Opportunity Information: Apply for 72062421RFA0000
USAID Ghana (USAID-Accra) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a cooperative agreement called the "Enhancing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Activity." The purpose of the opportunity is to competitively select one implementing partner to carry out a WASH-focused program described in detail in Section A of the NOFO under the "Program Description." USAID indicates it will choose the applicant that best meets the activity objectives based on the NOFO's merit review criteria, and the final decision is also subject to a risk assessment.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 72062421RFA0000 and is categorized as "Other," with the funding instrument identified as a cooperative agreement. Because it is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect substantial USAID involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and other aspects of program oversight consistent with federal assistance rules. The activity is placed within the Health funding activity category and associated with CFDA 98.001.
Eligibility is described as "Unrestricted," meaning it is open to a wide range of entity types, although applicants still must confirm any additional eligibility conditions or clarifications included in the NOFO text (particularly in Section C). To be considered for an award, applicants must submit a complete application package containing all information required by the NOFO and must meet the stated eligibility standards. USAID emphasizes that prospective applicants should read the full NOFO carefully to understand the type of program USAID is seeking, how applications must be submitted, and how the selection process will work.
In terms of funding scale and competition structure, USAID lists an award ceiling of $39,000,000 and expects to make one award. The NOFO was created on April 26, 2021, with an original closing date of June 28, 2021. Applicants are directed to submit through Grants.gov and to routinely check the posting for amendments, updates, or Q and A notices, since USAID may revise the opportunity through formal amendments posted to the same site.
The notice also highlights several practical compliance requirements. Applicants may not receive an award unless they have completed all applicable Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements referenced in Section D.6.f of the NOFO. USAID warns that these registrations can take many weeks, so applicants are encouraged to start the process early. For technical problems related to Grants.gov registration or downloading the full NOFO, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726) or support@grants.gov, and USAID notes it is not responsible for data errors caused by transmission or file conversion.
Questions about the opportunity must be sent to the point(s) of contact listed in Section D of the NOFO, and they must be submitted by the deadline stated in the notice. USAID plans to share responses to timely questions with all prospective applicants via an amendment posted on Grants.gov, which is intended to keep the competition fair and ensure everyone has access to the same clarifications.
Finally, USAID makes standard federal disclaimer points: issuing the NOFO does not guarantee an award, does not commit the government to fund any proposal, and does not obligate USAID to reimburse any costs incurred while preparing or submitting an application. All application preparation and submission expenses are the applicant's responsibility, and applications are submitted at the applicant's own risk.Apply for 72062421RFA0000
- The Agency for International Development, Ghana USAID-Accra in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing WASH 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 Apr 26, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 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 $39,000,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "Enhancing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Activity" released by USAID Ghana (USAID-Accra).
2) What type of program is USAID seeking to support through this opportunity?
USAID is seeking a WASH-focused program. The detailed program expectations are described in Section A of the NOFO under the "Program Description."
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NOFO?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72062421RFA0000.
4) What funding instrument will be used for this award?
USAID intends to make an award using a cooperative agreement.
5) How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant in this opportunity?
Because this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), applicants should expect substantial USAID involvement during implementation. The notice indicates this involvement may include collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and other program oversight consistent with federal assistance rules.
6) Which USAID funding activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity is placed within the Health funding activity category.
7) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "Unrestricted," meaning it is open to a wide range of entity types. However, applicants must confirm any additional eligibility conditions or clarifications included in the NOFO text, particularly in Section C.
9) How many awards does USAID expect to make under this NOFO?
USAID expects to make one award.
10) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
USAID lists an award ceiling of $39,000,000.
11) How will USAID select the implementing partner?
USAID indicates it will choose the applicant that best meets the activity objectives based on the NOFO's merit review criteria. The final decision is also subject to a risk assessment.
12) Where can applicants find the details of what USAID is looking for?
Applicants should review the full NOFO carefully, especially Section A ("Program Description"), to understand the program USAID is seeking, how applications must be submitted, and how the selection process will work.
13) How do applicants submit an application?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov.
14) What does USAID require for an application to be considered?
To be considered for an award, applicants must submit a complete application package containing all information required by the NOFO and must meet the stated eligibility standards.
15) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The NOFO was created on April 26, 2021, with an original closing date of June 28, 2021.
16) Should applicants watch for amendments or updates to the NOFO?
Yes. Applicants are directed to routinely check the Grants.gov posting for amendments, updates, or Q and A notices, since USAID may revise the opportunity through formal amendments posted to the same site.
17) Are Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and SAM registration required?
Yes. Applicants may not receive an award unless they have completed all applicable Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements referenced in Section D.6.f of the NOFO.
18) How long can UEI and SAM registration take?
USAID warns that these registrations can take many weeks, so prospective applicants are encouraged to start the process early.
19) Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical issues?
For technical problems related to Grants.gov registration or downloading the full NOFO, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
20) Is USAID responsible for transmission or file conversion errors in Grants.gov submissions?
No. USAID notes it is not responsible for data errors caused by transmission or file conversion.
21) How should applicants submit questions about the opportunity?
Questions must be sent to the point(s) of contact listed in Section D of the NOFO, and they must be submitted by the deadline stated in the notice.
22) How will USAID share answers to applicant questions?
USAID plans to share responses to timely questions with all prospective applicants via an amendment posted on Grants.gov. This is intended to keep the competition fair by ensuring all prospective applicants have access to the same clarifications.
23) Does issuing the NOFO guarantee that USAID will make an award?
No. USAID states that issuing the NOFO does not guarantee an award and does not commit the government to fund any proposal.
24) Will USAID reimburse applicants for proposal preparation or submission costs?
No. USAID states it does not obligate itself to reimburse any costs incurred while preparing or submitting an application. Application preparation and submission expenses are the applicant's responsibility.
25) What risk do applicants assume when submitting an application?
Applications are submitted at the applicant's own risk, and USAID disclaims responsibility for certain submission-related issues (such as data errors caused by transmission or file conversion).
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