Opportunity Information: Apply for 7200AA18RFA00038
USAID issued a request for applications for a cooperative agreement called the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence. The opportunity is designed to fund a major program under the Feed the Future initiative, with a focus on strengthening food security through better policy research, improved analytical and institutional capacity, and stronger influence of evidence on decision-making. In practical terms, the award is meant to support work that generates credible policy-relevant research, builds the ability of partners and institutions to carry out and use that research, and helps translate findings into real policy outcomes that improve food security, agriculture, and nutrition.
This funding opportunity is limited to a specific group of U.S. applicants: Title XII institutions, which generally refers to U.S. colleges and universities that are eligible under Title XII (the Famine Prevention and Freedom from Hunger mandate that supports U.S. university engagement in international agricultural development). USAID notes that eligibility requirements are detailed in Section C of the RFA, and applicants must meet those requirements to be considered. The award falls under the Agriculture, Food and Nutrition activity category and is listed under CFDA 98.001, with the agency identified as the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The process is structured in two phases rather than requiring a full proposal upfront. Phase I is the submission of concept notes by the stated deadline, and only organizations whose concept notes are selected will be invited to submit a full application in Phase II. The closing date provided (October 24, 2018) applies specifically to concept notes, with full applications requested at a later time from selected applicants. This approach is meant to reduce burden for applicants and allow USAID to narrow the pool before asking for complete technical and budget submissions.
In terms of funding size and award expectations, USAID lists an award ceiling of $38,000,000 and anticipates making one award, assuming funds are available. At the same time, USAID makes clear it has discretion: it may fund one application, multiple applications, or none, depending on funding availability and how well submissions meet the opportunity objectives and the selection criteria in the RFA. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should also expect substantial involvement by USAID in the program during implementation compared to a standard grant, typically through collaboration on priorities, approvals, or ongoing technical engagement as described in the award terms.
Submission instructions are a key compliance detail for this opportunity. USAID explicitly states that applications should not be submitted through Grants.gov. Instead, concept notes must be emailed directly to the point of contact following the instructions provided in the full text of the RFA. For applicants, that means carefully following the RFA-specific formatting, content, and email submission requirements, since using the wrong submission channel could result in disqualification even if the concept is strong.Apply for 7200AA18RFA00038
- The Agency for International Development in the agriculture, food and nutrition sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence" 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 Sep 19, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 24, 2018 Close date is for the submission of Concept Notes. Full applications will be requested later.. (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 $38,000,000.00 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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