Opportunity Information: Apply for 72068823RFA00001
The USAID Doniya Taabolo Activity is a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding opportunity issued by USAID/Mali in Bamako to support an education-focused program in Mali. USAID is looking for a qualified organization (or consortium, depending on what the NOFO allows) to design and implement the activity under a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means USAID expects to stay substantially involved during implementation compared to a standard grant. The program sits under the Education funding activity category and is associated with CFDA (now often referenced as Assistance Listing) 98.001, which is commonly used for USAID foreign assistance.
This opportunity was published as Funding Opportunity Number 72068823RFA00001, with an original posting/creation date of December 8, 2022, and an original closing date of January 27, 2023. USAID anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of up to $36,000,000. In practice, that ceiling represents the maximum amount USAID is willing to fund for this activity under this solicitation, and the final award amount would depend on the selected applicant's proposed approach, budget reasonableness, and USAID's internal approvals.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply (for example, nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, universities, research institutions, or other qualified organizations), as long as they meet the specific eligibility conditions laid out in Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). USAID emphasizes that applicants should read the NOFO carefully because it contains the details that determine whether an application is considered compliant and responsive, including technical program expectations, required application components, formatting and submission instructions, and the process used to evaluate proposals.
Selection is intended to be competitive and based on the "merit review criteria" defined in the NOFO, with an additional risk assessment conducted by USAID before making a final award decision. That typically means an applicant must not only present a strong technical design and credible management plan, but also demonstrate organizational capacity, sound financial systems, and an ability to manage risk in implementation. In short, USAID is seeking the applicant that best aligns with the activity's objectives and can deliver results at scale, while meeting USAID's compliance and accountability expectations under a cooperative agreement structure.Apply for 72068823RFA00001
- The Agency for International Development, Mali USAID -Bamako in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Doniya Taabolo 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 Dec 08, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 27, 2023. (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 $36,000,000.00 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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FAQs: USAID Doniya Taabolo Activity (Mali)
What is the USAID Doniya Taabolo Activity?
The USAID Doniya Taabolo Activity is a USAID funding opportunity issued by USAID/Mali (Bamako) to support an education-focused program in Mali. The selected implementer would be responsible for designing and implementing the activity.
Which USAID office is issuing this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by USAID/Mali, based in Bamako.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
USAID intends to fund this activity through a Cooperative Agreement. A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects to remain substantially involved during implementation compared to a standard grant.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The opportunity sits under the Education funding activity category.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now commonly called the Assistance Listing) 98.001, which is often used for USAID foreign assistance.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72068823RFA00001.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The original posting/creation date is December 8, 2022.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was January 27, 2023.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is up to $36,000,000. This represents the maximum amount USAID is willing to fund under this solicitation; the final award amount would depend on the selected applicant's approach, the reasonableness of the budget, and USAID internal approvals.
Does the ceiling mean the award will be exactly $36,000,000?
No. The ceiling is the maximum possible amount under the solicitation. The final award amount may be lower depending on the proposed design, budget review, and USAID approvals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply (including nonprofits, for-profit firms, universities, research institutions, or other qualified organizations), as long as they meet the specific eligibility conditions in Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Are consortia allowed to apply?
USAID is looking for a qualified organization (or a consortium, depending on what the NOFO allows) to design and implement the activity. Applicants should confirm consortium eligibility and any specific requirements in the NOFO.
Where are the specific eligibility requirements defined?
The specific eligibility conditions are laid out in Section C of the NOFO.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. Selection is intended to be competitive and based on the merit review criteria defined in the NOFO.
How will USAID evaluate applications?
Applications are expected to be evaluated using the merit review criteria described in the NOFO. In addition, USAID will conduct a risk assessment before making a final award decision.
What is a risk assessment in this context?
USAID's risk assessment typically examines whether an applicant has the organizational capacity, financial systems, and ability to manage implementation risk needed to responsibly manage USAID funds and deliver results under a cooperative agreement.
What does "merit review criteria" mean?
"Merit review criteria" refers to the scoring or evaluation factors spelled out in the NOFO that USAID uses to compare proposals and determine which application best meets the activity objectives and requirements.
Why does USAID stress reading the NOFO carefully?
USAID emphasizes reviewing the NOFO because it contains the details that determine whether an application is compliant and responsive, including technical expectations, required application components, formatting rules, submission instructions, and the evaluation process.
What kinds of requirements can affect whether an application is considered compliant and responsive?
Based on USAID's description, compliance and responsiveness can depend on meeting technical program expectations, providing all required application components, following formatting and submission instructions, and aligning with the process used to evaluate proposals, all as specified in the NOFO.
What is USAID looking for in a successful applicant?
USAID is seeking an applicant that strongly aligns with the activity objectives, can deliver results at scale, and can meet compliance and accountability expectations under a cooperative agreement. This generally includes a strong technical approach, credible management plan, organizational capacity, and sound financial systems.
What role does USAID typically play during implementation under a cooperative agreement?
Under a cooperative agreement, USAID generally expects to be substantially involved during implementation compared to a standard grant.
What determines the final award decision?
The final award decision is expected to be based on competitive merit review (per the NOFO), plus USAID's risk assessment and internal approvals.
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