After School Support for Teens’ (ASSET) Program | RFA 167 17 000001

After School Support for Teens (ASSET) Program (USAID Kosovo) - FAQs

1) What is the ASSET Program?

The After School Support for Teens (ASSET) Program is a USAID Kosovo grant opportunity focused on a community development initiative that supports teenagers through after-school programming in Kosovo.

2) Who is offering this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by USAID in Pristina (USAID Kosovo).

3) What kind of activities is this program expected to support?

Based on the summary provided, the program is intended to fund structured after-school support activities for teens as part of USAID's community development objectives. Specific activities, required outcomes, and deliverables would be defined in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

4) What is the funding instrument type?

The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.

5) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?

A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. The exact nature of USAID's involvement would be described in the NOFO.

6) How many awards does USAID expect to make?

The notice indicates an expected number of awards of one, meaning USAID intends to select a single awardee to implement the program.

7) Is this opportunity open to U.S. organizations?

Yes. The opportunity is open to U.S. organizations.

8) Is this opportunity open to non-U.S. organizations?

Yes. The opportunity is open to non-U.S. organizations.

9) What does "eligibility is unrestricted" mean here?

In this summary, "unrestricted" indicates there is no broad categorical limitation on who may apply beyond the specific requirements listed in the NOFO. Applicants still must meet the detailed eligibility criteria and application conditions described in the solicitation.

10) Where are the detailed eligibility requirements listed?

Applicants are directed to review Section III of the NOFO (and Section III of solicitation RFA-167-17-000001) for detailed eligibility criteria and application conditions.

11) What kinds of eligibility details are typically included in Section III?

The summary notes that Section III typically covers items such as organizational type, registration requirements, responsibility determinations, and any partner or subcontractor rules. The authoritative requirements are those stated in the NOFO.

12) What is the solicitation or opportunity number?

The opportunity is identified as RFA 167 17 000001 (also referenced as RFA-167-17-000001).

13) What is the opportunity category?

The opportunity category is listed as "Other."

14) What is the funding activity category?

The funding activity category is Community Development.

15) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001, which is commonly used for USAID foreign assistance programs.

16) When was this opportunity originally posted?

The original posting date is October 14, 2016.

17) What was the original application deadline?

The original closing date for applications is November 25, 2016.

18) Is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) provided in the summary?

No. The award ceiling is not provided in the summary data shown. The maximum potential funding level would need to be confirmed in the full solicitation package.

19) Where can applicants find the required application components and submission rules?

The summary indicates applicants should consult the full NOFO text. The NOFO would specify required application components, submission instructions, and any mandatory forms or attachments.

20) How will applications be evaluated?

The summary does not list evaluation criteria. Applicants would need to review the NOFO for the evaluation criteria and how USAID will assess applications.

21) What costs are allowable under this opportunity?

The summary does not specify allowable costs. Allowable costs and any restrictions would be outlined in the NOFO.

22) What reporting or compliance expectations should an awardee plan for?

The summary notes that reporting expectations would be addressed in the NOFO. As a cooperative agreement, the awardee should also expect USAID involvement during implementation, as described in the solicitation.

23) What outcomes is USAID seeking to achieve through ASSET?

The summary states the program is aligned with USAID's community development objectives and focuses on supporting teenagers through after-school programming. Specific intended outcomes would be detailed in the NOFO.

24) Does the opportunity indicate whether partners or subcontractors are allowed?

The summary notes that partner or subcontractor rules are typically addressed in Section III of the NOFO. Applicants should rely on the NOFO language for what is allowed and under what conditions.

25) What kind of organization is this opportunity best suited for (based on the summary)?

The summary suggests it is suited for an organization with relevant youth development and community programming capacity that can design and run after-school support activities for teens in Kosovo, and coordinate the overall scope of work as the single expected awardee.