Opportunity Information: Apply for MOROCCO RFC PD 05 2019
USAID/Morocco released a Draft Program Description for an upcoming activity called "Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region" and is asking the public to provide written comments to help strengthen the design before anything is formally competed or awarded. This is not a solicitation for funding, not a request for applications or proposals, and it is not a pathway to secure an advantage in a later competition. Instead, it is an early-stage consultation meant to collect practical feedback from a wide range of stakeholders who care about inclusive economic and social development in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region of Morocco.
The core purpose of the request is to improve the clarity and potential effectiveness of the draft activity design. USAID is explicitly inviting commenters to suggest edits, highlight gaps, and recommend enhancements to the draft document (referenced as Appendix 1 in the opportunity posting). The agency is looking for input that can increase development impact, ensure the draft approach makes sense on the ground, and reduce the risk of duplicating or conflicting with other efforts. A major theme is coordination: USAID wants the activity to align with existing and planned USAID programming as well as initiatives led by other development partners, while also matching Moroccan national and regional priorities.
The opportunity is structured as a "Request for Comments" rather than a grant competition. That distinction matters because there is no application package to submit, no evaluation for awards, and no direct funding associated with submitting feedback. USAID also notes that it will not respond to questions submitted as part of this comment process, underscoring that the exercise is intended to collect perspectives rather than run an interactive Q&A or pre-bid conference. Even though an award ceiling of $15,000,000 is listed, the posting itself is essentially a planning and consultation notice, not a commitment to make an award at this stage.
In terms of thematic focus, the activity is categorized under Employment, Labor, and Training, which signals that the draft design likely emphasizes job creation, workforce readiness, employability, and broader inclusion in economic opportunity. The title and framing also point to "inclusive" development, suggesting attention to populations that may be underserved or excluded from growth, and an interest in ensuring that benefits reach a broad cross-section of communities in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region.
The posting invites comments from all individuals and organizations, with eligibility described broadly as "Others," reinforcing that USAID is casting a wide net for ideas from public sector actors, private sector firms, civil society organizations, local institutions, and other interested parties. The official opportunity details include Funding Opportunity Number "MOROCCO RFC PD 05 2019," CFDA (assistance listing) number 98.001, an original closing date of May 31, 2019, and a creation date of May 3, 2019. Stakeholders are directed to the related documents area for the full draft program description and appendices, which are the primary materials USAID wants reviewed and commented on.Apply for MOROCCO RFC PD 05 2019
- The Agency for International Development in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Comments"Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region"" 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 2019-05-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-05-31. (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 $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: USAID/Morocco Request for Comments - Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region
1) What is this USAID notice about?
This notice is a Request for Comments on a Draft Program Description for an upcoming USAID/Morocco activity titled "Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region." USAID is asking the public to provide written input to improve and strengthen the draft activity design before anything is formally competed or awarded.
2) Is this a grant or funding opportunity I can apply for right now?
No. This is not a solicitation for funding and not a request for applications or proposals. There is no application package to submit and no award decision tied to submitting comments.
3) What is the purpose of requesting public comments?
The purpose is to improve the clarity and potential effectiveness of the draft activity design. USAID is looking for practical feedback that can increase development impact, ensure the approach makes sense on the ground in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, and reduce the risk of duplicating or conflicting with other efforts.
4) What kind of feedback is USAID looking for?
USAID is explicitly inviting commenters to suggest edits, highlight gaps, and recommend enhancements to the Draft Program Description (referenced as Appendix 1 in the posting). Input that helps refine the design, strengthen implementation logic, and improve alignment and coordination is especially relevant.
5) What does "Request for Comments" mean in practice?
It means USAID is conducting an early-stage consultation. Submitting comments is not the same as submitting a proposal, and it is not part of an evaluation process for awards. The main goal is to collect perspectives to inform planning.
6) Will submitting comments give my organization an advantage in a future competition?
No. USAID states that providing comments is not a pathway to secure an advantage in a later competition.
7) Is USAID going to answer questions as part of this process?
No. USAID notes that it will not respond to questions submitted as part of the comment process. The exercise is intended to gather written input rather than run an interactive Q&A.
8) What is the activity’s geographic focus?
The draft activity is focused on Morocco’s Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, as reflected in the activity title and framing.
9) What is the thematic focus of the draft activity?
The activity is categorized under Employment, Labor, and Training. Based on that category and the title, the draft design likely emphasizes job creation, workforce readiness, employability, and ensuring broader inclusion in economic opportunity.
10) What does "inclusive socio-economic development" imply for the activity design?
Based on the title and framing, "inclusive" suggests attention to populations that may be underserved or excluded from growth, and an interest in ensuring that the benefits of development reach a broad cross-section of communities in the region.
11) Why is coordination emphasized in the notice?
USAID highlights coordination to help the activity align with existing and planned USAID programming, other development partners’ initiatives, and Moroccan national and regional priorities, while also reducing duplication or conflicts with other efforts.
12) Who can submit comments?
The posting invites comments from all individuals and organizations. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," indicating USAID is casting a wide net for input from public sector actors, private sector firms, civil society organizations, local institutions, and other interested stakeholders.
13) Is there any funding associated with submitting comments?
No. There is no direct funding associated with submitting feedback under this Request for Comments.
14) What does the listed award ceiling of $15,000,000 mean here?
Although an award ceiling of $15,000,000 is listed, the notice is still a planning and consultation item rather than a commitment to make an award at this stage. It is not a current solicitation for proposals or applications.
15) What document should I review before commenting?
USAID directs stakeholders to the related documents area for the full Draft Program Description and appendices. The draft document referenced as Appendix 1 is the primary material USAID wants reviewed and commented on.
16) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is "MOROCCO RFC PD 05 2019."
17) What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number associated with this notice?
The CFDA (assistance listing) number is 98.001.
18) What are the key dates mentioned in the posting?
The creation date is May 3, 2019, and the original closing date is May 31, 2019.
19) Does this notice mean USAID will definitely run a future competition?
The notice describes an upcoming activity and seeks input to improve the draft design, but it is not a formal competition announcement and does not, by itself, commit USAID to make an award.
20) What is the main outcome USAID is trying to achieve with this comment process?
The main outcome is a stronger, clearer, more effective draft activity design that is workable on the ground in Beni Mellal-Khenifra, better aligned with USAID and partner efforts, and consistent with Moroccan national and regional priorities.
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