Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 268 22 DIASPORA 01
USAID Lebanon issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "USAID's Engagement with the Lebanese Diaspora" to gather ideas, perspectives, and practical input from any interested organizations or individuals on how USAID could better engage the Lebanese diaspora to support development outcomes. The central point is that USAID is in an information-gathering and planning phase: it is looking for feedback that could influence future program design, activity planning, and potential interventions related to diaspora engagement, but it is not currently asking for project proposals or funding applications.
This notice is not a grant competition or any kind of solicitation. USAID is explicit that the RFI is not a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Applications (RFA), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or any commitment that an award will be made. No funding is being offered under this RFI, and respondents should not submit applications, proposals, resumes, or proprietary information. Anything sent is voluntary, can be used by USAID without obligation, and USAID may choose to adopt all, some, or none of the input when shaping future documents or opportunities. Responding also does not provide any advantage in any later procurement or grant competition, and organizations are responsible for all costs associated with preparing and submitting a response.
If USAID later decides to pursue an actual funded opportunity connected to this topic, the agency says it would publish that future solicitation publicly on Grants.gov or SAM.gov (beta.sam.gov). Interested parties are expected to monitor those sites themselves for updates, since this RFI does not guarantee that anything further will be released. The overall message is that this is a market research and stakeholder consultation step intended to inform USAID's thinking about diaspora engagement strategies, not a funding opportunity by itself.
From an administrative standpoint, the RFI is listed as discretionary and associated with CFDA number 98.001, with eligibility marked as unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full text). The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number "RFI 268 22 DIASPORA 01" and was posted by the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID Mission in Lebanon (USAID Beirut). Responses had to be submitted in English using the provided Annex 1 format and sent electronically to the designated points of contact, Contracting Officer Amy McQuade and Rana El Jordi, at BusinessQuestionsLebanon@usaid.gov. The response deadline was September 1, 2022, at 5:00 PM Lebanon local time.
Finally, the notice includes standard federal disclaimers: the U.S. Government is not liable for any costs incurred by respondents; no claims can be made against the government based on submission or government use of the information; and the RFI should not be interpreted as a promise to issue a solicitation, make an award, or pay for submitted materials.Apply for RFI 268 22 DIASPORA 01
- The Agency for International Development, Lebanon USAID-Beirut in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Information: USAID’s Engagement with the Lebanese Diaspora" 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 Aug 03, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 01, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USAID Lebanon RFI - "USAID's Engagement with the Lebanese Diaspora"
1) What is this opportunity?
This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID Lebanon titled "USAID's Engagement with the Lebanese Diaspora." It is an information-gathering notice meant to collect ideas, perspectives, and practical input on how USAID could better engage the Lebanese diaspora to support development outcomes.
2) Is this a grant competition or a funding opportunity?
No. USAID states that this RFI is not a grant competition and not a solicitation. It is not a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Applications (RFA), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or any commitment that an award will be made.
3) Is USAID offering funding under this RFI?
No. USAID explicitly indicates that no funding is being offered under this RFI, and the agency is not asking for project proposals or funding applications.
4) What is USAID trying to accomplish by issuing this RFI?
USAID is in a planning and consultation phase and is seeking feedback that could inform future program design, activity planning, and potential interventions related to diaspora engagement. USAID may use the information to shape future documents or future opportunities, but it is not required to do so.
5) Who can respond to this RFI?
The RFI invites input from any interested organizations or individuals. Eligibility is marked as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications contained in the full RFI text.
6) What type of information should respondents submit?
Respondents should submit ideas, perspectives, and practical input relevant to how USAID could engage the Lebanese diaspora to support development outcomes. USAID indicates respondents should not submit applications, proposals, resumes, or proprietary information.
7) Are proposals, applications, or resumes accepted as part of an RFI response?
No. USAID specifically notes that respondents should not submit applications, proposals, resumes, or proprietary information in response to this RFI.
8) Should respondents include proprietary or confidential information?
No. The notice advises respondents not to submit proprietary information. Submissions are voluntary and can be used by USAID without obligation.
9) How will USAID use the information submitted?
USAID may use responses as part of market research and stakeholder consultation to inform its thinking on diaspora engagement strategies. USAID may choose to adopt all, some, or none of the submitted input.
10) Does submitting a response guarantee any future funding or award?
No. The RFI does not represent a promise to issue a solicitation, make an award, or pay for submitted materials, and it does not guarantee that any future funded opportunity will be released.
11) Does responding provide an advantage in any future solicitation?
No. USAID states that responding to the RFI does not provide any advantage in any later procurement or grant competition.
12) Who is responsible for the costs of preparing and submitting a response?
The respondent is responsible for all costs associated with preparing and submitting a response. The U.S. Government is not liable for any costs incurred by respondents.
13) Can a respondent make claims against the U.S. Government based on submission or government use of the information?
No. The notice includes standard federal disclaimers stating that no claims can be made against the government based on submission or government use of the information provided.
14) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFI?
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number "RFI 268 22 DIASPORA 01."
15) What CFDA number is associated with this RFI?
The RFI is associated with CFDA number 98.001.
16) What agency and office issued this RFI?
The RFI was posted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically the USAID Mission in Lebanon (USAID Beirut).
17) In what language did responses need to be submitted?
Responses had to be submitted in English.
18) Was there a required response format?
Yes. USAID required respondents to use the provided Annex 1 format.
19) How were responses submitted?
Responses had to be sent electronically to the designated points of contact at BusinessQuestionsLebanon@usaid.gov.
20) Who were the points of contact for this RFI?
The designated points of contact were Contracting Officer Amy McQuade and Rana El Jordi.
21) What was the submission deadline?
The response deadline was September 1, 2022, at 5:00 PM Lebanon local time.
22) If USAID issues a funded opportunity later, where will it be posted?
USAID stated that if it later decides to pursue an actual funded opportunity connected to this topic, it would publish the future solicitation publicly on Grants.gov or SAM.gov (beta.sam.gov).
23) Will USAID notify RFI respondents if a future opportunity is released?
The notice indicates interested parties are expected to monitor Grants.gov and SAM.gov themselves for updates, and the RFI does not guarantee that anything further will be released.
24) How should this RFI be interpreted in terms of USAID commitments?
It should be interpreted as a market research and stakeholder consultation step only. USAID notes it is not a promise to issue a solicitation, make an award, or pay for submitted materials, and it is not a commitment that any award will be made.
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