Opportunity Information: Apply for 72064121RFA00003
The Enhancing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Activity is a USAID funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development, Ghana (USAID-Accra), seeking applications from qualified organizations to carry out a WASH-focused program overseas. The opportunity is released as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under NOFO number 72064121RFA00003 and falls under Federal Assistance Listing (FAL) 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. The activity is categorized under the broader funding activity category of Health, and USAID plans to support the work through a cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee should expect substantial engagement and collaboration with USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant.
Key dates and process milestones are clearly laid out. The NOFO issue date is Monday, April 26, 2021. Questions from applicants were accepted up to Wednesday, May 19, 2021, and the closing date for application submission was Monday, June 28, 2021, with a firm deadline time of 1700 GMT. USAID notes that responses to questions submitted by the deadline would be shared with all potential applicants through an amendment posted on Grants.gov, which is important because it signals that official clarifications become part of the solicitation record and can affect how applications should be prepared.
Funding details indicate a single anticipated award, with an award ceiling of up to $39,000,000 and an expected number of awards listed as 1. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full NOFO text, particularly in the section addressing eligibility standards (Section C). USAID emphasizes that selection will be based on the merit review criteria described in the NOFO, and that a risk assessment will also factor into the award decision. In practical terms, this means applicants are evaluated not only on technical approach and alignment with the activity objectives, but also on organizational capacity, management, and compliance risk considerations.
The notice repeatedly directs applicants to consult the full NOFO, especially Section A labeled "Program Description," for the detailed technical requirements and objectives of the activity, and to read the entire document to understand submission requirements and the selection process. The opportunity is posted on Grants.gov and may be amended, so applicants are responsible for monitoring the posting to ensure they are working from the latest version and have all attachments and updates. USAID also includes a standard disclaimer that it is not responsible for data errors caused by transmission or conversion issues, reinforcing the need for applicants to verify they have the complete and correct materials.
On administrative compliance, USAID highlights that applicants must meet all unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements described in Section D.6.f, and cautions that registration can take many weeks. This is a practical warning that late starts on SAM or identifier registration can jeopardize an otherwise strong application. For technical issues related to accessing the NOFO or registering on Grants.gov, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk (phone 1-800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov).
Finally, the notice includes standard federal funding cautions: the NOFO does not guarantee an award, does not commit the U.S. Government to reimburse proposal preparation costs, and all application-related expenses are borne by the applicant. The posting also notes that this is an updated version of the Enhancing WASH NOFO, with the initial issuance dated April 26, 2021, so applicants were expected to rely on the updated posting and any subsequent amendments as the authoritative source for requirements.Apply for 72064121RFA00003
- The Agency for International Development, Ghana USAID-Accra in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Activity" 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 May 06, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2021. (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 $39,000,000.00 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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