This department is offering the USAID/Nigeria: Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project grant to support Nigerian civil society partners in enhancing services for children affected by HIV/AIDS. The grant aims to improve service quality, strengthen local systems, and build technical capacity of local providers. Three separate awards will target different Nigerian states, focusing on engaging local partners effectively and filling programming gaps using evidence-based practices. Applications are open until August 16, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 236573
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-620-13-000004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.004 — Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening (NGO) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 32,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $32,500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $10,075,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Locally-registered Nigerian Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations, foundations, professional associations, non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations willing to forego profit. Faith-based and community organizations that fit the criteria above are also eligible to submit applications. To be eligible to apply, the applicant must meet the following requirements: •Be registered and incorporated under the Nigerian laws; •Have its principal place of business in Nigeria; •Be majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Nigeria or be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents Nigeria; and •Not be controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Nigeria USAID-Abuja |
| Description:: | The purpose of the Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children project is to support local Nigerian civil society partners to improve the accessibility and quality of services for children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in Nigeria through: the improvement of the systems and structures at communities, local government authorities and states for providing responsive quality care, protection and support services for vulnerable children and their households in selected Nigerian states; improvement of the organizational and technical capacity of local Nigerian partners and other local providers to offer services to vulnerable children and families; and facilitating local Nigerian civil society partners to engage more effectively with local government and private partners. The proposed activity will constitute a key component of USAID/Nigerias program for vulnerable children, and work closely with existing PEFPAR partners, other HIV programs and the Nigerian Government to address gaps in programming for this population using evidence-based practices and approaches.The Local Partners for OVC will be implemented through three separate awards by three implementing partners: (1) Award One: Oyo, Lagos, Ekiti and Ondo; (2) Award Two: Anambra and Imo; and (3) Award Three: Ebonyi and Cross river. The Local Partners for OVC initiative will be made directly to local partners to continue a direct investment in local partners and also continue provision of care and support services to vulnerable children and their households. |
| 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 |
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| Synopsis 4 | The purpose of this RFA Amendment No. 01 is to: 1) Provide answers to questions submitted by some prospective applicants; and 2) Extend the RFA Closing date, from Friday, August 2, 2013 at 14:00 hours (Nigeria time) to Friday, August 16, 2013 at 14:00 hours (Nigeria time). Except as clarified herein, all requirements of the RFA issued on June 19, 2013 remain the same. |
Jul 29, 2013 |
| Synopsis 3 | The purpose of this RFA Amendment No. 01 is to: 1) Provide answers to questions submitted by some prospective applicants; and 2) Extend the RFA Closing date, from Friday, August 2, 2013 at 14:00 hours (Nigeria time) to Friday, August 16, 2013 at 14:00 hours (Nigeria time). Except as clarified herein, all requirements of the RFA issued on June 19, 2013 remain the same. |
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| Synopsis 2 | The purpose of this RFA Amendment No. 01 is to: (1) Provide answers to questions submitted by some prospective applicants; and 2) Extend the RFA Closing date, from Friday, August 2, 2013 at 14:00 hours (Nigeria time) to Friday, August 16, 2013 at 14:00 hours (Nigeria time). Except as clarified herein, all requirements of the RFA issued on June 19, 2013 remain the same. |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 98.004 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00179633 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 19, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Samuel Nwanokwu |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Attachments [V1.1] Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D) [V1.1] Budget Information for Construction Programs (SF-424C) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms | Faith Based EEO Survey [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Agency Contact Information: | Who Can Apply: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.004 | PKG00179633 | Jun 19, 2013 | Aug 02, 2013 | View | Samuel Nwanokwu | Organization Applicants |