Opportunity Information: Apply for 72061519APS00003
Kaunti Kuimarisha Uendelevu - Strengthening County Sustainability (Funding Opportunity No. 72061519APS00003) is a USAID-Kenya opportunity under USAID East Africa that supports community development work connected to strengthening sustainability at the county level. It was first posted on September 25, 2019, and the original closing date listed for submission was May 30, 2020. The opportunity is categorized under "Other" for both the opportunity category and the funding instrument type, which usually signals that the solicitation may not fit neatly into a single standard grant or contract label and that applicants should rely on the full announcement and related documents for the exact award structure, requirements, and process.
The notice provided here is specifically about Amendment No. 3, and the main purpose of that amendment is administrative and informational rather than announcing a brand-new competition. Amendment No. 3 was issued to publish official answers to questions that USAID received from interested applicants. In practical terms, this means the agency is clarifying parts of the solicitation, resolving ambiguities, and ensuring all potential applicants have access to the same guidance. Any applicant preparing or revising an application would be expected to review these question-and-answer responses because they often affect how eligibility is interpreted, how activities should be proposed, what documentation is required, and what USAID will consider responsive or non-responsive during review. The notice directs applicants to the "related documents" section for the actual Q and A content.
The opportunity anticipates up to 20 awards, indicating USAID may fund multiple implementing partners rather than a single prime recipient. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which typically means the ceiling amount is not specified in the public summary data and may instead be defined in the full solicitation, determined by available funding, set by an award-by-award negotiation process, or otherwise clarified in the detailed APS documentation. Because the activity category is community development, applicants would generally expect the program to involve locally grounded interventions, engagement with county-level structures, and approaches meant to improve the long-term viability of services or systems, though the exact technical focus areas and outcomes would be defined in the full APS package.
Eligibility is summarized as "Others" with a note to see the additional eligibility information in the full text. That wording commonly means eligibility may include a range of organization types but is subject to specific conditions, such as registration requirements, local versus international status, consortium arrangements, or demonstrated capacity in particular sectors or geographies. Anyone considering applying would need to consult the eligibility section in the APS and then cross-check Amendment No. 3 for any updates or clarifications that change how eligibility, application format, or submission rules are interpreted.
Overall, the key takeaway from this particular posting is that the agency is not primarily announcing new program details here; it is signaling an official update to the competition record by releasing consolidated answers to applicant questions. The most important action for an interested applicant is to read Amendment No. 3 in the related documents and align their proposal and compliance checklist to the clarifications provided there.Apply for 72061519APS00003
- The Agency for International Development, East Africa USAID-Kenya in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Kaunti Kuimarisha Uendelevu - Strengthening County Sustainability" 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 Sep 25, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Kaunti Kuimarisha Uendelevu - Strengthening County Sustainability" (Funding Opportunity No. 72061519APS00003).
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a USAID-Kenya opportunity under USAID East Africa.
What is the general focus or purpose of the opportunity?
The opportunity supports community development work connected to strengthening sustainability at the county level. It is positioned around county-level sustainability and community development, but the exact technical focus areas and intended outcomes are expected to be defined in the full APS package.
When was this opportunity first posted?
It was first posted on September 25, 2019.
What was the original closing date for submission?
The original closing date listed for submission was May 30, 2020.
What does this notice (Amendment No. 3) actually do?
This notice is specifically about Amendment No. 3. The amendment is administrative and informational and was issued to publish official answers to questions USAID received from interested applicants. It is not described here as a brand-new competition announcement.
Where can applicants find the questions and answers released under Amendment No. 3?
The notice directs applicants to the "related documents" section for the actual Q and A content.
Why is Amendment No. 3 important for applicants?
Because it contains USAID's official answers to applicant questions, it can clarify ambiguous parts of the solicitation. These clarifications can affect how eligibility is interpreted, how activities should be proposed, what documentation is required, and what USAID will consider responsive or non-responsive during review.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates up to 20 awards, meaning USAID may fund multiple implementing partners rather than a single prime recipient.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount)?
The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the public summary data. This typically indicates the ceiling amount is not specified in the summary and may instead be defined in the full solicitation, depend on available funding, be negotiated award-by-award, or be clarified in the detailed APS documentation.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is listed as "Other."
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is also listed as "Other."
What does it mean that the opportunity category and funding instrument type are both "Other"?
It usually signals that the solicitation may not fit neatly into a single standard grant or contract label. Applicants are expected to rely on the full announcement and related documents for the exact award structure, requirements, and process.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is community development.
What kinds of activities might be expected under a community development, county-sustainability opportunity?
Based on the summary, applicants would generally expect locally grounded interventions, engagement with county-level structures, and approaches meant to improve the long-term viability of services or systems. The exact technical areas and required results should be confirmed in the full APS package.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is summarized as "Others," with a note to see additional eligibility information in the full text. This commonly indicates eligibility may include a range of organization types, but it is subject to specific conditions described in the full APS.
What does it mean when eligibility is listed as "Others"?
It typically means eligibility is not limited to a single standard category in the summary view and may include multiple organization types. It may also come with conditions such as registration requirements, local versus international status, consortium arrangements, or demonstrated capacity in particular sectors or geographies. The controlling details should be taken from the eligibility section of the APS and any relevant amendments.
Should applicants rely on this notice alone to prepare an application?
No. The summary indicates that key details (including award structure, requirements, process, and detailed eligibility conditions) should be taken from the full announcement (APS) and related documents. Amendment No. 3 should be reviewed for clarifications before finalizing an application.
What is the main action an interested applicant should take after reading this posting?
The most important step is to read Amendment No. 3 in the related documents and align the proposal and compliance checklist to the clarifications provided in the Q and A responses.
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