Opportunity Information: Apply for 7200AA23APS00002
The Cooperative Development Program (CDP) APS is a USAID funding opportunity run through the Bureau for Development, Democracy and Innovation (DDI), specifically the Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships (LFT) Hub. It is issued under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended) and invites concept papers from both new and existing CDP partners. The core idea is to use this Annual Program Statement (APS) as a flexible mechanism for tapping into the capabilities of Cooperative Development Organizations (CDOs) and cooperative models to strengthen development outcomes across USAID programs.
The opportunity is designed to help USAID get more impact from its resources by mobilizing “non-traditional” partners and cooperative networks that can bring practical, community-based solutions. USAID emphasizes that cooperatives can add value by expanding peer-to-peer learning, strengthening community ties and local ownership, supporting diplomacy through people-to-people and institution-to-institution connections, and leveraging additional resources beyond USAID funding. Rather than prescribing a single narrow project type, the APS is intended to support a range of creative approaches to designing and implementing activities that align with USAID Operating Units’ (OUs) development objectives. In practice, that means concept papers can propose different technical or geographic approaches as long as they clearly connect to an OU’s priorities and show how cooperative principles or cooperative development expertise will contribute to results.
Administratively, this is an earmark opportunity categorized under community development (CFDA 98.002). The funding opportunity number is 7200AA23APS00002, and the instrument type is listed as “Other,” reflecting that this is an APS framework for receiving and considering concept papers rather than a single, one-time standalone solicitation. The listing notes an award ceiling of up to $90,000,000 (which signals the upper bound associated with the program and does not necessarily imply a single award of that size). The posting was created on 2023-01-19 and was most recently updated on 2024-01-16 via Amendment #2. The original closing date shown is 2025-01-20, indicating the window during which concept papers may be accepted under this APS timeline.
Eligibility is described broadly as “Others,” with the narrative pointing to U.S. cooperatives or organizations, and specifically to Cooperative Development Organizations as the key partner type. Overall, the program is meant to channel cooperative expertise into USAID’s development portfolio by encouraging innovative, partner-driven concepts that can be aligned with mission and operating unit needs, while reinforcing cooperative principles like member-driven governance, shared economic participation, and durable community institutions.Apply for 7200AA23APS00002
- The Agency for International Development in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Development Program_APS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.002.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-01-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-01-20. (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 $90,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Cooperative Development Program (CDP) APS (USAID) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Cooperative Development Program (CDP) Annual Program Statement (APS) run by USAID. It invites the submission of concept papers that propose how cooperative models and Cooperative Development Organizations (CDOs) can strengthen development outcomes across USAID programs.
Which USAID office is running the CDP APS?
The CDP APS is managed by USAID's Bureau for Development, Democracy and Innovation (DDI), through the Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships (LFT) Hub.
What authority is this APS issued under?
The APS is issued under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Is USAID asking for full proposals or concept papers?
This APS invites concept papers. It is designed as a flexible mechanism for receiving and considering concept papers rather than functioning as a single one-time solicitation for one specific project.
Who can submit a concept paper under this APS?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others." The narrative emphasizes U.S. cooperatives or organizations, with Cooperative Development Organizations (CDOs) highlighted as the key partner type. The APS also explicitly invites concept papers from both new and existing CDP partners.
What kinds of ideas is USAID looking for?
USAID is looking for partner-driven concepts that use cooperative development expertise and cooperative principles to improve results across USAID programs. The APS is not limited to one narrow project type and is intended to support a range of creative approaches, as long as they align with USAID Operating Units' development objectives.
Does the APS prescribe a specific technical sector or geography?
No. Rather than prescribing one narrow project type, the APS is intended to accommodate different technical and geographic approaches. The key requirement described is that the concept clearly connects to an Operating Unit's priorities and explains how cooperative models or cooperative development expertise will contribute to results.
What are "Operating Units" (OUs) in this context?
In this APS, "Operating Units" refers to the parts of USAID with development objectives and priorities that proposed activities should align with. Concept papers are expected to show a clear connection to an OU's priorities.
Why is USAID emphasizing cooperatives and CDOs for development impact?
USAID notes that cooperatives can add value by expanding peer-to-peer learning, strengthening community ties and local ownership, supporting diplomacy through people-to-people and institution-to-institution connections, and leveraging additional resources beyond USAID funding.
What does USAID mean by mobilizing "non-traditional" partners?
Based on the description provided, USAID is seeking to broaden the pool of partners by tapping into cooperative networks and organizations that can bring practical, community-based solutions and can leverage resources beyond USAID funds.
What cooperative principles are emphasized in the opportunity description?
The opportunity highlights cooperative principles such as member-driven governance, shared economic participation, and building durable community institutions.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is described as an earmark opportunity categorized under community development, with CFDA 98.002.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 7200AA23APS00002.
What is the instrument type for this opportunity?
The instrument type is listed as "Other," reflecting that this is an APS framework for receiving and considering concept papers rather than a single standalone solicitation.
What is the award ceiling listed for the APS?
The listing notes an award ceiling of up to $90,000,000. The description indicates this figure signals the upper bound associated with the program and does not necessarily mean there will be a single award of that size.
When was the opportunity posted and last updated?
The posting was created on 2023-01-19 and was most recently updated on 2024-01-16 via Amendment #2.
What is the closing date for submitting concept papers?
The original closing date shown is 2025-01-20, indicating the window during which concept papers may be accepted under this APS timeline.
Is this opportunity limited to existing CDP partners?
No. The APS invites concept papers from both new and existing CDP partners.
What should a strong concept paper clearly demonstrate, based on the description?
Based on the information provided, a strong concept paper should (1) align with a USAID Operating Unit's development objectives, and (2) explain how cooperative principles or cooperative development expertise will contribute to development results, including community-based value and potential resource leveraging beyond USAID funding.
Is this APS intended to increase USAID impact and resource efficiency?
Yes. The description states the opportunity is designed to help USAID get more impact from its resources by mobilizing non-traditional partners and cooperative networks that can contribute practical solutions and additional leveraged resources.
What is the overarching purpose of using an APS for CDP?
The core idea described is to use the APS as a flexible mechanism to tap into the capabilities of Cooperative Development Organizations and cooperative models, strengthening development outcomes across USAID programs while allowing a range of partner-driven approaches aligned to USAID priorities.
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