Opportunity ID: 324912
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72051420RFA00008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2020 The submission deadline has been extended to allow for adequate competition. The NOFO is amended as follows: On Page 1 – Cover Page – Closing Date to receive Concept Papers, delete “March 24, 2020” and replace with “April 13, 2020”. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $39,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $39,200,000 |
| 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: | Eligibility for this award is not restricted; see Section C of this Request for Applications (RFA). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Colombia USAID-Bogota |
| Description: |
Issue Date:…………………………………………… February 27, 2020 Deadline for Questions:……………………………… March 9, 2020 Closing Date to receive Concept Papers:…….. March 24, 2020 Closing Time…………………………… 17:00 Local time (UTC -05) Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – Request for Applications (RFA) 72051420RFA00008 Program Title: USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 98.001
To all interested parties: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity (the Activity). Eligibility for this award is not restricted; see Section C of this Request for Applications (RFA). USAID intends to make an award to the applicant that best meets the objectives of this NOFO based on the Merit Review Criteria described in this RFA, subject to a Risk Assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. This is a multi-tiered RFA in accordance with the Automated directives System (ADS) 303.3.6.1(c). Selection under this RFA will be based on a two-step process: ● Phase 1 – Concept Paper submissions: open to all eligible organizations as described in this RFA. ● Phase 2 – Full Application submissions: by invitation only to applicants selected during Phase 1 evaluation. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet the eligibility standards described in Section C of this RFA. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.6. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Please send any questions regarding this solicitation to the point of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.
Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.
Sincerely,
Jessica Faber Agreement Officer USAID/Colombia |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
MIGUEL A. ATUESTA
ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Email:matuesta@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this notice is to clarify the answer to question 28 of the Q&A document included in Amendment 01 of the NOFO. Answer to question 28 must read as follows: "Resumes for Key Personnel are NOT REQUIRED at the concept paper stage." All Terms & Conditions of the RFA remain the same.
[END OF CLARIFICATION NOTICE] |
Mar 18, 2020 | |
| The purpose of this modification is to incorporate feedback from the questions received from interested applicants and the answers to it. Changes are made as follows:
– On Page 1 – Cover Page – Closing Date to receive Concept Papers, delete “March 24, 2020” and replace with “April 13, 2020”; – On Page 2 – Cover Page – Paragraph 3, add the following language “USAID expects that applicants will have equal access to all local organizations needed to implement this contract and strongly discourages exclusivity agreements with local organizations”; – On page 5, footnote 1, end of footnote, add “For the purposes of this RFA, please use the term of art "citizen security" rather than the broader term of "human security”. USAID considers the "citizen security" term to extend to all residents within targeted geographies, regardless of their citizenship”; – On Page 11, A.7 GUIDING PRINCIPLES – fourth bullet – Windows of Opportunity, replace “the Agreement Officer (AO), Agreement Officer Representative (AOR), and the Recipient” with “the Agreement Officer Representative (AOR) and the Recipient”; – On Page 52, ANNEX 3 – TEMPLATE BRANDING STRATEGY AND MARKING PLAN – 1. TEMPLATE, add “4) Budget: Please include all estimated costs associated with Branding & Marking for USAID programs, such as plaques, stickers, banners, press events and materials.” [END OF AMENDMENT 01] |
Feb 27, 2020 | |
| Feb 27, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72051420RFA00008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2020 The submission deadline has been extended to allow for adequate competition. The NOFO is amended as follows: On Page 1 – Cover Page – Closing Date to receive Concept Papers, delete “March 24, 2020” and replace with “April 13, 2020”. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $39,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $39,200,000 |
| 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: | Eligibility for this award is not restricted; see Section C of this Request for Applications (RFA). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Colombia USAID-Bogota |
| Description: |
Issue Date:…………………………………………… February 27, 2020 Deadline for Questions:……………………………… March 9, 2020 Closing Date to receive Concept Papers:…….. March 24, 2020 Closing Time…………………………… 17:00 Local time (UTC -05) Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – Request for Applications (RFA) 72051420RFA00008 Program Title: USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 98.001
To all interested parties: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity (the Activity). Eligibility for this award is not restricted; see Section C of this Request for Applications (RFA). USAID intends to make an award to the applicant that best meets the objectives of this NOFO based on the Merit Review Criteria described in this RFA, subject to a Risk Assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. This is a multi-tiered RFA in accordance with the Automated directives System (ADS) 303.3.6.1(c). Selection under this RFA will be based on a two-step process: ● Phase 1 – Concept Paper submissions: open to all eligible organizations as described in this RFA. ● Phase 2 – Full Application submissions: by invitation only to applicants selected during Phase 1 evaluation. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet the eligibility standards described in Section C of this RFA. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.6. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Please send any questions regarding this solicitation to the point of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.
Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.
Sincerely,
Jessica Faber Agreement Officer USAID/Colombia |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
MIGUEL A. ATUESTA
ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Email:matuesta@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72051420RFA00008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2020 The submission deadline has been extended to allow for adequate competition. The NOFO is amended as follows: On Page 1 – Cover Page – Closing Date to receive Concept Papers, delete “March 24, 2020” and replace with “April 13, 2020”. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $39,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $39,200,000 |
| 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: | Eligibility for this award is not restricted; see Section C of this Request for Applications (RFA). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Colombia USAID-Bogota |
| Description: |
Issue Date:…………………………………………… February 27, 2020 Deadline for Questions:……………………………… March 9, 2020 Closing Date to receive Concept Papers:…….. March 24, 2020 Closing Time…………………………… 17:00 Local time (UTC -05) Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – Request for Applications (RFA) 72051420RFA00008 Program Title: USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 98.001
To all interested parties: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity (the Activity). Eligibility for this award is not restricted; see Section C of this Request for Applications (RFA). USAID intends to make an award to the applicant that best meets the objectives of this NOFO based on the Merit Review Criteria described in this RFA, subject to a Risk Assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. This is a multi-tiered RFA in accordance with the Automated directives System (ADS) 303.3.6.1(c). Selection under this RFA will be based on a two-step process: ● Phase 1 – Concept Paper submissions: open to all eligible organizations as described in this RFA. ● Phase 2 – Full Application submissions: by invitation only to applicants selected during Phase 1 evaluation. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet the eligibility standards described in Section C of this RFA. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.6. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Please send any questions regarding this solicitation to the point of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.
Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.
Sincerely,
Jessica Faber Agreement Officer USAID/Colombia |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
MIGUEL A. ATUESTA
ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Email:matuesta@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72051420RFA00008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $39,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $39,200,000 |
| 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: | Eligibility for this award is not restricted; see Section C of this Request for Applications (RFA). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Colombia USAID-Bogota |
| Description: |
Issue Date:…………………………………………… February 27, 2020 Deadline for Questions:……………………………… March 9, 2020 Closing Date to receive Concept Papers:…….. March 24, 2020 Closing Time…………………………… 17:00 Local time (UTC -05) Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – Request for Applications (RFA) 72051420RFA00008 Program Title: USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 98.001
To all interested parties: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement USAID/Colombia Resilient Communities (Somos Comunidad) Activity (the Activity). Eligibility for this award is not restricted; see Section C of this Request for Applications (RFA). USAID intends to make an award to the applicant that best meets the objectives of this NOFO based on the Merit Review Criteria described in this RFA, subject to a Risk Assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. This is a multi-tiered RFA in accordance with the Automated directives System (ADS) 303.3.6.1(c). Selection under this RFA will be based on a two-step process: ● Phase 1 – Concept Paper submissions: open to all eligible organizations as described in this RFA. ● Phase 2 – Full Application submissions: by invitation only to applicants selected during Phase 1 evaluation. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet the eligibility standards described in Section C of this RFA. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.6. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Please send any questions regarding this solicitation to the point of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.
Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.
Sincerely,
Jessica Faber Agreement Officer USAID/Colombia |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
MIGUEL A. ATUESTA
ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Email:matuesta@usaid.gov |
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