The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is accepting applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations for the “USAID Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity (ADVANCE II)” grant. This significant initiative is a continuation of current Feed the Future efforts, serving as the core mechanism for value chain support within USAID/Ghana’s Feed the Future strategy. The grant’s central objective is to facilitate sustainable, private sector-driven agricultural transformation. This transformation is expected to directly contribute to and significantly increase rural household incomes, improving livelihoods. The program aims to enhance agricultural development and strengthen value chains to achieve its broad food security and economic development goals.
Opportunity ID: 243236
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-641-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Agriculture Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $35,000,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ghana USAID-Accra |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for Assistance Agreements from all U.S. and non-U.S. qualified organizations for funding to support a program entitled USAID Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity (referred to in this document as ADVANCE II).” The USAID Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity is a follow on to the current Feed the Future Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement activity. This activity will be the primary mechanism for value chain support under USAID/Ghanas Feed the Future (FtF) strategy, with the objective of developing sustainable, private sector driven agricultural transformation that will increase rural household incomes. Please refer to the Program Description for a complete statement of goals and expected results.The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Frederique Rakotoarivelo
Sn. Acquisition and Assistance Spec Phone 23321741272 Email:FRakotoarivelo@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change the closing date for application submission to | Oct 22, 2013 | |
| Oct 22, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-641-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Agriculture Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $35,000,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ghana USAID-Accra |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for Assistance Agreements from all U.S. and non-U.S. qualified organizations for funding to support a program entitled USAID Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity (referred to in this document as ADVANCE II).” The USAID Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity is a follow on to the current Feed the Future Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement activity. This activity will be the primary mechanism for value chain support under USAID/Ghanas Feed the Future (FtF) strategy, with the objective of developing sustainable, private sector driven agricultural transformation that will increase rural household incomes. Please refer to the Program Description for a complete statement of goals and expected results.The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Frederique Rakotoarivelo
Sn. Acquisition and Assistance Spec Phone 23321741272 Email:FRakotoarivelo@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-641-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Agriculture Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $35,000,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ghana USAID-Accra |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for Assistance Agreements from all U.S. and non-U.S. qualified organizations for funding to support a program entitled USAID Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity (referred to in this document as ADVANCE II).” The USAID Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement Feed the Future Activity is a follow on to the current Feed the Future Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement activity. This activity will be the primary mechanism for value chain support under USAID/Ghanas Feed the Future (FtF) strategy, with the objective of developing sustainable, private sector driven agricultural transformation that will increase rural household incomes. Please refer to the Program Description for a complete statement of goals and expected results. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Frederique Rakotoarivelo
Sn. Acquisition and Assistance Spec Phone 23321741272 Email:FRakotoarivelo@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 243236 Full Announcement-1 -> advance ii annex a.pdf
Folder 243236 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-641-13-000002.pdf
Folder 243236 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-641-13-000002 amend 01.pdf
Folder 243236 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> rfa-641-13-000002 amd 2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Frederique Rakotoarivelo Sn. Acquisition and Assistance Spec Phone 23321741272 Email: FRakotoarivelo@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00185613 | Sep 20, 2013 | Oct 28, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
243236 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
243236 SF424D-1.1.pdf
243236 SF424C-1.0.pdf
243236 SF424B-1.1.pdf
243236 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
243236 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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