Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID GUINEA NPI APS 720OAA19APS00012
USAID (through USAID/Guinea, based in Conakry) announced a special call for concept papers for an activity titled "People to People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone." This opportunity is issued as an addendum under a larger umbrella solicitation, the Conflict Prevention and Recovery Program (CPRP) / New Partnership Initiative (NPI) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA20APS00012 (as amended). In practical terms, that means applicants are not responding to a standalone, completely new solicitation; they are responding to a focused add-on that sits inside an existing APS framework, so applicants are expected to follow both the addendum and the overarching APS rules, formatting, and review process.
The program focus is peacebuilding at the community level using "people-to-people" approaches in Sierra Leone. While the notice does not spell out specific required interventions in the excerpt provided, it clearly signals that USAID will prioritize the most promising approaches to the objective described in the addendum, and it warns that concept papers that are vague or that simply repeat the addendum language may be rejected. The intent is to support practical, well-defined, and context-grounded ideas that can plausibly reduce conflict risks, strengthen social cohesion, or improve how communities manage disputes, consistent with USAID conflict prevention and recovery programming.
Funding is expected to support one award, subject to funds being available. The maximum anticipated funding amount (award ceiling) is USD 2,284,239, and the planned period of performance is three years. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which usually indicates that USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on work planning, monitoring, and key technical decisions), rather than a more hands-off relationship typical of some grant structures.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others (see additional information on eligibility for clarification)," which signals that applicants must consult the addendum and the parent APS to confirm exactly which entity types may apply and under what conditions. USAID also notes that, beyond meeting merit review criteria, prospective awardees will undergo a risk assessment, meaning organizational capacity, compliance readiness, financial management systems, and similar factors can influence award decisions even if the technical idea is strong.
The application process begins with submission of a concept paper rather than a full proposal upfront. Applicants are instructed to read the addendum and the overarching APS carefully to understand the type of program sought, what must be included in the concept paper, and how USAID will evaluate submissions. Questions are handled via email to the Regional Agreement Officer, Albert P. Asante (aasante@usaid.gov), with a copy to conakryoaa@usaid.gov. The addendum is posted on Grants.gov and may be amended based on applicant questions, so interested parties are expected to monitor updates.
Key administrative details include: the opportunity was posted October 25, 2021, with an original closing date of November 30, 2021; it is categorized on Grants.gov under "Other" with an activity category of "Community Development"; and it is associated with CFDA 98.001. Finally, USAID includes standard federal language clarifying that issuing the addendum does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award or to reimburse any costs incurred by applicants while preparing or submitting concept papers or applications.Apply for USAID GUINEA NPI APS 720OAA19APS00012
- The Agency for International Development, Guinea USAID-Conakry in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "People to People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone" 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 Oct 25, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 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 $2,284,239.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity called?
The activity is titled "People to People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone." It is a special call for concept papers announced by USAID through USAID/Guinea (based in Conakry).
2) Is this a standalone solicitation or part of something larger?
This is not a standalone, brand-new solicitation. It is an addendum issued under a larger umbrella solicitation: the Conflict Prevention and Recovery Program (CPRP) / New Partnership Initiative (NPI) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA20APS00012 (as amended). Applicants are expected to follow both the addendum and the overarching APS requirements (including formatting and review process).
3) What is USAID looking to fund under this addendum?
The focus is community-level peacebuilding using "people-to-people" approaches in Sierra Leone. While the excerpt does not list specific required interventions, it indicates USAID will prioritize concept papers that present the most promising approaches to the objective described in the addendum and that are practical, well-defined, and grounded in context.
4) What kinds of outcomes or goals should a concept paper aim to support?
Based on the description provided, concept papers should present ideas that can plausibly contribute to goals consistent with USAID conflict prevention and recovery programming, such as reducing conflict risks, strengthening social cohesion, or improving how communities manage disputes.
5) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to support one award, subject to the availability of funds.
6) What is the maximum funding amount?
The award ceiling (maximum anticipated funding amount) is USD 2,284,239.
7) What is the anticipated period of performance?
The planned period of performance is three years.
8) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
9) What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on work planning, monitoring, and key technical decisions), rather than a more hands-off relationship associated with some other grant structures.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others (see additional information on eligibility for clarification)." This signals applicants must consult the addendum and the parent APS to confirm which entity types may apply and under what conditions.
11) Do applicants submit a full proposal right away?
No. The process begins with submission of a concept paper rather than a full proposal upfront.
12) What should applicants pay attention to when preparing a concept paper?
Applicants are instructed to read the addendum and the overarching APS carefully to understand what type of program USAID is seeking, what must be included in the concept paper, and how submissions will be evaluated.
13) Are there any quality or specificity warnings about concept papers?
Yes. USAID warns that concept papers that are vague or that simply repeat the addendum language may be rejected. The intent is to receive concept papers with clear, concrete, and context-grounded approaches.
14) How will USAID evaluate or decide on an award?
In addition to meeting the merit review criteria described in the APS/addendum, USAID notes that prospective awardees will undergo a risk assessment. This means factors such as organizational capacity, compliance readiness, and financial management systems can affect award decisions even when the technical idea is strong.
15) Who should questions be sent to?
Questions are handled by email to the Regional Agreement Officer, Albert P. Asante at aasante@usaid.gov, with a copy to conakryoaa@usaid.gov.
16) Where is the addendum posted, and can it change?
The addendum is posted on Grants.gov, and it may be amended based on applicant questions. Interested parties are expected to monitor updates.
17) When was the opportunity posted and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was posted on October 25, 2021, with an original closing date of November 30, 2021.
18) How is this opportunity categorized on Grants.gov?
It is categorized under "Other" and lists an activity category of "Community Development."
19) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001.
20) Does issuing this addendum guarantee an award or reimbursement of proposal costs?
No. USAID includes standard federal language stating that issuing the addendum does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award and does not commit the Government to reimburse any costs incurred by applicants in preparing or submitting concept papers or applications.
21) Which solicitation number should applicants reference?
Applicants should reference the parent umbrella solicitation: APS No. 7200AA20APS00012 (as amended), and ensure they are responding to the addendum specifically related to "People to People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone."
22) What is the practical implication of applying under an addendum and an APS at the same time?
It means applicants should expect to comply with two layers of instructions: the focused addendum requirements and the broader APS rules (such as formatting expectations and the review process). Applicants should confirm that their concept paper aligns with the addendum objective while also meeting APS submission and compliance requirements.
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