Opportunity Information: Apply for 7200 RFI COUNTYAPS 2019 4
KAUNTI KUJITEGEMEA NA KUJISIMAMIA is a USAID Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) grant-related opportunity that begins with a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at gathering input from interested organizations before USAID releases a formal funding announcement. The RFI is essentially a consultation step: USAID is asking stakeholders to review and comment on its proposed approach (referenced as Attachment 1) for an upcoming Annual Program Statement (APS) that will focus on county development. In practical terms, USAID is using the RFI to collect opinions, recommendations, and suggested improvements so the final APS is better aligned with realities on the ground, county priorities, and implementer capacity.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is expected to be implemented through cooperative agreements, which typically means USAID anticipates substantial engagement during program implementation rather than a hands-off grant. The programmatic focus is community development, and the listing is associated with CFDA number 98.001, reflecting USAID foreign assistance programming. While the RFI itself is not the application stage, it signals that USAID/KEA intends to fund activities under the forthcoming APS and is actively shaping that funding approach based on external feedback.
Timing is an important feature of this notice. USAID requested feedback on the draft approach by May 10, 2019, with the intention of issuing the APS by the end of May 2019. After the APS is released, applications would be accepted on a rolling basis, meaning proposals can be submitted and potentially reviewed over time rather than only during a single short window. The record shows an original closing date of August 30, 2019, but the rolling-basis language indicates there may be multiple submission opportunities or periodic review cycles within the APS period.
In terms of scale, the opportunity anticipates up to 12 awards, with an award ceiling of $3,000,000 (interpreted as the maximum amount per award unless otherwise specified in the APS). This suggests USAID is considering a portfolio approach, potentially supporting several county-level or county-focused interventions rather than placing all funding into one implementer or one geography. Because this is county development-focused, the eventual APS would likely encourage locally grounded solutions that strengthen county systems, improve service delivery, support local governance and accountability, and help counties plan, finance, and manage development priorities more independently, consistent with the theme implied by the Swahili title (counties becoming more self-reliant and self-sustaining).
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details expected in the full APS or in a referenced eligibility note. That usually signals a potentially wide range of eligible entities (such as local and international NGOs, community-based organizations, private sector entities, academic institutions, consortia, and possibly county-linked entities, depending on USAID rules and the final APS design). The key takeaway is that at the time of this notice, USAID is not yet soliciting full proposals; it is soliciting feedback to refine the structure, priorities, and requirements of the APS that will later invite applications for cooperative agreement funding.Apply for 7200 RFI COUNTYAPS 2019 4
- The Agency for International Development in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "KAUNTI KUJITEGEMEA NA KUJISIMAMIA" 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 Apr 29, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2019 USAID/KEA intends to issue an Annual Program Statement. Applications will be accepting on a rolling basis. This RFI is to solicit feedback on the proposed APS.. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is "KAUNTI KUJITEGEMEA NA KUJISIMAMIA"?
"KAUNTI KUJITEGEMEA NA KUJISIMAMIA" is a USAID Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) grant-related opportunity connected to planned support for county development. The notice described here is not a full funding announcement yet; it is an early step USAID is using to shape a future funding opportunity.
2) Is this notice a call for full grant proposals?
No. The current step is a Request for Information (RFI). USAID is not yet asking for full applications or complete proposals. The RFI is meant to gather input from interested organizations to improve the design of the upcoming funding announcement.
3) What is an RFI in this context?
An RFI (Request for Information) is a consultation step. USAID is inviting stakeholders to review and comment on USAID's proposed approach (referenced as Attachment 1) before USAID releases a formal funding announcement.
4) Why is USAID issuing an RFI before releasing funding?
USAID is using the RFI to collect opinions, recommendations, and suggested improvements so that the final Annual Program Statement (APS) is better aligned with on-the-ground realities, county priorities, and implementer capacity.
5) What formal funding announcement is expected after the RFI?
USAID indicated the RFI would inform a forthcoming Annual Program Statement (APS) focused on county development. The APS is expected to be the document that formally invites applications.
6) What is the main programmatic focus area?
The programmatic focus is community development, with an emphasis on county development.
7) Which USAID office is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with USAID Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA).
8) What type of funding is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
9) What funding instrument is anticipated?
Implementation is expected through cooperative agreements. This typically means USAID anticipates substantial engagement during program implementation (rather than a purely hands-off relationship).
10) What does "cooperative agreement" imply for an implementer?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement generally suggests USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation. Specific expectations would be clarified in the APS.
11) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 98.001, reflecting USAID foreign assistance programming.
12) What feedback did USAID request and what should organizations review?
USAID requested stakeholders to review and comment on the proposed approach for the upcoming APS, referenced as Attachment 1. The goal is to improve the approach, priorities, and requirements before the APS is finalized.
13) What was the deadline for submitting feedback to the RFI?
USAID requested feedback on the draft approach by May 10, 2019.
14) When was USAID planning to issue the APS?
USAID indicated the intention to issue the APS by the end of May 2019.
15) How will applications be accepted once the APS is released?
After the APS is released, applications are expected to be accepted on a rolling basis. That means proposals can be submitted and potentially reviewed over time instead of only during a single short submission window.
16) What does "rolling basis" mean for applicants?
It means there may be multiple submission opportunities or periodic review cycles within the APS period. Instead of a single deadline, proposals may be accepted and reviewed over time.
17) What closing date is shown in the record?
The record shows an original closing date of August 30, 2019. However, the rolling-basis language suggests there may be multiple submission opportunities within the APS period.
18) How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates up to 12 awards.
19) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $3,000,000. This is generally interpreted as the maximum amount per award unless the APS later specifies something different.
20) What does "up to 12 awards" suggest about USAID's strategy?
It suggests a portfolio approach, where USAID may support several county-level or county-focused interventions rather than placing all funding into one implementer or one geography.
21) What kinds of activities might the county development APS support?
Based on the description provided, the eventual APS would likely encourage locally grounded solutions that strengthen county systems, improve service delivery, support local governance and accountability, and help counties plan, finance, and manage development priorities more independently. Final priorities would be confirmed in the APS.
22) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." Additional eligibility details are expected to appear in the full APS (or in a referenced eligibility note). This broad label often signals a potentially wide range of eligible organizations, but the APS will be the controlling document.
23) Does the notice specify exactly which organization types qualify under "Others"?
No. The notice indicates that more detailed eligibility requirements are expected in the APS or a referenced eligibility note, rather than fully defined at the RFI stage.
24) What is the key takeaway for organizations interested in this opportunity?
The key takeaway is that USAID is not yet soliciting full proposals. USAID is soliciting feedback to refine the structure, priorities, and requirements of the APS that will later invite applications for cooperative agreement funding.
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