U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Peru has issued an Annual Program Statement (APS) soliciting concept notes from prospective local for-profit and non-for-profit organizations to assist in adoption of a sustainable economic and social model by communities in targeted areas vulnerable to coca cultivation. USAID also seeks that natural resources are sustainably managed in targeted areas in Peru.
Subject to availability of funds, the United States Government intends to award approximately 3-5 grants lasting from 1 to 3 years under this APS. USAID however, reserves the right to enter into more, or not to enter into any awards. USAID intends to provide approximately $10 to 12 million ($3 to 4 million per year).
Program Objectives
- Sustainable economic and social model is adopted by communities in targeted areas vulnerable to coca cultivation
- Natural resources are sustainably managed in targeted areas.
Programmatic Areas
Alternative Development
Under this programmatic area of the LPP, USAID seeks to support local, Peruvian organizations to further the integrated alternative development model by providing programs in established USAID Alternative Development Program (ADP) areas (San Martín, Ucayali, and Huánuco) in communities vulnerable to coca production.
Natural Resource Management
Under this programmatic area of the LPP, USAID seeks to support a program in the Amazon watershed of the Region of Amazonas in northern Peru that (1) improves environmental management as it pertains to biodiversity and forest conservation, (2) promotes competent and participatory governance at community levels, and (3) furthers the development of environmentally sustainable livelihoods for people living near environmentally sensitive areas.
Intercultural Bilingual Education in the Amazon
Under this programmatic area of the LPP, USAID aims to improve the quality of intercultural bilingual education provided to Amazonian indigenous communities in targeted areas (Amazonas, Loreto, San Martin, Ucayali, and Madre de Dios). USAID intends to support a program that improves strategies and educational models, taking into consideration first and second language learning, culture, worldview, and interests of indigenous communities.
Last date for submitting the applications is May 29, 2012.
For more information, visit this link and search by the Funding Opportunity Number APS-527-12-000001.
