Deadline- 8 August 2013
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is accepting applications for Development Grants Program (DGP) which aims to foster sustainable grassroots development through the support of local development initiatives and capacity strengthening of these organizations. The purpose of this program is to strengthen LNGOs and U.S. PVOs, recognizing that a vibrant and active NGO sector is fundamental to promoting a healthy civil society that is accountable and responsive to citizens’ needs.
USAID anticipates that this RFA will provide up to $45 million for successful applicants for up to five (5) years.
Thematic areas-
- Strengthening Governance, Efficiency and Access in Albania’s Water and Sanitation Sector
- Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Rural Development
- Private Sector Development
- Sustainable Regional Development
- Addressing Challenges to Human Rights of Underrepresented Groups
- Encouraging SME Growth and Development
- Democracy and Governance
- Capacity Development Services for Local and Regional Partners of USAID
- Environment – Natural Resources and Biodiversity
- Climate Change
- Basic Education
- Agriculture
- Media and Civil Society
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Only U.S. PVOs and LNGOs are eligible for awards under this RFA
- To be eligible for this program, organizations must not have received more than $5,000,000 from any U.S. Government agency
- Applicants must-
- Provide a cost-share match equivalent to or greater than 10 percent for LNGOs and 15 percent for U.S. PVOs of the total project amount. The match may be in cash, in-kind, or a combination of both. All cash and in-kind contributions committed by partners must be documented
- If proposing a public-private alliance with an organization or business, provide a copy of informal or formal agreements stipulating cash and/or in-kind contributions (subject to USAID award)
- Propose technical implementation activities in a country (or countries, if regional) listed in this RFA. Note: Only regional Missions listed in the RFA will accept applications for multiple countries
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.RFA-OAA-13-000020
