This grant by the Bureau for Africa aims to fund proposals addressing the Global Food Security Response in West Africa by creating alliances to enhance staple food value-chains. Prospective recipients can apply for USAID funding to boost food security through Economic Growth initiatives. The APS outlines the strategy, application process, evaluation criteria, award administration details, and points of contact. The closing date for applications is October 31, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 45299
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-AFR-APS-LMA-09-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Food Security Response: Africa Action Plan |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 26, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2009 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This APS will have at least two reviews for proposals, with the first expected to take place in March 2009. Proposals to be considered for the first round must be submitted by February 28, 2009. Additional submission dates will be determined after the deadline for the first submission. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2009 Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to make up to 12 awards in the range of $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 with a length of activity period between two and five years. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning in May. Proposals to be considered for the first round must be submitted by April 20, 2009. All applications must be submitted by October 31, 2009. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to publish information about the intention of USAIDs Bureau for Africa to fund proposals to contribute to the objectives of the Global Food Security Response through forming public-private and/or private-private alliances to support the development of effective staple food value-chains in West Africa. This APS provides prospective recipients with an opportunity to develop and submit applications for U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID) funding in the area of Economic Growth focused on increasing food security. This APS describes the strategy, the APS application process, the criteria for evaluating applications, and information on administration of awards and point of contract. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alfreda Thomas
Email:althomas@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| To revise the closing date. Please see modification for more details. | Feb 26, 2009 | |
| This modification is to revise the closing date of this RFA. | Feb 26, 2009 | |
| Feb 26, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-AFR-APS-LMA-09-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Food Security Response: Africa Action Plan |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 26, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2009 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This APS will have at least two reviews for proposals, with the first expected to take place in March 2009. Proposals to be considered for the first round must be submitted by February 28, 2009. Additional submission dates will be determined after the deadline for the first submission. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2009 Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to make up to 12 awards in the range of $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 with a length of activity period between two and five years. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning in May. Proposals to be considered for the first round must be submitted by April 20, 2009. All applications must be submitted by October 31, 2009. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to publish information about the intention of USAIDs Bureau for Africa to fund proposals to contribute to the objectives of the Global Food Security Response through forming public-private and/or private-private alliances to support the development of effective staple food value-chains in West Africa. This APS provides prospective recipients with an opportunity to develop and submit applications for U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID) funding in the area of Economic Growth focused on increasing food security. This APS describes the strategy, the APS application process, the criteria for evaluating applications, and information on administration of awards and point of contract. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alfreda Thomas
Email:althomas@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-AFR-APS-LMA-09-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Food Security Response: Africa Action Plan |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 26, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2009 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This APS will have at least two reviews for proposals, with the first expected to take place in March 2009. Proposals to be considered for the first round must be submitted by February 28, 2009. Additional submission dates will be determined after the deadline for the first submission. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to publish information about the intention of USAIDs Bureau for Africa to fund proposals to contribute to the objectives of the Global Food Security Response through forming public-private and/or private-private alliances to support the development of effective staple food value-chains in West Africa. This APS provides prospective recipients with an opportunity to develop and submit applications for U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID) funding in the area of Economic Growth focused on increasing food security. This APS describes the strategy, the APS application process, the criteria for evaluating applications, and information on administration of awards and point of contract. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alfreda Thomas
Email:althomas@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-AFR-APS-LMA-09-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Food Security Response: Africa Action Plan |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 26, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2009 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This APS will have at least two reviews for proposals, with the first expected to take place in March 2009. Proposals to be considered for the first round must be submitted by February 28, 2009. Additional submission dates will be determined after the deadline for the first submission. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to publish information about the intention of USAIDs Bureau for Africa to fund proposals to contribute to the objectives of the Global Food Security Response through forming public-private and/or private-private alliances to support the development of effective staple food value-chains in West Africa. This APS provides prospective recipients with an opportunity to develop and submit applications for U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID) funding in the area of Economic Growth focused on increasing food security. This APS describes the strategy, the APS application process, the criteria for evaluating applications, and information on administration of awards and point of contract. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alfreda Thomas
Email:althomas@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 45299 Full Announcement-1 -> Global Food Security Response APS (3).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Alfreda Thomas
Email: althomas@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00010549 | Mar 02, 2009 | View | ||||
| USAID-AFR-APS-LMA-09-001 | Global Food Security Response: Africa Action Plan | PKG00011514 | Oct 30, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
45299 SF424-2.0.pdf
45299 SF424D-1.1.pdf
45299 SF424C-1.0.pdf
45299 SF424B-1.1.pdf
45299 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
45299 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
45299 SF424-2.0.pdf
45299 SF424D-1.1.pdf
45299 SF424C-1.0.pdf
45299 SF424B-1.1.pdf
45299 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
45299 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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