Opportunity Information: Apply for 2018 IFRP DRAFT RFA DRAFT
The opportunity titled "2018-IFRP-DRAFT-RFA-DRAFT" is a draft Request for Applications (RFA) released by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP) program. Its stated purpose is to outline how USAID intends to fund activities that move food assistance from point A to point B and then into the hands of intended recipients, specifically by supporting the transportation, delivery, and distribution of shelf-stable, prepackaged food commodities. The activity area is categorized as Food and Nutrition, and it is associated with CFDA number 98.008, which corresponds to USAID-administered assistance.
A key point is that this notice is explicitly labeled as a DRAFT and is being issued for comment only. In practical terms, that means USAID was circulating the RFA language to gather feedback from interested organizations or stakeholders before publishing a final, live solicitation. The notice repeatedly emphasizes that it is not accepting applications under this draft version, so organizations should treat it as an advance look at requirements rather than an active funding competition.
In terms of who would be eligible once a final RFA is released, the listed eligible applicant type is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The narrative description also indicates that USAID is looking to engage U.S. private voluntary organizations and international organizations, which signals that the program is designed for operational NGOs and similar entities capable of handling logistics and last-mile distribution for food relief. The funding instrument type is a grant, meaning selected applicants would receive financial assistance to carry out approved activities rather than a procurement contract to provide a service directly to the U.S. Government.
The funding parameters included in the draft listing suggest relatively modest awards intended to support discrete projects. The stated award ceiling is $150,000, and USAID anticipated up to 18 awards. While the listing does not provide full implementation details, the described scope centers on ensuring shelf-stable, prepackaged commodities are transported and distributed effectively under IFRP, which typically implies responsibilities such as arranging shipment, coordinating in-country transport, managing storage and handling, and setting up or supporting distribution mechanisms that reach targeted populations.
Administratively, the notice was created on February 8, 2018, and shows an original closing date of March 30, 2018. Given the repeated "draft for comment" language, that date should be interpreted as a deadline for submitting comments on the draft RFA rather than a proposal submission deadline for funding. For full specifics on program expectations, allowable activities, performance reporting, compliance requirements, and how USAID intends to evaluate responses, the notice directs readers to the Funding Opportunity Description attached to the announcement, which would normally contain the detailed guidance that a final RFA would formalize.Apply for 2018 IFRP DRAFT RFA DRAFT
- The Agency for International Development in the food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2018-IFRP-DRAFT-RFA-DRAFT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.008.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 08, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2018. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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