Opportunity Information: Apply for 72068821APS00002
The USAID/Mali Addendum to the NPI/CPRP Annual Program Statement (APS) is a targeted call for concept papers under an existing USAID funding framework (APS No. 7200AA19APS00012). The addendum is designed to concentrate partner attention and proposed programming on the immediate and longer-term needs of conflict-affected communities in Mali, with a strong emphasis on social repair, local trust, and evidence-based learning during a period of political change. Because this is an addendum rather than a standalone solicitation, applicants are expected to rely on the main APS for core rules, requirements, and standard application instructions; key details from the APS are not repeated in the addendum, so both documents must be read together.
Programmatically, USAID is asking for concept papers that respond to three main priority areas. First, it seeks activities that address grievances created or intensified by conflict and that support reconciliation, meaning practical efforts to reduce tensions, acknowledge harm, improve dispute resolution, and help communities move away from cycles of retaliation and fear. Second, it calls for initiatives that build cohesion and trust, both within communities and between communities and local government institutions. This focus recognizes that social fragmentation and weakened legitimacy of local institutions can prolong instability, so projects may center on rebuilding relationships, improving communication and accountability, and strengthening locally grounded mechanisms that increase cooperation. Third, USAID is interested in learning-oriented work that explores how conflict intersects with community-level needs and perceptions during the democratic transition, indicating a demand not only for service delivery or facilitation, but also for credible local insight, analysis, and learning that can inform better decisions as Mali’s governance context shifts.
From a policy and legal standpoint, the opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and it aligns with U.S. policy for assistance to Mali by prioritizing recovery and the strengthening of sustained resilience among beneficiary populations. The addendum also makes clear that it cannot fund construction activities, and applicants are expected to follow the detailed restrictions referenced in the addendum (and the broader APS guidance) when shaping budgets and activity designs. Another explicit objective is to diversify and broaden USAID’s partner base, signaling that the agency is open to engaging a wider range of organizations beyond its usual pool, provided they can meet the APS requirements and demonstrate the capacity to deliver results in complex, conflict-affected environments.
Administratively, this is a mandatory grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 72068821APS00002) issued by USAID Mali (USAID-Bamako). The opportunity was posted on December 28, 2020, with an original closing date of January 22, 2021. USAID anticipated making up to four awards, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per award. Eligibility is listed as “Others,” which typically means prospective applicants must consult the APS and the eligibility notes to understand precisely which organization types are permitted and any conditions that apply. Overall, the addendum is best understood as a focused invitation for concept papers that help conflict-affected Malians rebuild social trust, address conflict-driven grievances, strengthen community-government relationships, and generate actionable learning during a sensitive democratic transition, all within the rules and structure of the existing NPI/CPRP APS.Apply for 72068821APS00002
- The Agency for International Development, Mali USAID -Bamako in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Mali ADDENDUM TO NPI/APS" 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 Dec 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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 this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the USAID/Mali Addendum to the NPI/CPRP Annual Program Statement (APS). It is a targeted call for concept papers issued under an existing USAID funding framework: APS No. 7200AA19APS00012.
Is this a standalone solicitation or part of another solicitation?
It is not a standalone solicitation. It is an addendum to an existing APS. Applicants are expected to rely on the main APS for the core rules, requirements, and standard application instructions.
Do applicants need to read the main APS as well as the addendum?
Yes. The addendum does not repeat key details from the APS, so both documents must be read together to understand the full set of rules, requirements, and instructions.
What is the focus of the addendum?
The addendum concentrates partner attention and proposed programming on the immediate and longer-term needs of conflict-affected communities in Mali, with emphasis on social repair, local trust, and evidence-based learning during a period of political change.
What type of application is requested under this addendum?
USAID is requesting concept papers (not full applications) in response to the targeted priorities described in the addendum, within the structure of the main APS.
What are the main program priority areas?
USAID is asking for concept papers that respond to three priority areas:
- Address conflict-related grievances and support reconciliation (reducing tensions, acknowledging harm, improving dispute resolution, helping communities move away from retaliation and fear).
- Build cohesion and trust within communities and between communities and local government institutions (rebuilding relationships, improving communication and accountability, strengthening locally grounded mechanisms that increase cooperation).
- Learning-oriented work that explores how conflict intersects with community needs and perceptions during the democratic transition (credible local insight, analysis, and learning to inform decisions as governance shifts).
Does USAID only want service delivery projects?
No. The addendum indicates demand not only for service delivery or facilitation, but also for credible local insight, analysis, and learning that can inform better decisions during Mali's democratic transition.
What does USAID mean by reconciliation and addressing grievances?
Based on the addendum description, reconciliation and grievance-focused work includes practical efforts to reduce tensions, acknowledge harm, improve dispute resolution, and help communities move away from cycles of retaliation and fear created or intensified by conflict.
What does USAID mean by building cohesion and trust?
This refers to strengthening relationships and cooperation both within communities and between communities and local government institutions, recognizing that social fragmentation and weakened local legitimacy can prolong instability.
Why is learning emphasized in this addendum?
The addendum highlights the need for evidence-based learning during political change, specifically learning that examines how conflict intersects with community-level needs and perceptions during a democratic transition, producing actionable insight as Mali's governance context shifts.
What is the legal authority for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
How does this opportunity align with U.S. policy for assistance to Mali?
It aligns by prioritizing recovery and the strengthening of sustained resilience among beneficiary populations in Mali.
Are construction activities allowed under this addendum?
No. The addendum explicitly states that it cannot fund construction activities.
Are there other restrictions applicants need to follow?
Yes. Applicants are expected to follow the detailed restrictions referenced in the addendum and the broader APS guidance when shaping budgets and activity designs. The addendum indicates that not all restrictions are repeated within it, reinforcing the need to consult the main APS.
What is USAID's partner diversification objective?
An explicit objective is to diversify and broaden USAID's partner base. This signals openness to engaging a wider range of organizations beyond the usual pool, provided they can meet APS requirements and demonstrate capacity to deliver results in complex, conflict-affected environments.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72068821APS00002.
What is the related APS number?
The addendum is under APS No. 7200AA19APS00012.
Which USAID office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by USAID Mali (USAID-Bamako).
Is this described as a mandatory grant opportunity?
Yes. The addendum is described as a mandatory grant opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 28, 2020.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was January 22, 2021.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to four awards.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 per award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others". This typically means prospective applicants must consult the main APS and the eligibility notes to understand which organization types are permitted and any conditions that apply.
What is the overall purpose of this addendum in plain terms?
It is a focused invitation for concept papers that help conflict-affected Malians rebuild social trust, address conflict-driven grievances, strengthen community-government relationships, and generate actionable learning during a sensitive democratic transition, all within the rules and structure of the existing NPI/CPRP APS.
If something is not explained in the addendum, where should applicants look?
Applicants should look to the main APS (APS No. 7200AA19APS00012), because the addendum indicates that core rules, requirements, and standard application instructions are not repeated.
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