The document outlines the request for proposals (RFP) for the Round 02 Madagascar Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA), issued by USAID on March 28, 2024, with a closing date of May 13, 2024. It aims to solicit applications from organizations to enhance resilience and food security for extremely poor households in Madagascar, specifically targeting rural and peri-urban areas in the Grand South and Southeast.
The RFSA is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act and is part of a larger commitment to support vulnerable populations through comprehensive resilience programming over a five-year period with a funding cap of $100 million. The program will implement a context-adapted graduation approach, addressing issues such as climate vulnerability, economic instability, and limited access to resources. The RFSA aims to assist approximately 85,000 to 100,000 households through a combination of consumption support, skill-building, and asset transfers.
Key components include improving economic security, human capital, and the capability to withstand shocks. The application process requires organizations to closely review both the RFP and the accompanying Annual Program Statement. Additional attention is given to addressing gender dynamics, cultural norms, and conflict sensitivity in the program design. The document emphasizes the collaborative role of applicants in achieving program objectives and aligns with U.S. government food security initiatives.
The Fiscal Year 2024 Madagascar Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) briefing outlines USAID's initiative to address severe poverty and food insecurity in Madagascar, where 80% of the population lives below the extreme poverty line. The solicitation invites applications through a Multi-Year Annual Program Statement (MY APS) for a funding total of $100 million, focusing on a "Graduation Approach" aimed at enhancing household resilience. The program will target extremely poor households in rural and peri-urban areas, assisting approximately 100,000 families. Key components of the initiative entail coaching, consumption support, and livelihood training. Furthermore, successful applicants will be required to validate program designs with local communities during a six-month contextualization phase post-award. Coordination with the Madagascar National Social Protection programs and incorporation of sustainability strategies are emphasized as critical for achieving long-term impacts. The comment period for interested organizations closes on March 1, 2024, with a subsequent revision of the solicitation expected. This RFP exemplifies government efforts to provide support for food security and resilience amidst ongoing economic and social challenges in Madagascar.
The draft Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) Multi-Year Annual Program Statement (MY APS) for Resilience Food Security Activities (RFSAs) in Madagascar is open for public comment. USAID/BHA has scheduled a virtual stakeholder consultation on February 22, 2024, from 9am-12pm EST to discuss the program's overview and address participant questions. Attendance is unrestricted, but registration is required by February 21, 2024. The event will be conducted in English, and it will be recorded for later access. Written comments and inquiries regarding the draft can be directed to BHA. The purpose of this initiative aligns with fostering resilience and food security in Madagascar, highlighting the government's commitment to stakeholder engagement and transparency in federal programs. Overall, the solicitation emphasizes collaboration and invites input from interested parties to enhance the effectiveness of these humanitarian efforts.