Full Application Instructions
under USAID’s FY2010 Annual Program Statement
“Missions/WOUs have the authority and ability to invite applicants to submit a full application based upon favorable reviews of concept papers. These instructions are illustrative. Contracting Officer at the Mission or WOU will provide specific requirement and instructions for the full proposal.
The length of the application should not exceed the following page limits:
- Budget Information (Standard Form SF-424 and supporting narrative; see http://www07.grants.gov/techlib/SF424-V2.0.pdf): No limit
- Executive Summary: 2 pages
- Body of Application: 25 pages
- All Attachments: 15 pages
The body of the application should include the following information:
- Table of Contents listing all page numbers and attachments
- Executive Summary
- Program Description
- Goal and Objectives
- Background/Problem Statement
- Explanation of partners and their expected roles, including partner and other resources brought to bear (leverage)
- Proposed Interventions/Technical Approach
- Expected Impact
- Duration of Activity
- Detailed sustainability plan clearly demonstrating how activities will continue in the long term without USAID support when the GDA program ends.
- Role of USAID (e.g., facilities, equipment, material, or personnel resources)
- Detailed budget and financial plan with major line items, identification of funding source (i.e., by partner) for each, and a narrative description of what the resources will be used for
- Statement outlining gender and disability integration issues and how the applicant proposes to address the issues.
- Relevant organizational experiences of recipient and key partner organizations.
- Implementation Schedule
In addition to the narrative described above, the application should include as attachments:
- A draft letter of intent from resource partners
- A Memorandum of Understanding, which describes roles, responsibilities and contributions of each alliance partner including USAID may be required.
- Curriculum vitae for key staff
The annexes may also include relevant information about alliance partners. This can include documentation of intent to participate by other partners. Please note excessive documentation submitted under the annexes is neither necessary nor wanted.
All applications must be in English and submitted electronically via email.
Missions or WOUs will provide detailed application instructions, including where to send their applications and when they are due. Note: An invitation to submit a full application does not constitute an award; USAID may choose to not fund applications even after they have been requested.
Evaluation Criteria for Concept Paper and Full Proposal Review
USAID’s review of concept papers will focus on the following;
- Does the proposed activity meet the criteria for a GDA? These are:
– Jointly defined problems and solutions
– Shared resources, risks and responsibilities
– Fosters new innovative approaches to work with partners
– At least 1:1 leverage of cash, expertise, systems, networks
– Potential sustainability of proposed alliance program
- Is the proposed activity of strategic and programmatic interest to the Mission?
Once a Mission determines the concept paper meets these criteria, they may request the submission of a full proposal. The Contracting Office from the specific Mission will provide the necessary additional instructions, technical requirements and specific evaluation criteria for a full proposal.
If a full proposal is requested, the Mission or WOU will provide specific technical evaluation criteria to the applicant”
Source:
United States Agency for International Development, Office of Development Partners
FY2010 Annual Program Statement
APS No. APS-OAA-10-000001
Public-Private Alliances
To download the full instructions and application for the FY2010 Annual Program Statement, visit grants.gov website and search for funding opportunity number: APS-OAA-10-000001. Alternatively, you can also visit this link.
