Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 278 16 000013

  • The Agency for International Development, Jordan USAID-Amman 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/Jordan Water Innovations Technologies" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Sep 08, 2016.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 24, 2016. (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 $35,000,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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.
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Opportunity Summary:

The USAID/Jordan Water Innovations Technologies (WIT) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 278 16 000013) is a discretionary U.S. government grant competition run by the U.S. Agency for International Development mission in Jordan (USAID-Amman). The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant, with active collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and key decisions.

The purpose of the solicitation is to select one qualified organization to deliver technical assistance in support of USAID/Jordan's Water Innovations Technologies initiative. While the notice summary does not list specific technical components, the framing indicates the recipient would be expected to provide specialized support that advances water-related innovation and technology efforts in Jordan under USAID's broader water portfolio. The opportunity emphasizes that applicants should read the full announcement carefully to understand the exact program approach USAID is seeking, along with the required application contents and how proposals will be evaluated.

In terms of eligibility, the competition is open and listed as "unrestricted," meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets any additional eligibility conditions described in the full funding opportunity. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 98.001, which is commonly used for USAID foreign assistance.

The maximum award amount (ceiling) is USD 35,000,000, and USAID anticipated making a single award under this solicitation (Expected Awards: 1). The announcement was created on September 8, 2016, and the original closing date for applications was October 24, 2016. Overall, this is a sizeable, single-award technical assistance effort intended to support USAID/Jordan's work on water innovations and technologies, with selection based on the application requirements and evaluation criteria laid out in the full solicitation.

FAQs: USAID/Jordan Water Innovations Technologies (WIT) - Funding Opportunity Number RFA 278 16 000013

What is the USAID/Jordan Water Innovations Technologies (WIT) funding opportunity?

It is a discretionary U.S. government grant competition run by the U.S. Agency for International Development mission in Jordan (USAID-Amman) to support the USAID/Jordan Water Innovations Technologies (WIT) initiative.

Who is issuing and managing this opportunity?

The opportunity is issued by USAID, specifically the USAID mission in Jordan (USAID-Amman).

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?

The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 278 16 000013.

What type of award is being offered (grant, contract, or something else)?

The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, which is a type of federal assistance award.

What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?

Based on the notice summary, a cooperative agreement typically indicates USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant, including active collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and key decisions.

What is the purpose of this solicitation?

The purpose is to select one qualified organization to deliver technical assistance in support of USAID/Jordan's Water Innovations Technologies initiative.

What will the selected organization be expected to do?

The notice summary indicates the recipient would provide technical assistance that advances water-related innovation and technology efforts in Jordan under USAID's broader water portfolio. The summary does not list specific technical components.

Are the specific technical components or activities listed in the summary?

No. The notice summary states that it does not list specific technical components, and it emphasizes reading the full announcement for the exact program approach and requirements.

How many awards does USAID expect to make under this opportunity?

USAID anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).

What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?

The maximum award amount (ceiling) is USD 35,000,000.

Is this opportunity competitive?

Yes. It is described as a discretionary U.S. government grant competition.

Who is eligible to apply?

The competition is listed as "unrestricted," meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets any additional eligibility conditions described in the full funding opportunity.

Does "unrestricted" mean there are no eligibility rules?

No. "Unrestricted" indicates the competition is open to any type of entity, but applicants must still meet any additional eligibility conditions included in the full announcement.

What is the Assistance Listing / CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The assistance listing is tied to CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 98.001, commonly used for USAID foreign assistance.

When was this announcement created?

The announcement was created on September 8, 2016.

What was the original application closing date?

The original closing date for applications was October 24, 2016.

Where can applicants find the required application contents and evaluation criteria?

The summary emphasizes that applicants should read the full announcement carefully to understand the required application contents and how proposals will be evaluated.

How will proposals be evaluated?

The summary does not provide the evaluation criteria. It states that evaluation details are laid out in the full solicitation.

Why does the opportunity emphasize reading the full announcement?

Because the summary does not include the detailed program approach, specific technical components, required application contents, or the evaluation criteria. Those elements are referenced as being contained in the full funding opportunity.

What is the overall focus area of the program?

The overall focus is supporting water-related innovation and technology efforts in Jordan, as part of USAID/Jordan's broader water portfolio.

Is USAID expected to be involved during implementation?

Yes. Since it is a cooperative agreement, USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, including collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and key decisions.

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