This grant, likely offered by a U.S. development agency such as USAID under the broader Feed the Future initiative, is dedicated to strengthening livestock market systems in Kenya. The primary purpose of this grant is to drive economic growth, enhance food security, and build resilience within Kenya’s crucial livestock sector. It aims to support activities that improve market efficiency, increase productivity, and ensure sustainable practices for farmers and related businesses. While the overarching goals are clear from the title, specific program objectives, eligibility criteria, and detailed implementation strategies are contained within the attached documentation, which was not provided for this summary. Consequently, a comprehensive description beyond these general aims is not possible.
Opportunity ID: 294628
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-615-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kenya Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Leader with Associates |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $95,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000,000 |
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: | Kenya USAID-Nairobi |
| Description: | See attachments |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ketan Sood
Acquisition and Assistance Speciali Email:ksood@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment #1 to the RFA, and includes the Questions and Answers, and a clean version of the RFA and attachments. | Jun 30, 2017 | |
| Jun 30, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-615-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kenya Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Leader with Associates |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $95,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000,000 |
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: | Kenya USAID-Nairobi |
| Description: | See attachments |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ketan Sood
Acquisition and Assistance Speciali Email:ksood@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-615-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kenya Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Leader with Associates |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $95,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000,000 |
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: | Kenya USAID-Nairobi |
| Description: | See attachments |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ketan Sood
Acquisition and Assistance Speciali Email:ksood@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 294628 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> RFA-615-17-000003 – With Attachments.pdf
Folder 294628 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 1 and Related Docs -> Consolidated Q&A (2017.06.30).pdf
Folder 294628 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 1 and Related Docs -> RFA-615-17-000003 – Clean Version.pdf
Folder 294628 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 1 and Related Docs -> Attachment 3 – Program Description for Associate Award #2.pdf
Folder 294628 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 1 and Related Docs -> Attachment 2 – Program Description for Associate Award #1.pdf
Folder 294628 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 1 and Related Docs -> Attachment 1 – Program Description for Leader Award.pdf
Folder 294628 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 1 and Related Docs -> DO3 IEE June 2015.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ketan Sood Acquisition and Assistance Speciali Email: ksood@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | RFA-615-17-000003 | Kenya Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Leader with Associates | PKG00233182 | Jun 14, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294628 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294628 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
294628 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294628 SF424A-1.0.pdf