USAID Proposal Development From NOFO*/RFA/RFP to Proposal Submission

Whether you’re at a country office or the headquarters for your NGO, this course helps team members effectively manage the proposal process by learning how USAID works. You will also learn the processes and challenges of responding to RFAs, RFPs, and NOFOs (Notice of Funding Opportunity) and how to overcome them for proposal success.

Our facilitators have experience both applying for (and receiving) USAID as well as managing multi-million-dollar programs. Their NGO experience as well as their skills navigating USAID makes this course uniquely practical and aligned with your organization’s pain points.

• Analyze RFAs and RFPs from technical and cost perspectives
• Submit proposals using the USAID Request for Application/Request (RFA/RFP) format
• Manage the proposal process either as a direct responsibility or in partnership with others
• Establish effective internal roles and processes to develop the proposals
• Develop an action plan to enhance the business development process, including anticipating solicitations and planning proposals in advance

• Finance staff who want to enhance their proposal writing or review skills
• Program staff – at HQ and in the community – who work on new business development
• Business development staff who are seeking to improve their team’s processes and systems
• Administrative staff who are interested in supporting the proposal writing process

If you’re still not sure if this course is right for you, feel free to contact us and we can help!