Opportunity Information: Apply for 7200AA19APS00003
The Policy Analysis and Capacity APS (Funding Opportunity Number 7200AA19APS00003) is a USAID umbrella Announcement of Program Statement managed under the Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS), which also leads the U.S. Government's Feed the Future initiative. Feed the Future is the U.S. global hunger and food security effort, and this APS sits within that broader agenda by focusing specifically on strengthening the policy systems that shape agricultural growth, food security, nutrition, and resilience outcomes in Feed the Future countries. The opportunity is categorized under agriculture (CFDA 98.001) and is designed to support country-driven approaches that tackle the root causes of hunger and poverty through better policy environments and improved institutional capacity.
A key point is that this is an unfunded umbrella APS. That means the APS itself does not provide money and it is not a general, open invitation to submit concept papers whenever an organization wants. Instead, it creates a formal structure that allows USAID Operating Units and Missions to release separate, targeted Addenda throughout the year. Those Addenda are where actual funding opportunities and program specifics will appear. Applicants are only supposed to apply when a relevant Addendum is published, and applications must be submitted in response to that specific Addendum rather than to the umbrella APS.
Programmatically, the APS aligns with USAID and U.S. Government strategies and priorities, including the Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS), Global Food Security Reauthorization (GFSR), and RFS and broader agency goals. The policy focus is meant to accelerate inclusive agricultural growth and broader structural transformation, with intended downstream impacts such as poverty reduction, improved food security, better nutrition outcomes, strengthened resilience, and increased water security. In practice, this can cover work like policy analysis, policy reform support, strengthening evidence-to-policy linkages, building government and local institutional capacity, and improving the systems that govern food, agriculture, and resilience, but the exact scope will always be defined by each Addendum.
Eligibility is deliberately flexible at the umbrella level and is listed broadly as "Others," but the real eligibility rules are not fixed here. Each individual Addendum will spell out who can apply, and those requirements can change from one Addendum to the next depending on the Mission or Operating Unit running it and the technical focus of the activity. Similarly, Addenda may request either Concept Notes, Full Applications, or sometimes only Full Applications, and applicants are expected to follow the instructions and formatting requirements in the specific Addendum they are responding to.
From a planning perspective, the important takeaways are: monitor USAID postings for PAC APS Addenda, do not submit unsolicited concept notes to the umbrella APS, and treat each Addendum like its own competition with its own objectives, eligibility standards, and submission instructions. While the source data lists an award ceiling of $150,000,000, that figure should not be read as guaranteed or attached to the umbrella APS itself; actual funding, ceilings, and award counts are determined in the individual Addenda that USAID issues under this framework.Apply for 7200AA19APS00003
- The Agency for International Development in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Policy Analysis and Capacity 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 2019-02-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-02-26. (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 $150,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USAID Policy Analysis and Capacity APS (7200AA19APS00003)
What is the Policy Analysis and Capacity (PAC) APS?
The Policy Analysis and Capacity APS (Funding Opportunity Number 7200AA19APS00003) is a USAID umbrella Announcement of Program Statement (APS) managed under USAID's Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS). It sits within the broader U.S. Government Feed the Future initiative and focuses on strengthening policy systems that shape agricultural growth, food security, nutrition, and resilience outcomes in Feed the Future countries.
Which USAID Bureau manages this APS?
This APS is managed by USAID's Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS), which also leads the U.S. Government's Feed the Future initiative.
How does this APS relate to Feed the Future?
Feed the Future is the U.S. Government's global hunger and food security effort. The PAC APS supports that agenda by targeting the policy and institutional systems that influence agricultural development, food security, nutrition, and resilience in Feed the Future countries.
Is this a funded opportunity I can apply to right now?
No. This is an unfunded umbrella APS. The umbrella APS itself does not provide funding and is not a general open invitation to submit concept papers at any time. Funding opportunities are released separately through specific Addenda issued under the umbrella APS.
What does "unfunded umbrella APS" mean in practice?
It means the umbrella APS establishes a formal structure that USAID Missions and Operating Units can use to publish targeted Addenda. Those Addenda contain the actual program scope, funding details, eligibility rules, and application instructions. Applicants are expected to apply only when a relevant Addendum is published.
Can I submit an unsolicited concept note to the umbrella APS?
No. The umbrella APS is not a standing invitation for unsolicited submissions. Applications should only be submitted in response to a specific Addendum and must follow that Addendum's requirements.
Where will the real funding opportunities be announced?
Actual funding opportunities and program specifics will appear in Addenda released by USAID Operating Units and Missions under this umbrella APS. The key action is to monitor USAID postings for PAC APS Addenda.
Who can apply under this APS?
At the umbrella level, eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," but the umbrella APS does not lock in a single eligibility standard. Each Addendum will specify who is eligible to apply, and eligibility can vary depending on the Mission or Operating Unit and the technical focus of the activity.
Will eligibility requirements be the same for every Addendum?
Not necessarily. Eligibility rules are determined by each individual Addendum and may change from one Addendum to the next.
What kinds of submissions might USAID request (concept note vs. full application)?
Addenda may request Concept Notes, Full Applications, or sometimes only Full Applications. Applicants should follow the submission instructions and formatting requirements stated in the specific Addendum they are responding to.
What type of work does this APS support?
Broadly, the APS is designed to strengthen policy environments and institutional capacity related to agriculture, food security, nutrition, and resilience in Feed the Future countries. Examples of covered work may include policy analysis, support for policy reform, strengthening evidence-to-policy linkages, building government and local institutional capacity, and improving systems that govern food, agriculture, and resilience. The exact scope is defined by each Addendum.
What outcomes is this APS trying to influence?
The APS aims to accelerate inclusive agricultural growth and broader structural transformation. Intended downstream impacts include poverty reduction, improved food security, better nutrition outcomes, strengthened resilience, and increased water security, as aligned with USAID and U.S. Government priorities.
What strategies or priorities does this APS align with?
This APS aligns with USAID and U.S. Government strategies and priorities, including the Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS), Global Food Security Reauthorization (GFSR), and goals of the Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS), along with broader agency objectives.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under agriculture and listed as CFDA 98.001.
Does the $150,000,000 award ceiling mean there is $150 million available now?
No. While the source data lists an award ceiling of $150,000,000, that figure should not be treated as guaranteed or directly attached to the umbrella APS itself. Actual funding levels, ceilings, and the number of awards are determined by the individual Addenda issued under this framework.
If I want to plan ahead, what should I do?
Plan around Addenda, not the umbrella APS. Monitor USAID postings for PAC APS Addenda, do not submit unsolicited concept notes to the umbrella APS, and treat each Addendum as its own competition with its own objectives, eligibility standards, and submission instructions.
Should I treat each Addendum like a separate competition?
Yes. Each Addendum may have different objectives, eligibility requirements, and submission formats. Applications must be prepared and submitted according to the specific Addendum's instructions.
What defines the program specifics for an application?
The program specifics are defined by the Addendum you are applying to. The umbrella APS provides the overarching framework, but the Addendum provides the specific technical focus, application requirements, and any funding-related information.
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