USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) offers the Rapid Response to Pakistanis Affected by Disasters – Phase Two (RAPID II) program. This grant aims to fund local and international NGOs to address urgent humanitarian and early recovery needs for those affected by natural disasters or conflict across Pakistan. The program establishes a flexible mechanism for quick-impact, innovative responses to emergencies. It ensures sensitivity to gender, disability, and age, recognizing their impact on personal security and access to relief assistance. This initiative provides a vital framework for immediate and effective aid in changing circumstances.
Opportunity ID: 220173
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-OFDA-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rapid Response to Pakistanis Affected by Disasters – Phase Two (RAPID II) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 06, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2013 Please note that due date for submission of concept papers is March 8, 2013.
Questions Due Date: February 22, 2013; 1600hrs[EST] |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2013 Please note that due date for submission of concept papers has been extended to March 25, 2013 under Amendment No. 1.
Questions Due Date: February 22, 2013; 1600hrs[EST] |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| 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 United States Government(USG), as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), Office of U.S. Foreign DisasterAssis tance (OFDA) is seeking to support or stimulate the activities described in this Annual Program Statement (APS).The scope and objective of the Rapid Response to Pakistanis Affected by Disasters – Phase Two(RAPID II) program to be funded under the award(s) resulting from this APS are to establish a funding mechanism for the award of sub-grants to local and international non-government organizations (NGOs) so they will be able to address urgent humanitarian and early recovery needs of persons affected throughout Pakistan whether due to natural disasters or conflict. The framework created will thus support quick impact, innovative responses to emergency situationsappropriate to needs identified immediately after the occurrence of a natural disaster or as the result of new or ongoing displacement due to conflict. It will be flexible and responsive to constantly changing needs. It will reflect an understanding and sensitivity to the real or perceived impact that gender and other personal attributes such as disability or age may have on personal security and access to relief assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ofda_aps@ofda.gov
Email:ofda_aps@ofda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The concept paper due date has now been extended to March 25, 2013. | Mar 06, 2013 | |
| Mar 06, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-OFDA-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rapid Response to Pakistanis Affected by Disasters – Phase Two (RAPID II) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 06, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2013 Please note that due date for submission of concept papers is March 8, 2013.
Questions Due Date: February 22, 2013; 1600hrs[EST] |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2013 Please note that due date for submission of concept papers has been extended to March 25, 2013 under Amendment No. 1.
Questions Due Date: February 22, 2013; 1600hrs[EST] |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| 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 United States Government(USG), as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), Office of U.S. Foreign DisasterAssis tance (OFDA) is seeking to support or stimulate the activities described in this Annual Program Statement (APS).The scope and objective of the Rapid Response to Pakistanis Affected by Disasters – Phase Two(RAPID II) program to be funded under the award(s) resulting from this APS are to establish a funding mechanism for the award of sub-grants to local and international non-government organizations (NGOs) so they will be able to address urgent humanitarian and early recovery needs of persons affected throughout Pakistan whether due to natural disasters or conflict. The framework created will thus support quick impact, innovative responses to emergency situationsappropriate to needs identified immediately after the occurrence of a natural disaster or as the result of new or ongoing displacement due to conflict. It will be flexible and responsive to constantly changing needs. It will reflect an understanding and sensitivity to the real or perceived impact that gender and other personal attributes such as disability or age may have on personal security and access to relief assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ofda_aps@ofda.gov
Email:ofda_aps@ofda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-OFDA-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rapid Response to Pakistanis Affected by Disasters – Phase Two (RAPID II) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2013 Please note that due date for submission of concept papers is March 8, 2013.
Questions Due Date: February 22, 2013; 1600hrs[EST] |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| 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 United States Government(USG), as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), Office of U.S. Foreign DisasterAssis tance (OFDA) is seeking to support or stimulate the activities described in this Annual Program Statement (APS).The scope and objective of the Rapid Response to Pakistanis Affected by Disasters – Phase Two(RAPID II) program to be funded under the award(s) resulting from this APS are to establish a funding mechanism for the award of sub-grants to local and international non-government organizations (NGOs) so they will be able to address urgent humanitarian and early recovery needs of persons affected throughout Pakistan whether due to natural disasters or conflict. The framework created will thus support quick impact, innovative responses to emergency situations appropriate to needs identified immediately after the occurrence of a natural disaster or as the result of new or ongoing displacement due to conflict. It will be flexible and responsive to constantly changing needs. It will reflect an understanding and sensitivity to the real or perceived impact that gender and other personal attributes such as disability or age may have on personal security and access to relief assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ofda_aps@ofda.gov
Email:ofda_aps@ofda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 220173 Full Announcement-1 -> aps-ofda-13-000002.pdf
Folder 220173 Full Announcement-2 -> amendment#1 to aps-ofda-13-000002.pdf
Folder 220173 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment No. 2 – Questions & Answers 1 -> amendment#2 aps-ofda-13-000002 final.pdf
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