USAID is offering a grant to local Kenyan organizations to provide support services to orphans and vulnerable children in Nyanza and Rift Valley Provinces, Kenya. This grant aligns with the goals of USAID FORWARD and the Government of Kenya’s Health Policy. Applications are aimed at enhancing the well-being of OVCs and must adhere to the Program Description guidelines. Closing date for applications is May 14, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 161953
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-615-12-000004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Support Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nyanza and Rift Valley Provinces, Kenya, through Local Kenyan Organizations |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Apr 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 14, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,800,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligibility under this RFA is limited to local (indigenous) Kenyan organizations including both non-profit and for-profit if the commercial entity is willing to forgo profit under this assistance program. The eligibility requirements are described in detail in the Eligibility Checklist provided as Attachment 1 to this RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Kenya USAID-Nairobi |
| Description:: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from local Kenyan organizations to provide support services to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Nyanza and Rift Valley Provinces, Kenya, in the furtherance of the Government of the Republic of Kenyas (GoK) Health Policy and in line with the goals of USAID FORWARD, as specifically described in the Program Description. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | The purpose of this modification to the funding opportunity is to post answers to questions received under this RFA. | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1