The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering the Development Grants Program (DGP). This grant is for increasing the number and quality of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), both local and U.S.-based, that can effectively meet community needs and contribute to USAID’s goals. The program aims to strengthen civil society by enhancing the capacities of Local NGOs (LNGOs) and US Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs). Key objectives include broadening NGO participation in USAID programs, expanding their organizational capacity in planning, management, and service delivery, and ensuring measurable contributions to country development objectives. USAID strongly encourages cost-sharing with non-USG partners and forming local alliances to maximize impact and ensure sustainability of development efforts.
Opportunity ID: 173913
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development Grants Program (DGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see cover page and Section III for Eligibility Information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) established the Development Grants Program (DGP) as a small grants program to increase the number and quality of NGO (both local and U.S.-based) implementing partners who can meet the needs of the communities they serve and contribute to the accomplishment of the Agencys goals and objectives. The DGP is closely aligned with Agency Initiatives to strengthen and sustain civil society by strengthening capacities of LNGOs and US PVOs to address todays pressing development challenges.The objectives of the DGP as presented in this Request for Applications are: 1. Broadened participation in USAID programs of LNGOs (especially key local Intermediary Organizations with potential to generate systemic and scalable high impact development) and US PVOs with experience and expertise relevant to priority USAID and partner country development objectives; 2. Expanded numbers of LNGOs and US PVOs with planning, management and service delivery systems adequate to implement USAID-funded activities, and adequate organizational capacity to sustain development activities beyond USAID and DGP support; and, 3. Measurable contributions by LNGOs and US PVOs to the achievement of the development objectives for participating USAID Missions country programs, in particular as they pertain to Agency priorities and initiatives. USAID strongly encourages cost sharing with non-USG partners, and where appropriate and feasible, the creation of local alliances (See Section IIIB), particularly variations of public, private and civil society partnerships. An “alliance,” in this sense, is a formal agreement between two or more parties created to jointly define and address a development problem. Alliance partners combine resources, risks and rewards in pursuit of common objectives. Alliance partners make financial and/or in-kind contributions to increase the impact and sustainability of development efforts. Both US PVOs and LNGOs are strongly encouraged to consider alliances with private partners and foundations as a means of leveraging the DGP program funding for greater impact and sustainability. For more information about USAID and alliance building, please see: http://inside.usaid.gov/idea/GP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Suhaib Khan
Contracting Officer Phone 202-567-5059 Email:sukhan@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Purpose of Amendment #02 to the above referenced RFA is to:
Distribute the responses to the questions that are received by USAID from potential applicants. Please see the attachments for details. |
Jun 15, 2012 | |
| Please see Amendment #01 description for the details of modification made to the RFA # RFA-OAA-12-000025. | Jun 15, 2012 | |
| Jun 04, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development Grants Program (DGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see cover page and Section III for Eligibility Information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) established the Development Grants Program (DGP) as a small grants program to increase the number and quality of NGO (both local and U.S.-based) implementing partners who can meet the needs of the communities they serve and contribute to the accomplishment of the Agencys goals and objectives. The DGP is closely aligned with Agency Initiatives to strengthen and sustain civil society by strengthening capacities of LNGOs and US PVOs to address todays pressing development challenges.The objectives of the DGP as presented in this Request for Applications are: 1. Broadened participation in USAID programs of LNGOs (especially key local Intermediary Organizations with potential to generate systemic and scalable high impact development) and US PVOs with experience and expertise relevant to priority USAID and partner country development objectives; 2. Expanded numbers of LNGOs and US PVOs with planning, management and service delivery systems adequate to implement USAID-funded activities, and adequate organizational capacity to sustain development activities beyond USAID and DGP support; and, 3. Measurable contributions by LNGOs and US PVOs to the achievement of the development objectives for participating USAID Missions country programs, in particular as they pertain to Agency priorities and initiatives. USAID strongly encourages cost sharing with non-USG partners, and where appropriate and feasible, the creation of local alliances (See Section IIIB), particularly variations of public, private and civil society partnerships. An “alliance,” in this sense, is a formal agreement between two or more parties created to jointly define and address a development problem. Alliance partners combine resources, risks and rewards in pursuit of common objectives. Alliance partners make financial and/or in-kind contributions to increase the impact and sustainability of development efforts. Both US PVOs and LNGOs are strongly encouraged to consider alliances with private partners and foundations as a means of leveraging the DGP program funding for greater impact and sustainability. For more information about USAID and alliance building, please see: http://inside.usaid.gov/idea/GP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Suhaib Khan
