USAID/Zimbabwe is offering this grant to support innovative initiatives promoting the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in development cooperation. This funding aims to identify and dismantle existing and potential barriers, ensuring the full participation of PWDs in USAID activities. Eligible applicants include qualified non-governmental organizations, especially local civil society organizations (CSOs) and Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs). Other entities like private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and special interest groups are also encouraged. Preference is given to local DPOs or organizations collaborating with/sub-granting to DPOs. This initiative fosters comprehensive disability inclusion.
Opportunity ID: 331610
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72061321RFA00004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Zimbabwe FY2020 Disability Program Funding |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Employment and Economic Empowerment (EEE) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 Deadline for Questions: February 26, 2021 12:00pm (Harare Time) |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 Deadline for Questions: February 26, 2021 12:00pm (Harare Time) |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for this NOFA is restricted to Zimbabwean organizations. USAID/Zimbabwedefines a local entity as nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that:● Is legally organized under the laws of Zimbabwe;● Has Zimbabwe as its principal place of business or operations;● Is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents ofZimbabwe; and● Is managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawfulpermanent residents of Zimbabwe.The term “majority owned” and “managed by” include, without limitation, beneficiaryinterests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, tocontrol the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization’s managers or a majority ofthe organization’s governing body by any means.In line with USAID’s New Partner Initiative, new and underutilized organizations areencouraged to respond to this NOFA. These include local community-based and faith-basedpartners that have limited or no recent experience in working with or receiving funds fromUSAID.Mainstream (non-DPO) organizations applying for funds must include in their applicationletter(s) of signed support from local DPOs they intend to partner with for the purpose of theproject. Partners new to USAID/Zimbabwe may submit applications. USAID/Zimbabwe,however, reserves the right to undertake necessary pre-award reviews on such organizations.The review process might be time consuming hence interested organizations should take thisinto account when developing their proposed implementation plans and activities.USAID/Zimbabwe will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must belegally recognized organizational entities under the laws of Zimbabwe. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zimbabwe USAID-Harare |
| Description: |
USAID/Zimbabwe is seeking innovative applications from qualified non-governmental organizations capable of providing assistance to promote the inclusion of PWDs in development cooperation, to find solutions to break down existing and potential barriers and to ensure full inclusion of people with disabilities in USAID activities. All awards (grants or cooperative agreements) under this request for concept papers will be administered through, and managed by, USAID/Zimbabwe. Applications should be from qualified local civil society organizations and DPOs, including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Preference will be given to qualified local DPOs and/or any of the above organization types that directly collaborate with and/or award sub-grants to DPOs while meeting the requirements for funding. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Relax Moyo
Grantor Phone 0867-701-1000 Email:rmoyo@usaid.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 331610 Other Supporting Documents-NOFA DISABILITY -> NOFA #72061321RFA00004 FY 2020 USAID Disability Funding Program final.pdf
Folder 331610 Other Supporting Documents-NOFA DISABILITY -> Response Letter to Applicants on Disability NOFA.pdf
Folder 331610 Other Supporting Documents-NOFA DISABILITY -> Attachment A-FY 2020 USAID Disability Funding Program Application Form.pdf
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