# Rights for Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) Activity

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/72038821rfa00006-rights-for-persons-living-with-disability-plwd-activity/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331275

> Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $100) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 31, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 72038821RFA00006 |
| Agency | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 31, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $100 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants:1. Must be local actors in Bangladesh. When determining if an entity is a “local actor” for the purposes of this APS, USAID will consider:a. Whether the entity is legally organized under the laws of Bangladesh;b. Whether the entity has its principal place of business or operations in Bangladesh;c. Whether the entity is majority owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Bangladesh;d. Whether the entity is managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Bangladesh; ande. Whether the entity has projects, offices, and/or registration in other countries, and whether key management decisions are taken by the office located in Bangladesh or elsewhere.2. Cannot have received more than $5 million in direct funding from USAID in the past five years. 3. Cannot be a U.S.-based organization. U.S.-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees under this APS. However, U.S.-based organizations will be eligible as sub-awardees under this APS.

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NOFO Number: 72038821RFA00006 Issuance Date: February 2, 2021 Questions due: February 25, 2021, 1400 Bangladesh Time Application Deadline: March 31, 2021, 1400 Bangladesh Time Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number: 72038821RFA00006, Addendum #8 to Locally Led Development (LLD), Annual Program Statement (APS) No.: 7200AA19APS00007 Program Title: Rights for Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) Activity Dear Prospective Applicant: The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking applications for a Fixed Amount Award (FAA) from eligible local organizations to fund an activity titled Rights for Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) Activity. As detailed in Section-3 Minimum Requirements for Concept Paper Submissions of this NOFO, Eligibility for this award is restricted. The authority for this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Please be aware that this NOFO is non-traditional and contains three-phase process: Phase 1: Applicants will submit an Initial Application (Concept Paper), which will include a limited page concept paper. Based on USAID's evaluation of the Initial Applications, only the top-rated applicants will be invited to participate in Phase 2. Phase 2: Selected applicants from Phase I will be invited to participate in oral presentations of their proposed technical approach in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Phase 3: Applicant(s), whose initial application best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the selection criteria contained herein, will be selected to co-develop with USAID/Bangladesh a program description, which will be incorporated into the resulting Agreement. USAID will review the final application (program description and accompanying cost application) and grade it as acceptable or not acceptable. The result of this NOFO is expected to be one (1) award, although USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted. For purposes of this NOFO, the term "Grant" is synonymous with "Cooperative Agreement", "Grantee" is synonymous with "Recipient", and " Grant Officer" is synonymous with "Agreement Officer". Eligible organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this funding opportunity thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and evaluation process.

## Questions people ask

### Is 72038821RFA00006 still open?

No. It closed on March 31, 2021.

### Who can apply for Rights for Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) Activity?

Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Rights for Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) Activity?

Closed March 31, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $1.0 million in total for one award.

### Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.