Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 605 17 000003
The Community Resilience in Central Africa Activity is a USAID funding opportunity announced as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects to have substantial involvement in how the project is designed and carried out rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under community development/other activities, with CFDA number 98.001. In practical terms, this is a competitive call for an implementing organization (or consortium led by an organization) to run a resilience-focused activity in Central Africa in close coordination with USAID.
Eligibility for this award is unrestricted, so both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in Section C of the NOFO and submit a complete application with all required information. USAID emphasizes that an award will only be made to an applicant deemed responsible and whose proposal best aligns with the stated objectives and selection criteria in the NOFO. The language also makes clear that USAID anticipates making one award, but reserves the right to fund more than one, or none at all, depending on proposal quality and funding availability.
The maximum funding amount (award ceiling) listed for the opportunity is $24,000,000. The notice is explicitly “subject to the availability of funds,” which is standard federal language meaning that even strong proposals are not guaranteed funding if budgets change or funds are not ultimately obligated. The opportunity was created on March 10, 2017, and the original application closing date was April 17, 2017, indicating it was time-bound and tied to that specific solicitation cycle.
From an application logistics standpoint, USAID directs applicants to find the full NOFO on Grants.gov and notes that the posting may be amended, so applicants are expected to check the site regularly for updates, clarifications, or changes. The notice highlights practical submission issues: applicants may need Adobe software to open and save required forms correctly, and applicants are responsible for ensuring they have downloaded the complete NOFO package without errors. If registration or technical access problems arise, applicants are instructed to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk by phone (1-800-518-4726) or email (support@grants.gov), underscoring that technical troubleshooting is handled through Grants.gov rather than USAID program staff.
Finally, the announcement includes several standard federal disclaimers that shape how applicants should approach the competition. Issuance of the NOFO is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to make an award, nor does it obligate the government to reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting an application. All proposal development costs are borne by the applicant, and submissions are made at the applicant’s risk. Overall, the opportunity is a competitive USAID cooperative agreement solicitation aimed at implementing a Central Africa community resilience activity, open to a broad range of applicants, with a sizable potential award and a clear emphasis on compliance with NOFO requirements and Grants.gov submission procedures.Apply for RFA 605 17 000003
- The Agency for International Development in the community development, other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Resilience in Central Africa Activity" 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 2017-03-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-04-17. (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 $24,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Community Resilience in Central Africa Activity (USAID)
1. What is the "Community Resilience in Central Africa Activity" funding opportunity?
It is a USAID funding opportunity announced as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a resilience-focused activity in Central Africa. It is a competitive solicitation to select an implementing organization (or a consortium led by an organization) to carry out the activity in close coordination with USAID.
2. What type of award is USAID offering under this NOFO?
This NOFO is for a cooperative agreement. That means USAID expects to have substantial involvement in how the project is designed and carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
3. Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
4. What program category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under community development/other activities.
5. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001.
6. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. Both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in Section C of the NOFO and submit a complete application with all required information.
7. Does "unrestricted eligibility" mean anyone can apply automatically?
No. While the opportunity is open to a broad range of applicants, applicants must still meet the eligibility requirements in Section C of the NOFO and must submit a complete application with all required information.
8. How will USAID decide who receives the award?
USAID states that an award will only be made to an applicant deemed responsible and whose proposal best aligns with the stated objectives and selection criteria in the NOFO.
9. How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making one award, but it reserves the right to fund more than one award or to make no award at all, depending on proposal quality and funding availability.
10. What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum funding amount (award ceiling) listed is $24,000,000.
11. Is funding guaranteed if an application is strong?
No. The NOFO is explicitly "subject to the availability of funds," meaning that even strong proposals are not guaranteed funding if budgets change or if funds are not ultimately obligated.
12. When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 10, 2017.
13. What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 17, 2017, indicating the solicitation was time-bound and tied to that cycle.
14. Where can applicants find the full NOFO?
USAID directs applicants to find the full NOFO on Grants.gov.
15. Can the Grants.gov posting change after it is published?
Yes. USAID notes that the posting may be amended, and applicants are expected to check Grants.gov regularly for updates, clarifications, or changes.
16. What should applicants do to avoid missing required documents or forms?
Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have downloaded the complete NOFO package without errors and that they have all required forms and information included in their submission.
17. Are there any software requirements mentioned for working with the application forms?
Yes. The notice highlights that applicants may need Adobe software to open and save required forms correctly.
18. Who handles technical issues related to Grants.gov registration or system access?
Technical troubleshooting is handled through the Grants.gov Helpdesk rather than USAID program staff. Applicants are instructed to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk if registration or technical access problems arise.
19. How can applicants contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk?
The Helpdesk contact information provided is phone: 1-800-518-4726 and email: support@grants.gov.
20. Does issuing the NOFO mean the U.S. Government is committing to make an award?
No. The announcement includes standard federal disclaimers stating that issuance of the NOFO is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to make an award.
21. Will the government reimburse applicants for proposal preparation or submission costs?
No. The NOFO states it does not obligate the government to reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting an application. Proposal development costs are borne by the applicant.
22. What does it mean that applications are submitted at the applicant's risk?
It means applicants are responsible for their submission process and any associated costs, and they assume the risk of technical or procedural issues (for example, incomplete packages or submission problems). The government does not guarantee reimbursement or an award.
23. What is the practical takeaway for organizations considering applying?
This is a competitive USAID cooperative agreement solicitation for implementing a Central Africa community resilience activity. Organizations should closely follow the NOFO requirements (including Section C eligibility and the selection criteria), submit a complete application through Grants.gov, monitor Grants.gov for amendments, and plan for compliance with the cooperative agreement structure where USAID has substantial involvement.
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