Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 442 19 002
The USAID Cambodia Integrated Early Childhood Development Activity notice is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID Cambodia's Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA). It is not a live grant competition and it is not asking organizations to submit full applications. Instead, USAID is sharing a draft Program Framework and inviting feedback from industry, implementers, and other stakeholders to help strengthen and refine the design before USAID decides whether to launch a formal funding opportunity.
The central purpose of the RFI is to collect comments, suggestions, and improvements on the draft Program Framework for an integrated early childhood development effort in Cambodia. USAID is signaling that it plans to use the input it receives to finalize the Program Framework, which may then be used as the basis for a future Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to be posted later on Grants.gov. In other words, this is an early planning step intended to shape the eventual scope, approach, and technical priorities of a potential USAID-funded activity.
If USAID ultimately moves forward with a formal award, the anticipated period of performance is five years and the potential total award value is expected to fall within a broad range of $10 million to $24.99 million (with an award ceiling of $24,990,000). The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 and notes that eligible applicants are "unrestricted," which typically indicates there is not an initial narrow eligibility limitation stated at the RFI stage. The funding instrument type is listed as "Other," reflecting that this announcement is for information gathering rather than a standard grant application process.
USAID also notes that the final program description would likely be developed through a co-development process with the apparently successful applicant, meaning that if a competitive process is launched later and an implementer is selected, the detailed program description may be refined collaboratively after selection rather than being fully locked at the outset. This suggests an interest in adaptive design and implementation planning informed by the selected partner's approach and technical expertise, within USAID's strategic intent and requirements.
The notice includes an extensive disclaimer emphasizing the limits of what an RFI represents. USAID is clear that this RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes, does not constitute a commitment to issue an award, and should not be interpreted as a promise that a NOFO will definitely follow. Responses are voluntary, will not be treated as applications, will not create any binding agreement, and USAID will not pay costs associated with preparing or submitting feedback. USAID also states that responses will not be returned and respondents should not expect notification about the outcome of USAID's review of comments.
Key administrative details from the posting include the opportunity number RFI 442 19 002, the agency listed as USAID Phnom Penh (Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh), and an original closing date of July 23, 2019. The announcement was created on July 9, 2019. If USAID issues a formal Notice of Funding Opportunity in the future, it will be announced on Grants.gov and any organization interested in competing would need to respond to that future NOFO separately, regardless of whether they provided input during this RFI stage.Apply for RFI 442 19 002
- The Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Cambodia Integrated Early Childhood Development 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 2019-07-09.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-07-23. (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 $24,990,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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FAQs: USAID Cambodia Integrated Early Childhood Development Activity (RFI)
1) What is this notice (RFI 442 19 002)?
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID Cambodia's Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA). It is an information-gathering and planning request, not a live funding competition.
2) Is this a grant competition or a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?
No. USAID states this is not a live grant competition and it is not a NOFO. USAID is not asking organizations to submit full applications under this posting.
3) What is USAID asking organizations to submit?
USAID is inviting comments, suggestions, and improvements on a draft Program Framework for an integrated early childhood development effort in Cambodia. The intent is to strengthen and refine the design before USAID decides whether to launch a formal funding opportunity.
4) What is the purpose of the RFI?
The purpose is to collect feedback on the draft Program Framework and use that input to help finalize the framework, which may become the basis for a future funding opportunity.
5) Does responding to the RFI count as an application?
No. USAID explicitly notes that responses are voluntary, will not be treated as applications, and will not create any binding agreement.
6) Will USAID definitely release a future NOFO based on this RFI?
No. USAID emphasizes that the RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue an award or a promise that a NOFO will follow.
7) If a future NOFO is released, where would it be posted?
USAID indicates that any future Notice of Funding Opportunity would be posted on Grants.gov.
8) If we respond to the RFI now, will we be eligible or preferred later?
The notice states that if a formal NOFO is issued in the future, any organization interested in competing would need to respond to that future NOFO separately, regardless of whether they provided input during the RFI stage.
9) What is the anticipated period of performance if USAID later makes an award?
If USAID ultimately moves forward with a formal award, the anticipated period of performance is five years.
10) What is the expected funding range if a future award is made?
USAID signals a broad expected range of $10 million to $24.99 million, with an award ceiling of $24,990,000, if a formal award is ultimately pursued.
11) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The posting lists CFDA 98.001.
12) Who is the issuing agency and office for this RFI?
The agency listed is USAID Phnom Penh (Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh), and the RFI is issued by USAID Cambodia's Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA).
13) Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
The notice lists eligible applicants as "unrestricted," which typically indicates that there is not an initial narrow eligibility limitation stated at the RFI stage.
14) What is the funding instrument type for this notice?
The instrument type is listed as "Other," reflecting that this announcement is for information gathering rather than a standard grant application process.
15) What does "co-development" mean in the context of this activity?
USAID notes that the final program description would likely be developed through a co-development process with the apparently successful applicant. This suggests that if a competitive process is launched later and an implementer is selected, the detailed program description may be refined collaboratively after selection rather than being fully locked at the outset.
16) Will USAID pay the costs for preparing and submitting an RFI response?
No. USAID states it will not pay costs associated with preparing or submitting feedback.
17) Will responses be returned to respondents?
No. USAID states that responses will not be returned.
18) Will respondents receive notifications about the outcome of USAID's review of comments?
USAID indicates respondents should not expect notification about the outcome of its review of comments.
19) What are the key dates shown in the posting?
The announcement was created on July 9, 2019, and it lists an original closing date of July 23, 2019.
20) What is the main topic area of the draft framework being reviewed?
The draft Program Framework relates to an integrated early childhood development effort in Cambodia.
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