Contracting Officer Phone 202-567-5059 Email:sukhan@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development Grants Program (DGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see cover page and Section III for Eligibility Information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) established the Development Grants Program (DGP) as a small grants program to increase the number and quality of NGO (both local and U.S.-based) implementing partners who can meet the needs of the communities they serve and contribute to the accomplishment of the Agencys goals and objectives. The DGP is closely aligned with Agency Initiatives to strengthen and sustain civil society by strengthening capacities of LNGOs and US PVOs to address todays pressing development challenges.The objectives of the DGP as presented in this Request for Applications are: 1. Broadened participation in USAID programs of LNGOs (especially key local Intermediary Organizations with potential to generate systemic and scalable high impact development) and US PVOs with experience and expertise relevant to priority USAID and partner country development objectives; 2. Expanded numbers of LNGOs and US PVOs with planning, management and service delivery systems adequate to implement USAID-funded activities, and adequate organizational capacity to sustain development activities beyond USAID and DGP support; and, 3. Measurable contributions by LNGOs and US PVOs to the achievement of the development objectives for participating USAID Missions country programs, in particular as they pertain to Agency priorities and initiatives. USAID strongly encourages cost sharing with non-USG partners, and where appropriate and feasible, the creation of local alliances (See Section IIIB), particularly variations of public, private and civil society partnerships. An “alliance,” in this sense, is a formal agreement between two or more parties created to jointly define and address a development problem. Alliance partners combine resources, risks and rewards in pursuit of common objectives. Alliance partners make financial and/or in-kind contributions to increase the impact and sustainability of development efforts. Both US PVOs and LNGOs are strongly encouraged to consider alliances with private partners and foundations as a means of leveraging the DGP program funding for greater impact and sustainability. For more information about USAID and alliance building, please see: http://inside.usaid.gov/idea/GP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Suhaib Khan
Contracting Officer Phone 202-567-5059 Email:sukhan@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development Grants Program (DGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see cover page and Section III for Eligibility Information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) established the Development Grants Program (DGP) as a small grants program to increase the number and quality of NGO (both local and U.S.-based) implementing partners who can meet the needs of the communities they serve and contribute to the accomplishment of the Agencys goals and objectives. The DGP is closely aligned with Agency Initiatives to strengthen and sustain civil society by strengthening capacities of LNGOs and US PVOs to address todays pressing development challenges. The objectives of the DGP as presented in this Request for Applications are: 1. Broadened participation in USAID programs of LNGOs (especially key local Intermediary Organizations with potential to generate systemic and scalable high impact development) and US PVOs with experience and expertise relevant to priority USAID and partner country development objectives; 2. Expanded numbers of LNGOs and US PVOs with planning, management and service delivery systems adequate to implement USAID-funded activities, and adequate organizational capacity to sustain development activities beyond USAID and DGP support; and, 3. Measurable contributions by LNGOs and US PVOs to the achievement of the development objectives for participating USAID Missions country programs, in particular as they pertain to Agency priorities and initiatives. USAID strongly encourages cost sharing with non-USG partners, and where appropriate and feasible, the creation of local alliances (See Section IIIB), particularly variations of public, private and civil society partnerships. An “alliance,” in this sense, is a formal agreement between two or more parties created to jointly define and address a development problem. Alliance partners combine resources, risks and rewards in pursuit of common objectives. Alliance partners make financial and/or in-kind contributions to increase the impact and sustainability of development efforts. Both US PVOs and LNGOs are strongly encouraged to consider alliances with private partners and foundations as a means of leveraging the DGP program funding for greater impact and sustainability. For more information about USAID and alliance building, please see: http://inside.usaid.gov/idea/GP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Suhaib Khan
Contracting Officer Phone 202-567-5059 Email:sukhan@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 173913 Full Announcement-1 -> final dgp rfa – 06-01-2012 – rfa-oaa-12-000025.pdf
Folder 173913 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> description of modification #01 to rfa # rfa-oaa-12-000025.pdf
Folder 173913 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> amendment 01-final dgp rfa- rfa-oaa-12-000025- june 04-2012.pdf
Folder 173913 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> amendment 2- revised dgp rfa- rfa-oaa-12-000025- june 15-2012.pdf
Folder 173913 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> amendment #02 – questions and responses – rfa # rfa-oaa-12-000025 – 06-15-2012.pdf
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