Opportunity Information: Apply for 72038821RFA00006
The Rights for Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) Activity is a USAID/Bangladesh funding opportunity (NOFO number 72038821RFA00006) released under USAID's Locally Led Development (LLD) framework as Addendum #8 to an existing Annual Program Statement (APS No. 7200AA19APS00007). The program is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services (CFDA 98.001) and is intended to support work that advances the rights of persons living with disabilities in Bangladesh. USAID indicates that eligibility is restricted to certain local organizations, with the specific eligibility conditions and minimum concept paper requirements spelled out in the NOFO (particularly referenced as being in Section 3). The legal authority cited for the award is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Funding is expected to be provided as a Fixed Amount Award (FAA), which is a type of assistance instrument where payments are tied to the completion of agreed milestones or results, rather than reimbursing every line-item expense in the traditional way. USAID anticipates making one (1) award, with an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000, while also reserving the right to fund none of the applications if they do not meet the agency's needs or standards. Although the listing uses the term "grant," USAID clarifies that, for this opportunity, "grant" is being used interchangeably with "cooperative agreement," and "grant officer" with "agreement officer," which signals that USAID expects an assisted, collaborative relationship during implementation rather than a fully hands-off grant.
A major feature of this opportunity is its non-traditional, three-phase selection process. In Phase 1, applicants submit an initial application in the form of a concept paper with a limited page count. USAID evaluates these concept papers and only invites the highest-rated applicants to move forward. In Phase 2, selected applicants deliver an oral presentation of their proposed technical approach in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which means finalists must be prepared to clearly defend and explain their approach in person. In Phase 3, the applicant (or applicants) whose proposal best fits the objectives and selection criteria is chosen to co-develop a full program description with USAID/Bangladesh. That co-developed program description becomes part of the final agreement package, after which USAID reviews the final application (including the cost application) and grades it on an acceptable or not acceptable basis.
Key dates included in the announcement are: issuance on February 2, 2021; a question deadline of February 25, 2021 at 1400 Bangladesh time; and an application deadline of March 31, 2021 at 1400 Bangladesh time. Questions are required to be sent to the point(s) of contact listed in the NOFO's submission instructions (referenced as Section 5). USAID states that responses to relevant questions received by the deadline will be shared with all potential applicants through an official amendment posted on Grants.gov, and applicants are expected to monitor Grants.gov for updates and amendments.
Submission logistics are also emphasized. Even though the opportunity is posted on Grants.gov, applicants must submit applications electronically via email to the address provided in the NOFO's submission section. USAID explicitly notes it is not responsible for transmission or conversion errors connected to electronic submission, and it places the burden on the applicant to ensure the full NOFO has been properly received and reviewed. For technical problems related to Grants.gov access or registration, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk.
Cost and profit treatment is addressed in a way that matters to organizations considering participation. For-profit entities may participate, but USAID policy (citing 2 CFR 700.1(A)(1)) does not allow paying profit under assistance instruments like an FAA. At the same time, USAID states it may cover reasonable, allocable, and allowable program costs, including both direct and indirect expenses, as long as they follow the applicable federal cost principles (for example, the cost standards applicable to nonprofits, universities, and for-profit firms, and FAR Part 31 for for-profits).
Finally, the NOFO makes several standard federal funding disclaimers. Publishing the NOFO is not a commitment to make an award, and USAID will not pay for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting an application. Awards will be made only to a responsible applicant whose submission best meets the NOFO requirements and the merit review criteria. The opportunity is administered by USAID/Bangladesh, and the signing official listed is the Agreement Officer, Ananciata Muyama.Apply for 72038821RFA00006
- The Agency for International Development, Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rights for Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) 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 Feb 01, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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