Deadline– 8 May 2013
U.S Agency for International Development is inviting proposals to reduce the risk of natural disasters in Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam.This program is supported by Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. APS-OAA-13-000003 (GDA APS), USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA). This proposal aims to increasing the effectiveness of early warning systems to communities at risk of natural disasters.
Objectives-
- Improving the preparedness of vulnerable communities to natural disasters in Burma, Thailand, and/or Vietnam
- Improving the risk/hazard assessments throughout the country(ies) or in specific highly vulnerable areas of each country in coordination with the lead national government agency and other relevant agencies in Burma, Thailand, and/or Vietnam
- Improving settlement planning and construction practices that contribute to reducing the risks of vulnerable communities, based on their specific hazard exposure, in Burma, Thailand, and/or Vietnam
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Experience in DRR in the target countries within the past five years
- Demonstrated understanding of the political, cultural, social, and institutional norms in the targeted countries
- Clear understanding of the specific vulnerabilities in the targeted countries
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting local institutions in program planning and implementation
- Demonstrated descriptive understanding of the role gender plays and a plan for achieving gender-integration and balance
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.APS-OFDA-13-000008
