Improved quality of life of persons with disabilities in provinces heavily sprayed with agent orange in Ca Mau and Quang Ngai | OFOP0003897

Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0003897

The U.S. Mission to Vietnam is offering a single, large cooperative agreement to support efforts that improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities in two provinces that were heavily sprayed with Agent Orange: Ca Mau and Quang Ngai. The opportunity is listed as an earmark under Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0003897, and it is designed for implementation by nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. The underlying purpose is to expand or strengthen services and support systems that help people with disabilities live healthier, more independent, and more socially and economically included lives in these targeted locations.

This funding is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically means the U.S. Government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period. In practice, that often involves closer coordination on planning, monitoring, technical approaches, reporting, and any major program adjustments, compared to a more hands-off grant model. The activity category is listed as "Other" under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 19.124, which aligns with U.S. foreign assistance programming and can encompass a broad range of interventions as long as they meet the stated objective.

The total funding ceiling is up to $28,500,000, and the agency anticipates making one award. That combination strongly suggests a single, multi-component project at significant scale, potentially covering a range of disability support services and systems improvements across both provinces. Because there is only one expected award, competition may be particularly focused on applicants that can demonstrate strong operational capacity, deep local partnerships, solid safeguarding and compliance systems, and the ability to manage large budgets while delivering measurable results.

Eligible applicants are described as nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, categorized under "Others" for eligibility purposes. While the notice does not list additional eligibility constraints in the provided text, applicants should generally expect standard U.S. Government requirements related to financial management, procurement integrity, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance with applicable regulations. Given the context of disability programming in areas impacted by historical Agent Orange spraying, responsive approaches often include accessible rehabilitation services, provision of assistive devices, improvements to inclusive education and vocational training, caregiver support, community-based inclusive development, strengthening referral pathways, and capacity building for local service providers and authorities. However, the specific allowable activities, geographic targeting within provinces, and required performance indicators would normally be spelled out in the full announcement package.

The opportunity was created on 2026-10-09, and the original application closing date is 2026-11-19. Organizations considering applying should plan for a relatively short preparation window and should expect a detailed proposal process appropriate for a high-value cooperative agreement. At a minimum, a competitive application would typically need to clearly define the disability-related needs in Ca Mau and Quang Ngai, lay out an evidence-informed program model, demonstrate how persons with disabilities will meaningfully participate in design and implementation, and present a rigorous plan for results measurement and sustainability beyond the award period.

In short, this is a major U.S. Mission to Vietnam funding opportunity intended to substantially improve disability-related quality of life outcomes in Ca Mau and Quang Ngai, with a large maximum budget, one expected award, and implementation by a capable nonprofit/NGO partner working in close coordination with the U.S. Government under a cooperative agreement.

• The U.S. Mission to Vietnam in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improved quality of life of persons with disabilities in provinces heavily sprayed with agent orange in Ca Mau and Quang Ngai" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.124.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2026-10-09.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-11-19. (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 $28,500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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