Opportunity Information: Apply for BAA 521 EGAD 201501
Apply for BAA 521 EGAD 201501
- The Agency for International Development in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Haiti Broad Agency Announcement Advancing Financial Inclusion in Haiti" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 24, 2015 and posted on Jul 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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/Haiti Broad Agency Announcement (BAA 521 EGAD 2015 01) is a competitive invitation for organizations and companies to submit Expressions of Interest proposing "game changing" solutions that can measurably advance financial inclusion in Haiti. Issued by USAID/Haiti through its Office of Economic Growth and Agricultural Development (EGAD), the opportunity is framed around expanding access to financial services that are safe, affordable, and relevant to Haitian households and businesses, with an emphasis on supporting the Government of Haiti's National Financial Inclusion Strategy. Rather than prescribing a single program model, the BAA is designed to surface innovative approaches, technologies, partnerships, or delivery mechanisms that could significantly increase the reach and usefulness of formal financial services across the country.
The announcement is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity and uses an "Other" funding instrument type, reflecting the BAA format, which is typically used when an agency wants to encourage novel ideas and flexible collaboration structures instead of a traditional, tightly defined procurement. The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, signaling that USAID was looking for solutions that could include experimentation, piloting, applied research, or technology-enabled models that can be tested and scaled. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which lowers barriers for applicants that may have strong ideas but limited ability to provide additional funds.
Eligibility is broadly open, described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could potentially apply (for example, nonprofits, private companies, academic institutions, financial institutions, or consortia), subject to any clarifications contained in the full text of the BAA. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2015, with an original and final closing date of August 27, 2015, and it was archived on September 26, 2015. The public listing shows an award ceiling and floor of 0, which generally indicates that specific funding levels were not stated in the summary record and would instead be detailed in the attached full announcement or determined during later stages of the process.
At its core, the opportunity sought partnerships to expand financial inclusion in practical terms: increasing the number of people and enterprises that can access and use formal financial products and services, and improving the quality and appropriateness of those services so they are actually usable for everyday needs. That includes the "safety" dimension (reducing risk for consumers, protecting funds, strengthening trust), the "affordability" dimension (lowering fees and transaction costs), and the "relevance" dimension (making products match real needs such as payments, savings, credit, insurance, or small-business finance). The BAA format suggests USAID wanted applicants to bring forward bold concepts, potentially combining innovations in digital finance, agent networks, mobile money, new credit scoring approaches, partnerships with telecom providers or financial institutions, consumer education, or other scalable mechanisms aligned with national strategy goals.
For applicants needing access to the full announcement package or having trouble retrieving it electronically, the listed point of contact is Gerard Casimir, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Haiti, reachable by phone at +509 2229 8917 or by email at gcasimir@usaid.gov.
FAQs: USAID/Haiti Broad Agency Announcement (BAA 521 EGAD 2015 01) - Financial Inclusion in Haiti
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the USAID/Haiti Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) numbered 521 EGAD 2015 01. It invited organizations and companies to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) with "game changing" solutions that could measurably advance financial inclusion in Haiti.
Who issued the BAA?
The BAA was issued by USAID/Haiti through its Office of Economic Growth and Agricultural Development (EGAD).
What problem or goal is USAID trying to address through this BAA?
The stated goal is to expand financial inclusion in Haiti by increasing access to financial services that are safe, affordable, and relevant to Haitian households and businesses. The opportunity also emphasizes alignment with the Government of Haiti's National Financial Inclusion Strategy.
What does "financial inclusion" mean in the context of this announcement?
In this announcement, financial inclusion focuses on increasing the number of people and enterprises that can access and use formal financial products and services, and improving the quality and appropriateness of those services so they work for everyday needs. The description highlights safety (reducing consumer risk and strengthening trust), affordability (lowering fees and transaction costs), and relevance (products that match real needs such as payments, savings, credit, insurance, or small-business finance).
Is USAID prescribing a single program model applicants must follow?
No. The BAA is explicitly framed to surface innovative approaches rather than prescribing one specific program design. Applicants were expected to propose their own approaches, technologies, partnerships, or delivery mechanisms that could significantly increase reach and usefulness of formal financial services.
What type of submission was requested?
The announcement invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) proposing "game changing" solutions to advance financial inclusion in Haiti.
What kinds of solutions were considered relevant or responsive?
The summary indicates USAID was looking for bold, potentially scalable concepts and partnerships. Examples mentioned include innovations in digital finance, agent networks, mobile money, new credit scoring approaches, partnerships with telecom providers or financial institutions, consumer education, and other mechanisms aligned with national strategy goals.
What is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and why use it here?
Based on the description provided, the BAA format was used to encourage novel ideas and flexible collaboration structures rather than a traditional, tightly defined procurement approach. It is positioned as a way to draw out innovative solutions that can be tested and scaled.
What funding opportunity category is this listed under?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instrument type is used?
The listing shows an "Other" funding instrument type, reflecting the BAA format and its flexible collaboration approach.
What is the activity or program area for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," indicating solutions could include experimentation, piloting, applied research, or technology-enabled models that can be tested and scaled.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required under the summary information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly open and "unrestricted," meaning any type of entity could potentially apply (for example, nonprofits, private companies, academic institutions, financial institutions, or consortia), subject to any clarifications in the full BAA text.
Does the summary specify an award minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling)?
The public listing shows an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0. This typically indicates the summary record did not state specific funding levels, and that details would appear in the full announcement package or be determined later in the process.
When was the opportunity posted?
The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2015.
What was the deadline to submit?
The original and final closing date listed is August 27, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on September 26, 2015, and the closing date was August 27, 2015.
What does "game changing" mean in this context?
The description uses "game changing" to signal USAID was seeking innovative solutions that could measurably move the needle on financial inclusion in Haiti, especially solutions that could significantly increase reach and improve the usefulness of formal financial services.
What does it mean that the services should be "safe, affordable, and relevant"?
The summary defines these dimensions as: safety (reducing risk for consumers, protecting funds, strengthening trust), affordability (lowering fees and transaction costs), and relevance (designing products that match real household and business needs, such as payments, savings, credit, insurance, or small-business finance).
How does the opportunity connect to Haiti's national priorities?
The announcement emphasizes support for the Government of Haiti's National Financial Inclusion Strategy, suggesting proposed solutions should align with and advance that strategy.
Who is the point of contact for questions or to request the full announcement package?
The listed point of contact is Gerard Casimir, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Haiti.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: +509 2229 8917. Email: gcasimir@usaid.gov.
What should applicants do if they cannot retrieve the announcement electronically?
The listing states that applicants needing access to the full announcement package or having trouble retrieving it electronically should contact Gerard Casimir at the phone number or email provided.
Does the summary describe how proposals will be evaluated?
No. The summary provided does not include evaluation criteria or a selection process. Those details would typically be found in the full BAA text.
Does the summary state how many awards would be made?
No. The summary does not specify the number of awards.
Does the summary list specific geographic limits within Haiti?
No. The summary frames the work as expanding financial inclusion across Haiti but does not list specific regions, cities, or target corridors.
Does the summary specify particular financial products that must be included?
No. It gives examples of needs and products (payments, savings, credit, insurance, small-business finance) but does not require a specific product mix in the summary description.
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