Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 72069519RFA00002
USAID/Burundi released the WIYIZIRE (Come here, we will support you) Health Activity as a discretionary grant opportunity focused on improving health outcomes for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Burundi. The program is framed as an OVC Health activity and is intended to support services and results for vulnerable children and their households, with the full technical scope and expected approach described in Section A of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). While the excerpt does not list the specific interventions, the overall purpose is clear: applicants are expected to design and implement an OVC health program that advances USAID health objectives in Burundi and delivers measurable results for vulnerable populations.
The award mechanism is a Fixed Amount Award (FAA), meaning the grant is structured around agreed-upon outputs and outcomes rather than reimbursing actual costs incurred. In practical terms, this shifts the emphasis toward performance management and verification of results. Payments are tied to completion of milestones or deliverables, and accountability is primarily assessed through whether the recipient achieves the defined results, not whether they spent funds in a particular way. Applicants therefore need to propose a clear results framework, realistic milestones, and strong monitoring and documentation practices to demonstrate achievement.
Eligibility is restricted to local entities, and applicants must meet the specific eligibility requirements laid out in Section C of the NOFO. USAID indicates it plans to fund the applicant or applicants that best meet the opportunity objectives based on the merit review criteria described in Section E.2, and the final decision is also subject to a risk assessment under USAID policy (ADS 303). That combination means selection will weigh both technical merit (how strong and responsive the proposed program is) and organizational responsibility (capacity, controls, and risk profile).
From an application and compliance standpoint, submissions are handled through Grants.gov, and applicants are expected to monitor the posting for amendments and ensure they are working from the most current version of the NOFO. USAID highlights standard federal registration requirements, including obtaining a unique entity identifier and maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Because those registrations can take weeks, prospective applicants are urged to start early. USAID also notes that it is not responsible for transmission or conversion errors, and directs applicants to the Grants.gov Helpdesk for technical issues.
Key administrative details included in the posting are: the opportunity title WIYIZIRE (Come here, we will support you) Health Activity; funding opportunity number RFA 72069519RFA00002; agency USAID/Burundi (USAID-Bujumbura); assistance listing/CFDA number 98.001; grant type instrument; health as the funding activity category; and an award ceiling of up to USD 3,000,000. USAID anticipated making up to three awards under this solicitation. The opportunity was created July 25, 2019, with an original closing date of September 10, 2019.
Finally, the notice underscores two standard government cautions: publishing the NOFO does not guarantee an award will be made, and the U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs related to preparing or submitting an application. All proposal development expenses are borne by the applicant, and applications are submitted at the applicant's own risk.Apply for RFA 72069519RFA00002
- The Agency for International Development, Burundi USAID-Bujumbura in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WIYIZIRE (Come here, we will support you) Health Activity" 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 Jul 25, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2019. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID/Burundi WIYIZIRE Health Activity (RFA 72069519RFA00002)
1) What is the WIYIZIRE (Come here, we will support you) Health Activity?
WIYIZIRE is a USAID/Burundi discretionary grant opportunity framed as an Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Health activity. It is intended to support services and achieve results for vulnerable children and their households in Burundi, with the full technical scope and expected approach described in Section A of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The overall purpose is to improve health outcomes for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Burundi. Applicants are expected to design and implement an OVC health program that advances USAID health objectives in Burundi and delivers measurable results for vulnerable populations.
3) Where can I find the full technical scope and expected approach?
The excerpt states that the full technical scope and expected approach are described in Section A of the NOFO. Applicants are expected to rely on the NOFO for the complete description of what USAID expects.
4) What kind of award mechanism will USAID use?
USAID plans to use a Fixed Amount Award (FAA). This means the grant is structured around agreed-upon outputs and outcomes rather than reimbursing the recipient for actual costs incurred.
5) How does a Fixed Amount Award (FAA) affect budgeting and payments?
Under an FAA, payments are tied to completion of milestones or deliverables. The emphasis is on performance management and verification of results. Accountability is primarily assessed based on whether the recipient achieves defined results, not whether spending matches a detailed cost reimbursement model.
6) What should an applicant emphasize in their proposal given the FAA structure?
Based on the information provided, applicants should propose a clear results framework, realistic milestones, and strong monitoring and documentation practices to demonstrate achievement of outputs/outcomes that trigger payments.
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to local entities. Applicants must meet the specific eligibility requirements laid out in Section C of the NOFO.
8) How will USAID choose award recipients?
USAID indicates it plans to fund the applicant or applicants that best meet the opportunity objectives based on the merit review criteria described in Section E.2 of the NOFO. The final decision is also subject to a risk assessment under USAID policy (ADS 303).
9) What does the risk assessment mean for applicants?
The notice states that, in addition to technical merit, USAID will consider organizational responsibility through a risk assessment under ADS 303. This means selection is influenced by both how strong and responsive the proposal is and the applicant's capacity, controls, and overall risk profile.
10) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making up to three awards under this solicitation.
11) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to USD 3,000,000.
12) What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 72069519RFA00002.
13) Which USAID office is issuing this opportunity?
The issuing agency is USAID/Burundi (USAID-Bujumbura).
14) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The assistance listing/CFDA number provided is 98.001.
15) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Health.
16) What type of instrument is this?
The posting lists the instrument type as a grant.
17) How do applicants submit an application?
Submissions are handled through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to use Grants.gov for application submission and follow the instructions in the NOFO.
18) Should applicants watch for amendments or updates?
Yes. USAID expects applicants to monitor the posting for amendments and to ensure they are working from the most current version of the NOFO.
19) What registrations are required before submitting?
USAID highlights standard federal registration requirements, including obtaining a unique entity identifier and maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
20) When should applicants start the registration process?
As early as possible. The notice warns that registrations can take weeks, so prospective applicants are urged to start early to avoid missing deadlines.
21) What if there are technical problems uploading or submitting on Grants.gov?
USAID notes it is not responsible for transmission or conversion errors and directs applicants to the Grants.gov Helpdesk for technical issues.
22) Does posting the NOFO guarantee that USAID will make an award?
No. The notice underscores that publishing the NOFO does not guarantee an award will be made.
23) Will the U.S. Government reimburse proposal preparation or submission costs?
No. The notice states the U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs related to preparing or submitting an application. All proposal development expenses are borne by the applicant.
24) What were the posted creation and closing dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created on July 25, 2019, with an original closing date of September 10, 2019.
25) What parts of the NOFO are specifically referenced for key requirements?
The excerpt references Section A for the full technical scope and expected approach, Section C for eligibility requirements, and Section E.2 for the merit review criteria. It also references a risk assessment under ADS 303.
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