Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 613 14 000001
Apply for RFA 613 14 000001
- The Zimbabwe USAID Harare in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Zimbabwe Poverty Reduction and Food Security Crop Development Program" 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 Dec 1, 2014 and posted on Sep 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 2014 The closing date for this opportunity is December 15, 2014 at 4.00pm Harare time. Questions must be submitted no later than November 19, 2014 at 4.00pm Harare time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All responsible local sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the Contracting Office of USAID/Zimbabwe. Applicants must meet the following definition of local organizations (from USAID policy, ADS 303.3.66.b) Local competition USAID may limit competition to local or regional (indigenous) entities. For purposes of consistency and reporting, the definition of local entity means an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that (1) Is legally organized under the laws of (2) Has as its principal place of business or operations in (3) Is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of and (4) Is managed by a governing body the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the country receiving assistance. For purposes of this section, majority owned and managed by include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organizations managers or a majority of the organizations governing body by any means.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Zimbabwe Poverty Reduction and Food Security Crop Development (PRFS CD) opportunity is a planned five-year cooperative agreement intended to support agricultural-led poverty reduction and improved food security in Zimbabwe. USAID/Zimbabwe set aside a total of USD 8,000,000 for the award, and the notice makes clear that only one cooperative agreement is expected to be funded. The work will be implemented in Zimbabwe over a five-year period starting from the date of award, and the activity falls under the Food and Nutrition funding category (CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). No cost sharing or matching is required.
Programmatically, the PRFS initiative is framed around three linked objectives. First, it aims to reduce rural poverty by increasing incomes and food security for targeted smallholder farmers, primarily by boosting agricultural production and productivity and by strengthening market linkages so farmers can sell more reliably and profitably. Second, it seeks to improve household hygiene and nutrition practices, with the expectation that better practices translate into improved nutritional status for participating households. Third, it emphasizes building the capacity of local organizations to plan and deliver USAID-funded agricultural development activities, reflecting USAID's interest in strengthening local implementation capacity and sustainability.
Within the broader PRFS portfolio, USAID identifies four main subsectors: high value crops, staple food crops, beef cattle, and dairy cattle. This particular cooperative agreement is expected to focus only on the crop components, specifically high value crops and staple food crops. The livestock components (beef and dairy) are anticipated to be supported through a separate procurement process, described as a forthcoming Request for Proposals, which is also expected to include a capacity building element. USAID also signals that innovative approaches are encouraged, suggesting applicants will be expected to propose practical, results-oriented methods that fit Zimbabwe's smallholder context and can show measurable improvements in productivity, market participation, and household nutrition-related practices.
Eligibility is a defining feature of this opportunity. USAID/Zimbabwe indicates an intention to limit competition to local Zimbabwean organizations, using USAID's formal definition of a "local entity" from ADS 303.3.66.b. In practical terms, to qualify as local, an applicant must be legally organized under the laws of the country receiving assistance, have its principal place of business or operations in that country, be majority owned by citizens or lawful permanent residents of that country, and be governed by a board or governing body whose majority are citizens or lawful permanent residents of that country. The notice further clarifies that "majority owned" and "managed by" relate to actual control, including the power to control appointments or governance decisions, directly or indirectly. While the notice says "all responsible local sources may submit a proposal," it ties that statement to meeting this local-entity standard.
Administratively, the posting functioned first as a pre-solicitation notice and draft program description release, not as the full application package. USAID invited comments on the Draft Program Description, with comments due by October 7, 2014, directed to Leona Sasinkova (lsasinkova@usaid.gov). USAID noted it could revise the program description based on input but was not obligated to do so. The full Request for Applications (RFA) was anticipated for release around October 15, 2014 and would be available via Grants.gov. For the live competition timeline reflected in the opportunity listing, questions were due by November 19, 2014 (4:00pm Harare time), and the application closing date was December 15, 2014 (4:00pm Harare time). The funding opportunity number is RFA 613-14-000001, the award ceiling and floor are both listed as USD 8,000,000, and the archive date was January 15, 2015. The notice also includes a standard disclaimer that it does not obligate USAID to issue the RFA or make an award and that the government will not pay costs incurred in preparing comments or materials prior to release of the full solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled USAID/Zimbabwe Poverty Reduction and Food Security Crop Development (PRFS CD).
2) What type of award is being offered?
It is a planned five-year cooperative agreement.
3) How long is the period of performance?
The activity is planned for five years, starting from the date of award.
