Opportunity Information: Apply for AID 623 11 000001 00

  • The Kenya USAID Nairobi in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Womens Peace Campaign Project" 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 Jan 13, 2011 and posted on Dec 17, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 25, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,700,000.00 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).
  • Non govermental, non profit organizations
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Opportunity Summary:

The Womens Peace Campaign Project is a USAID/Kenya (USAID Nairobi) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support community development activities that raise awareness of and help prevent Gender Based Violence (GBV). The grant focuses on implementing practical, on-the-ground activities under the Womens Peace Campaign Project, with the overall aim of strengthening GBV awareness, prevention, and related community engagement efforts. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the recipient will carry out the project while working closely with USAID, including coordination and substantial involvement by the agency during implementation.

This opportunity was released under Funding Opportunity Number AID 623 11 000001 00 and is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). USAID anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,700,000. The maximum possible award (ceiling) is also $1,700,000, and the minimum (floor) is listed as $0, indicating the final award size would depend on the proposed approach and review outcomes, up to the stated cap. The announcement includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected organization would need to contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project financing.

Eligibility is limited to non-governmental, non-profit organizations, with the listing noting "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" while also stating in the eligibility information that applicants should be non-governmental, non-profit organizations. Key dates indicate the opportunity was posted on December 17, 2010, created on January 13, 2011, and had an original and current closing date of January 25, 2011, reflecting a short application window.

For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Jayne Olando, AA Specialist at USAID Nairobi, reachable by phone at 254 020 8622423 or by email at jolando@usaid.gov.

FAQs: Womens Peace Campaign Project (USAID/Kenya)

What is the Womens Peace Campaign Project grant opportunity?

It is a USAID/Kenya (USAID Nairobi) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support community development activities that raise awareness of and help prevent Gender Based Violence (GBV) through practical, on-the-ground efforts.

What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?

The overall aim is to strengthen GBV awareness, prevention, and related community engagement efforts through implementation of practical community-level activities under the Womens Peace Campaign Project.

What type of award is this?

This award is structured as a cooperative agreement.

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

A cooperative agreement generally means the recipient carries out the project while working closely with USAID. The description indicates USAID will have substantial involvement and coordination during implementation.

Which USAID office is associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with USAID/Kenya, specifically USAID Nairobi.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?

The Funding Opportunity Number is AID 623 11 000001 00.

What CFDA number is this opportunity listed under?

This opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.

How many awards did USAID anticipate making?

USAID anticipated making one award.

What is the estimated total funding amount available?

The estimated total funding amount is $1,700,000.

What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?

The maximum possible award amount (ceiling) is $1,700,000.

What is the minimum award amount (floor), and what does it imply?

The minimum (floor) is listed as $0. This indicates the final award size would depend on the proposed approach and review outcomes, up to the $1,700,000 cap.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. The announcement includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected organization would need to contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project financing.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to non-governmental, non-profit organizations. The listing also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," while stating in the eligibility information that applicants should be non-governmental, non-profit organizations.

Are government entities eligible to apply?

Based on the eligibility statement provided, applicants should be non-governmental, non-profit organizations, which indicates governmental organizations are not the intended eligible applicants.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2010.

When was the opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on January 13, 2011.

What was the application closing date?

The original and current closing date was January 25, 2011.

How long was the application window?

The dates provided indicate a short application window, with the closing date set for January 25, 2011, shortly after the posting and creation dates listed in the announcement details.

What kind of activities does this grant support?

The opportunity is intended to support community development activities that raise awareness of and help prevent GBV, emphasizing practical, on-the-ground activities and community engagement efforts.

Who can I contact if I have questions or cannot access the full announcement?

The contact listed is Jayne Olando, AA Specialist at USAID Nairobi. Phone: 254 020 8622423. Email: jolando@usaid.gov.

What should I reference when contacting USAID about this opportunity?

Reference the Funding Opportunity Number AID 623 11 000001 00 and the Womens Peace Campaign Project when communicating about the announcement.

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