Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 482 17 000004
The Advancing Community Empowerment in Southeastern Myanmar opportunity is a USAID/Burma grant competition aimed at supporting a multi-year effort to strengthen communities and local governance in southeastern Myanmar. USAID is looking for qualified organizations to carry out an activity focused on technical assistance that helps vulnerable communities reduce key risks and pressures they face, increases meaningful community participation in local decision making, and improves systems that make local governance more accountable to the people it serves. The overall intent is to move beyond short-term relief and instead help communities build stronger local mechanisms and practices that allow them to identify priorities, participate in decisions, and hold local actors responsible in a consistent and constructive way.
USAID expects to make one award under this notice, structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID anticipates a substantial level of involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The activity is planned for five years, reflecting the long-term nature of community empowerment and governance strengthening work. The ceiling amount listed for the award is up to $48,000,000, with funding dependent on availability of funds, and USAID notes that while one award is anticipated, it retains the option to fund multiple applications or none at all if submissions do not meet the agency's needs or the merit review criteria.
The funding opportunity details identify this as a discretionary program under CFDA 98.001, administered by the Agency for International Development, Burma (USAID - Rangoon). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a broad range of applicant types as long as they meet any requirements described in the full solicitation. The opportunity was posted on March 13, 2017, with an original closing date of May 8, 2017. The opportunity number is RFA 482 17 000004, and the title is Advancing Community Empowerment in Southeastern Myanmar.Apply for RFA 482 17 000004
- The Agency for International Development, Burma USAID - Rangoon in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing Community Empowerment in Southeastern Myanmar" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 13, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 08, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $48,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Advancing Community Empowerment in Southeastern Myanmar" funding opportunity?
It is a USAID/Burma grant competition designed to support a multi-year effort to strengthen communities and local governance in southeastern Myanmar through technical assistance and related activities.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically USAID/Burma (USAID - Rangoon).
What is the main purpose of the activity USAID wants to fund?
The activity is intended to help vulnerable communities reduce key risks and pressures, increase meaningful community participation in local decision making, and improve systems that make local governance more accountable to the people it serves.
What does USAID mean by moving beyond short-term relief in this opportunity?
The intent is to go beyond short-term relief and instead help communities build stronger local mechanisms and practices so they can identify priorities, participate in decisions, and hold local actors responsible in a consistent and constructive way.
What kind of assistance is emphasized in the opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes technical assistance focused on community empowerment and governance strengthening in southeastern Myanmar.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this notice?
USAID expects to make one award under this notice.
What type of award is anticipated (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
The anticipated award type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement means USAID anticipates a substantial level of involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
How long is the planned period of performance?
The activity is planned for five years, reflecting the long-term nature of community empowerment and governance strengthening work.
What is the maximum (ceiling) funding amount for this opportunity?
The ceiling amount listed is up to $48,000,000.
Is the full $48,000,000 guaranteed to be awarded?
No. Funding is dependent on the availability of funds.
Can USAID decide to make more than one award or no award at all?
Yes. While one award is anticipated, USAID retains the option to fund multiple applications or none at all if submissions do not meet the agency's needs or the merit review criteria.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to a broad range of applicant types as long as they meet any requirements described in the full solicitation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is identified as a discretionary program under CFDA 98.001.
Is this a discretionary funding program?
Yes. The funding opportunity details identify it as a discretionary program.
What is the opportunity number for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity number is RFA 482 17 000004.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 13, 2017.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was May 8, 2017.
What geographic area is the activity focused on?
The activity is focused on southeastern Myanmar.
What outcomes is the activity aiming to improve in local governance?
The activity aims to improve systems that make local governance more accountable to the people it serves, while also increasing meaningful community participation in local decision making.
What kinds of community benefits are emphasized in the opportunity description?
The description emphasizes reducing key risks and pressures faced by vulnerable communities, strengthening local mechanisms and practices, and enabling communities to identify priorities, participate in decisions, and hold local actors responsible in a consistent and constructive way.
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