Opportunity Information: Apply for 72088721 PACIFIC RFI 00001
The Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP) - Pacific notice is a Request for Information (RFI) released by USAID/Philippines (USAID-Manila) to gather input from the market, not to fund a project through an immediate competition. Its purpose is to collect information, feedback, recommendations, and practical lessons from organizations that could potentially support USAID technical assistance focused on strengthening digital connectivity and cybersecurity across the Pacific Islands. In plain terms, USAID is using this RFI to understand what capable organizations exist, what approaches work well, what pitfalls to avoid, and what best practices should shape a future program design.
The technical focus is on fostering a digital ecosystem in the Pacific Islands that is open, interoperable, reliable, and secure. That framing generally points to work that supports trusted network infrastructure, sound cybersecurity practices, and policy or capacity-building that avoids vendor lock-in and encourages compatible systems across countries and sectors. The “open and interoperable” language suggests interest in standards-based solutions and collaborative regional approaches, while “reliable and secure” emphasizes resilience, risk management, and protections against cyber threats. The activity category is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, which signals a strong technical assistance and innovation orientation rather than purely service delivery.
This RFI is identified as Funding Opportunity Title: Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP) - Pacific with Funding Opportunity Number 72088721 PACIFIC RFI 00001. The opportunity category and instrument type are both labeled “Other,” reinforcing that this is an information-gathering step rather than a standard grant or contract solicitation. The CFDA number is 98.001. The posting date is March 12, 2021, with an original closing date of March 26, 2021, which indicates a short response window typical of RFIs intended to inform near-term planning.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity (subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full notice text). Practically, that could include nonprofits, private sector firms, universities, consortia, technical implementers, and other organizations with relevant expertise in connectivity, cybersecurity, digital policy, and capacity building. USAID is specifically looking to identify potential sources capable of providing support services and to solicit advice and knowledge from organizations that may be interested in participating in the eventual technical assistance effort.
Although the notice lists an award ceiling of $19,000,000 and an expectation of 1 award, the disclaimer is clear that the document itself is not a request for applications or proposals. Those figures should be read as indicative planning parameters for what a future procurement or assistance action might look like, not as a guarantee of funding or an invitation to submit a full proposal. The main takeaway is that USAID is in a market research phase, using the RFI to shape requirements, refine the scope, and identify qualified partners before deciding whether and how to launch a formal solicitation.Apply for 72088721 PACIFIC RFI 00001
- The Agency for International Development, Philippines USAID-Manila in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP) - Pacific" 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 Mar 12, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 26, 2021. (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 $19,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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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