4) Where will the activity be implemented?
The work will be implemented in Zimbabwe.
5) What is the total funding amount USAID set aside for this award?
USAID/Zimbabwe set aside a total of USD 8,000,000 for the award.
6) How many awards does USAID expect to make under this opportunity?
The notice indicates only one cooperative agreement is expected to be funded.
7) What are the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as USD 8,000,000.
8) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 613-14-000001.
9) What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity falls under the Food and Nutrition funding category.
10) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
12) What is the overall purpose of the PRFS Crop Development activity?
The planned purpose is to support agricultural-led poverty reduction and improved food security in Zimbabwe.
13) What are the main program objectives described for PRFS?
The initiative is framed around three linked objectives:
- Reduce rural poverty by increasing incomes and food security for targeted smallholder farmers, primarily through increased agricultural production and productivity and stronger market linkages.
- Improve household hygiene and nutrition practices, with the expectation of improved nutritional status for participating households.
- Build the capacity of local organizations to plan and deliver USAID-funded agricultural development activities.
14) Who are the primary intended participants or beneficiaries?
The notice emphasizes targeted smallholder farmers as the primary group, with expected benefits extending to their households through improved food security and nutrition-related practices.
15) What agricultural subsectors are included in the broader PRFS portfolio?
USAID identifies four main subsectors within the broader PRFS portfolio: high value crops, staple food crops, beef cattle, and dairy cattle.
16) Which subsectors are expected to be covered by this specific cooperative agreement?
This cooperative agreement is expected to focus only on the crop components: high value crops and staple food crops.
17) Are livestock activities included under this crop development award?
No. The notice indicates the livestock components (beef and dairy) are anticipated to be supported through a separate procurement process.
18) How will the beef and dairy components be supported, according to the notice?
They are expected to be supported through a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP), which is also expected to include a capacity building element.
19) Does USAID encourage specific approaches or methodologies?
Yes. USAID signals that innovative approaches are encouraged, and applicants are expected to propose practical, results-oriented methods suitable for Zimbabwe's smallholder context, with measurable improvements in productivity, market participation, and household nutrition-related practices.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
USAID/Zimbabwe indicates an intention to limit competition to local Zimbabwean organizations that meet USAID's definition of a "local entity" (ADS 303.3.66.b).
21) What does USAID mean by a "local entity" for this opportunity?
To qualify as local under the notice, an applicant must:
- Be legally organized under the laws of the country receiving assistance (Zimbabwe).
- Have its principal place of business or operations in that country.
- Be majority owned by citizens or lawful permanent residents of that country.
- Be governed by a board or governing body whose majority are citizens or lawful permanent residents of that country.
22) How does the notice interpret "majority owned" and "managed by"?
The notice clarifies that "majority owned" and "managed by" relate to actual control, including the power to control appointments or governance decisions, directly or indirectly.
23) Does the notice allow any organization to apply as long as it is responsible?
The notice states that "all responsible local sources may submit a proposal," but it ties eligibility to meeting the local-entity standard described in the notice.
24) Was the initial posting the full application package?
No. The posting functioned first as a pre-solicitation notice and release of a draft program description, not the complete application package.
25) Did USAID request feedback on the draft program description?
Yes. USAID invited comments on the Draft Program Description.
26) When were comments on the draft program description due?
Comments were due by October 7, 2014.
27) Where were draft program description comments directed?
Comments were directed to Leona Sasinkova at lsasinkova@usaid.gov.
28) Was USAID required to revise the draft based on comments?
No. USAID stated it could revise the program description based on input but was not obligated to do so.
29) When was the full Request for Applications (RFA) anticipated to be released?
The full RFA was anticipated for release around October 15, 2014.
30) Where would the full RFA be made available?
The full RFA was expected to be available via Grants.gov.
31) What was the deadline for submitting questions for the live competition timeline shown in the listing?
Questions were due by November 19, 2014 at 4:00pm Harare time.
32) What was the application submission deadline?
The application closing date was December 15, 2014 at 4:00pm Harare time.
33) What was the archive date for the opportunity listing?
The archive date was January 15, 2015.
34) Did the notice obligate USAID to issue the RFA or make an award?
No. The notice included a standard disclaimer that it did not obligate USAID to issue the RFA or make an award.
35) Will the government reimburse costs to prepare comments or materials before the full solicitation is released?
No. The notice states the government will not pay costs incurred in preparing comments or materials prior to release of the full solicitation.
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