This United States Agency for International Development (USAID) grant, named Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovation in Nutrition Globally (SPRING), is a five-year Cooperative Agreement designed to enhance nutrition and food security efforts worldwide. It aims to support USAID in promoting effective policies and programs that reach vulnerable populations, particularly women, infants, and young children. Key activities include providing technical assistance to accelerate nutrition policy action, building countries’ capacity to design, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs, strengthening the evidence base, and promoting the delivery of core nutrition interventions. SPRING will also emphasize country-specific approaches to scale up programs and facilitate partner coordination among USG activities and national stakeholders.
Opportunity ID: 89293
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-11-000008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Request for Applications |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 17, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2011 Closing time: 11:00am Eastern Standard Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2011 Closing time: 11:00am Eastern Standard Time |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See p. 28 Section III: Eligibility Information in the Request for Application document. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | In support of the USG�s increased commitment to nutrition and food security, as demonstrated by the Global Health Initiative and Feed the Future ,the United States Agency for International Development seeks to award a five year, $200 million Cooperative Agreement named Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovation in Nutrition Globally.This activity will support USAID in promoting appropriate policies and programs that enhance country nutrition programs to reach vulnerable populations, especially women, infants, and young children. The award is expected to: provide technical assistance to accelerate action on nutrition policies, build the capacity of countries to design, implement and evaluate nutrition programs, build the evidence-base for nutrition, promote effective delivery of a core package of nutrition interventions, and emphasize country-specific approaches to scale up nutrition programs. It is also anticipated that SPRING will facilitate partner coordination and collaboration in countries with other USG activities and with national stakeholders. The authorizing legislation for this Cooperative Agreement is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the award is subject to 22 CFR 226 � Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations. The following are applicable for the administration of this award: 22 CFR 226, OMB Circulars and the Standard Provisions for U.S. Nongovernmental Recipients.USAID anticipates that Applicants may indicate formal arrangements with partner organizations or with subawardees for implementing this activity in their application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shanon Krause
Contract Specialist Phone 202-567-5327 Email:skrause@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2011 | ||
| May 17, 2011 | ||
| Apr 21, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-11-000008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Request for Applications |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 17, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2011 Closing time: 11:00am Eastern Standard Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2011 Closing time: 11:00am Eastern Standard Time |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See p. 28 Section III: Eligibility Information in the Request for Application document. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | In support of the USG�s increased commitment to nutrition and food security, as demonstrated by the Global Health Initiative and Feed the Future ,the United States Agency for International Development seeks to award a five year, $200 million Cooperative Agreement named Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovation in Nutrition Globally.This activity will support USAID in promoting appropriate policies and programs that enhance country nutrition programs to reach vulnerable populations, especially women, infants, and young children. The award is expected to: provide technical assistance to accelerate action on nutrition policies, build the capacity of countries to design, implement and evaluate nutrition programs, build the evidence-base for nutrition, promote effective delivery of a core package of nutrition interventions, and emphasize country-specific approaches to scale up nutrition programs. It is also anticipated that SPRING will facilitate partner coordination and collaboration in countries with other USG activities and with national stakeholders. The authorizing legislation for this Cooperative Agreement is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the award is subject to 22 CFR 226 � Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations. The following are applicable for the administration of this award: 22 CFR 226, OMB Circulars and the Standard Provisions for U.S. Nongovernmental Recipients.USAID anticipates that Applicants may indicate formal arrangements with partner organizations or with subawardees for implementing this activity in their application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shanon Krause
Contract Specialist Phone 202-567-5327 Email:skrause@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-11-000008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2011 Closing time: 11:00am Eastern Standard Time |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See p. 28 Section III: Eligibility Information in the Request for Application document. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | In support of the USG�s increased commitment to nutrition and food security, as demonstrated by the Global Health Initiative and Feed the Future ,the United States Agency for International Development seeks to award a five year, $200 million Cooperative Agreement named Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovation in Nutrition Globally.This activity will support USAID in promoting appropriate policies and programs that enhance country nutrition programs to reach vulnerable populations, especially women, infants, and young children. The award is expected to: provide technical assistance to accelerate action on nutrition policies, build the capacity of countries to design, implement and evaluate nutrition programs, build the evidence-base for nutrition, promote effective delivery of a core package of nutrition interventions, and emphasize country-specific approaches to scale up nutrition programs. It is also anticipated that SPRING will facilitate partner coordination and collaboration in countries with other USG activities and with national stakeholders. The authorizing legislation for this Cooperative Agreement is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the award is subject to 22 CFR 226 � Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations. The following are applicable for the administration of this award: 22 CFR 226, OMB Circulars and the Standard Provisions for U.S. Nongovernmental Recipients.USAID anticipates that Applicants may indicate formal arrangements with partner organizations or with subawardees for implementing this activity in their application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shanon Krause
Contract Specialist Phone 202-567-5327 Email:skrause@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-11-000008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2011 Closing time: 11:00am Eastern Standard Time |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See p. 28 Section III: Eligibility Information in the Request for Application document. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | In support of the USG�s increased commitment to nutrition and food security, as demonstrated by the Global Health Initiative and Feed the Future ,the United States Agency for International Development seeks to award a five year, $200 million Cooperative Agreement named Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovation in Nutrition Globally.This activity will support USAID in promoting appropriate policies and programs that enhance country nutrition programs to reach vulnerable populations, especially women, infants, and young children. The award is expected to: provide technical assistance to accelerate action on nutrition policies, build the capacity of countries to design, implement and evaluate nutrition programs, build the evidence-base for nutrition, promote effective delivery of a core package of nutrition interventions, and emphasize country-specific approaches to scale up nutrition programs. It is also anticipated that SPRING will facilitate partner coordination and collaboration in countries with other USG activities and with national stakeholders. The authorizing legislation for this Cooperative Agreement is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the award is subject to 22 CFR 226 � Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations. The following are applicable for the administration of this award: 22 CFR 226, OMB Circulars and the Standard Provisions for U.S. Nongovernmental Recipients. USAID anticipates that Applicants may indicate formal arrangements with partner organizations or with subawardees for implementing this activity in their application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shanon Krause
Contract Specialist Phone 202-567-5327 Email:skrause@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 89293 Full Announcement-1 -> spring rfa 042111 final.pdf
Folder 89293 Full Announcement-2 -> spring amendment 01 .pdf
Folder 89293 Full Announcement-3 -> spring amendment 02 .pdf
Folder 89293 Full Announcement-4 -> spring amendment 03 with attachments.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shanon Krause Contract Specialist Phone 202-567-5327 Email: skrause@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00052590 | Apr 21, 2011 | Jun 03, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
89293 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
89293 Other-1.1.pdf
89293 SF424B-1.1.pdf
89293 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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