Opportunity Information: Apply for 72062421RFA00005
The Strengthening Civil Society and Community Resilience Program in Cameroon is a USAID funding opportunity seeking proposals to implement a program focused on civil society strengthening and community resilience, within the broader domain of law, justice, and legal services. USAID is soliciting applications under a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the awardee should expect a collaborative relationship with USAID during implementation, including ongoing communication and substantial involvement from the agency compared to a more hands-off grant structure. The opportunity is identified as an earmark funding category and is listed under CFDA 98.001.
The notice indicates USAID plans to make a single award, with an award ceiling of up to USD 16,000,000, based on the application that best meets the program objectives and performs strongest against the merit review criteria described in Section E of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), subject to a risk assessment. In practical terms, this means technical quality is necessary but not sufficient; applicants should also be prepared to demonstrate sound organizational capacity, compliance readiness, and financial and operational controls that can withstand USAID scrutiny.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of qualified entity may apply, as long as it meets the eligibility standards spelled out in Section C of the NOFO and provides all required information in the application package. Because the eligibility statement can sometimes be refined by additional eligibility language within the NOFO itself, prospective applicants are advised to read the full NOFO carefully rather than relying only on the summary posting.
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov, and the posting may be amended, so applicants are expected to monitor the listing for updates and ensure they are working from the most current version of the NOFO and all attachments. USAID explicitly notes it is not responsible for transmission or conversion errors that may occur when downloading materials, which is a reminder to verify that the full package has been received and is readable. For access or registration issues, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov).
A key compliance requirement is that USAID may not make an award unless the applicant has completed all applicable Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements referenced in Section D.6.f. The notice emphasizes that SAM registration can take many weeks, so organizations that are not already registered (or that need to renew or correct their records) should start early to avoid missing the submission window or becoming ineligible at the point of award.
The opportunity also provides a formal question-and-answer process: applicants must submit questions to the point(s) of contact listed in Section D by the stated deadline, and USAID will issue responses to timely questions via an amendment posted on Grants.gov, making the answers available to all potential applicants equally. Finally, the notice clarifies that publishing the NOFO does not obligate the US Government to make an award or reimburse any costs incurred in preparing or submitting an application; all proposal development expenses are borne by the applicant.
Key administrative details from the posting include the funding opportunity number 72062421RFA00005, creation date May 13, 2021, and an original closing date of June 28, 2021. The listed issuing office is USAID (Agency for International Development), Ghana USAID-Accra, even though the program focus is Cameroon, which is not unusual when regional or neighboring missions manage procurements and assistance awards.Apply for 72062421RFA00005
- The Agency for International Development, Ghana USAID-Accra in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Civil Society and Community Resilience Program in Cameroon" 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 May 13, 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 $16,000,000.00 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 funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Strengthening Civil Society and Community Resilience Program in Cameroon.
2) Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is USAID (Agency for International Development).
3) What is the focus area or technical domain of the program?
The program is focused on civil society strengthening and community resilience, within the broader domain of law, justice, and legal services.
4) Where is the program intended to be implemented?
The program focus is Cameroon.
5) Why does the issuing office show USAID Ghana (Accra) if the program is for Cameroon?
The issuing office is listed as USAID Ghana USAID-Accra. The notice indicates this can happen when a regional or neighboring mission manages procurements and assistance awards, even when activities focus on another country.
6) What type of award is USAID planning to make?
USAID is soliciting applications under a Cooperative Agreement.
7) What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means the awardee should expect a collaborative relationship with USAID during implementation, including ongoing communication and substantial involvement from the agency compared to a more hands-off grant structure.
8) How many awards does USAID plan to make under this opportunity?
The notice indicates USAID plans to make a single award.
9) What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to USD 16,000,000.
10) Is this opportunity connected to a specific funding category or code?
Yes. It is identified as an earmark funding category and is listed under CFDA 98.001.
11) How will USAID decide which application to fund?
USAID expects to fund the application that best meets the program objectives and performs strongest against the merit review criteria described in Section E of the NOFO, subject to a risk assessment.
12) Does technical quality alone guarantee an award?
No. The notice indicates that while technical quality is necessary, applicants should also be prepared to demonstrate organizational capacity, compliance readiness, and financial and operational controls that can withstand USAID scrutiny as part of the risk assessment.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of qualified entity may apply as long as it meets the eligibility standards spelled out in Section C of the NOFO and provides all required information in the application package.
14) Should applicants rely only on the summary posting to confirm eligibility?
No. The notice cautions that eligibility statements can be refined by additional eligibility language within the NOFO, so prospective applicants should read the full NOFO carefully rather than relying only on the summary.
15) How do applicants submit an application?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov.
16) Can the posting be changed after it is first published?
Yes. The posting may be amended, and applicants are expected to monitor the listing for updates and ensure they are working from the most current version of the NOFO and all attachments.
17) What should applicants do to avoid problems with downloaded application materials?
USAID notes it is not responsible for transmission or conversion errors that may occur when downloading materials. Applicants should verify that the full package has been received and is readable, and confirm they are using the most current NOFO and attachments from Grants.gov.
18) Where can applicants get help with Grants.gov access or registration issues?
Applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
19) Are UEI and SAM registration required for this opportunity?
Yes. A key compliance requirement is that USAID may not make an award unless the applicant has completed all applicable Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements referenced in Section D.6.f.
20) When should organizations begin SAM registration?
As early as possible. The notice emphasizes that SAM registration can take many weeks, so organizations that are not already registered (or that need to renew or correct their records) should start early to avoid missing the submission window or becoming ineligible at the point of award.
21) Is there a formal process for asking questions about the NOFO?
Yes. Applicants must submit questions to the point(s) of contact listed in Section D by the stated deadline.
22) How will USAID share answers to applicant questions?
USAID will issue responses to timely questions via an amendment posted on Grants.gov, making answers available to all potential applicants equally.
23) Does publishing the NOFO guarantee that USAID will make an award?
No. The notice clarifies that publishing the NOFO does not obligate the US Government to make an award.
24) Will the US Government reimburse costs to prepare or submit an application?
No. The notice states the US Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing or submitting an application. All proposal development expenses are borne by the applicant.
25) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 72062421RFA00005.
26) What are the key dates listed in the posting?
The posting lists a creation date of May 13, 2021 and an original closing date of June 28, 2021.
27) Where are the merit review criteria located?
The notice points to Section E of the NOFO for the merit review criteria used to evaluate applications.
28) Where are the eligibility requirements described?
Eligibility standards are described in Section C of the NOFO. Applicants are expected to meet those standards and provide all required application information.
29) Where are the UEI and SAM requirements referenced?
The UEI and SAM requirements are referenced in Section D.6.f of the NOFO, according to the notice.
30) Where is the point of contact information located for submitting questions?
The notice states that the point(s) of contact are listed in Section D of the NOFO, and questions must be submitted by the stated deadline.
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