Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 167 16 000001
Apply for RFA 167 16 000001
- The USAID-KOS in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Kosovo-Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 02, 2016 and posted on Feb 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 08, 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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Kosovo-Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities (PWDs) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 167 16 000001) offered by USAID-Kosovo under a community development focus. The program is built around two central aims: first, to increase the meaningful participation and inclusion of people with disabilities within USAID-funded programming in Kosovo; and second, to strengthen the organizational and operational capacity of Disabled People Organizations (DPOs) so they can better represent, support, and advocate for their constituencies. In practical terms, the opportunity is looking for proposals that do more than provide services in isolation. It emphasizes expanding access and engagement for people with disabilities across development activities and reinforcing local organizations so they can sustain and scale their impact over time.
A key expectation is that proposed activities align with and complement USAID/Kosovo strategic objectives, which applicants are directed to consult in the strategic document attached to the Request for Applications (RFA). This indicates the program is intended to integrate disability inclusion into broader USAID priorities in Kosovo rather than operate as a standalone initiative disconnected from the Mission's wider development agenda. While the brief public description does not list specific technical sectors, the framing suggests USAID wants applicants to identify where people with disabilities are currently underrepresented in USAID programming and propose concrete approaches to remove barriers to participation, improve accessibility, and ensure disability perspectives are incorporated in program design, implementation, and monitoring.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a grant with a total award ceiling of $600,000 and an expectation of up to three awards. This implies USAID anticipated supporting multiple implementers or distinct projects, likely to cover different approaches, geographic areas, or complementary capacity-building strategies. The original and current closing date for applications was March 8, 2016, and the opportunity was created and posted on February 2, 2016, reflecting a relatively short application window typical of some RFAs.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full RFA text. That kind of eligibility label often signals that USAID may be open to a range of applicants such as local or international non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, and potentially other entities, but with specific conditions clarified in the official solicitation. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as an inclusion-and-capacity-building effort aimed at increasing the role of people with disabilities in USAID's work in Kosovo while developing stronger, more effective DPOs that can partner with donors, influence policy and programs, and deliver sustained benefits to the disability community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the USAID/Kosovo Expanding Participation of People with Disabilities (PWDs) Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from USAID-Kosovo focused on community development. The program is designed to expand meaningful participation and inclusion of people with disabilities in USAID-funded programming in Kosovo, while also strengthening Disabled People Organizations (DPOs) so they can better represent, support, and advocate for their constituencies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 167 16 000001.
What are the main aims of the program?
The program is built around two central aims: (1) increasing the meaningful participation and inclusion of people with disabilities within USAID-funded programming in Kosovo, and (2) strengthening the organizational and operational capacity of Disabled People Organizations (DPOs) so they can more effectively represent, support, and advocate for people with disabilities.
What type of funding mechanism is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as a grant under a discretionary funding opportunity.
How much funding is available?
The total award ceiling for the opportunity is $600,000.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making up to three awards under this opportunity.
Does the opportunity prioritize service delivery projects?
The description emphasizes proposals that do more than provide services in isolation. It prioritizes approaches that expand access and engagement for people with disabilities across development activities and strengthen local organizations so they can sustain and scale their impact over time.
What kinds of activities is USAID looking to support?
Based on the description, USAID is looking for proposals that identify where people with disabilities are underrepresented in USAID programming in Kosovo and present concrete approaches to remove barriers to participation, improve accessibility, and ensure disability perspectives are incorporated into program design, implementation, and monitoring.
Is this program intended to be a standalone disability project?
No. The opportunity is framed as an effort to integrate disability inclusion into broader USAID priorities in Kosovo. Applicants are expected to align proposed activities with, and complement, USAID/Kosovo strategic objectives rather than operate independently from the Mission's wider development agenda.
Where can applicants find USAID/Kosovo strategic objectives that proposals should align with?
Applicants are directed to consult the strategic document attached to the Request for Applications (RFA). The description indicates proposals should align with and complement the objectives in that attached strategic document.
Are specific technical sectors listed for this opportunity?
The brief public description does not list specific technical sectors. Instead, it emphasizes disability inclusion across USAID-funded programming in Kosovo and encourages applicants to propose practical ways to improve participation and accessibility within broader development activities.
What are Disabled People Organizations (DPOs) in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, DPOs are organizations meant to represent, support, and advocate for people with disabilities. The program places a strong emphasis on building their organizational and operational capacity so they can provide sustained benefits to the disability community.
What does "meaningful participation and inclusion" imply in this grant context?
The description suggests participation that goes beyond nominal involvement. It points toward removing barriers, improving accessibility, and ensuring disability perspectives are built into program design, implementation, and monitoring across USAID-funded activities in Kosovo.
What is the application deadline for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date for applications was March 8, 2016.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 2, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (February 2, 2016) and the closing date (March 8, 2016), the application window was relatively short, consistent with some USAID Requests for Applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full RFA text. This label often indicates the funding may be open to a range of applicants (such as local or international NGOs and civil society groups), but the exact eligibility conditions are defined in the official solicitation.
Where are the detailed eligibility requirements explained?
The description states that additional eligibility details are referenced in the full Request for Applications (RFA) text.
Why does USAID expect multiple awards instead of just one?
The description suggests that making up to three awards may allow USAID to support multiple implementers or distinct projects, potentially covering different approaches, geographic areas, or complementary capacity-building strategies.
What is the overall focus area of this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under a community development focus, with emphasis on inclusion of people with disabilities in USAID programming and strengthened capacity of DPOs in Kosovo.
What is the core goal of strengthening DPO capacity under this program?
The purpose is to help DPOs become stronger and more effective organizations that can partner with donors, influence policy and programs, and deliver sustained benefits to people with disabilities and the broader disability community.
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