounded implementation in disaster-affected communities.
Does the APS suggest any expectations around safe and ethical service delivery?
Yes. The emphasis on dignity, culture, and improving services for survivors indicates proposals are expected to be ethically sound and grounded in local realities. The description also highlights the importance of avoiding harm and connecting prevention work with credible response services.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OFDA FY08 004 APS.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 11, 2008.
What are the closing dates for applications?
The original closing date is listed as October 9, 2008, and the current closing date is listed as October 8, 2008.
When is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date is November 7, 2008.
Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Peggy Manthe. Phone: 202-661-9335. Email: pmanthe@usaid.gov.
What is the associated CFDA number and what does it indicate?
The program is tied to CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. This indicates the assistance is intended for programs implemented outside the United States.
Is this opportunity intended for humanitarian disaster-response work specifically related to GBV?
Yes. The APS is described as a humanitarian assistance funding opportunity aimed at supporting overseas GBV prevention and response interventions in disaster-affected environments.
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