USAID is offering a grant to support initiatives in Sierra Leone aimed at enhancing democratic governance, economic growth, and natural resource management. The grant focuses on empowering women and youth while building institutional capacities. Applicants are encouraged to propose comprehensive, multi-sector programs aligned with the U.S. Foreign Assistance Framework Objectives. The deadline for submitting full applications is March 31, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40479
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 636-08-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Transforming Sierra Leone: Linking Democratic Governance, Economic Growth And Natural Resource Management, While Empowering Women And Youth And Building Institutional Capacities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,244,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $13,244,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Guinea USAID-Conakry |
| Description: | The purpose of the Request For Application (RFA) is to solicit applications for funding. The United States Government, through USAID, is seeking full applications from prospective partners to implement activities to enhance democratic governance, foster economic growth and improve natural resource management to the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone. The program is to be designed and implemented with an integrated, comprehensive, multi-sector approach, addressing the U.S. Foreign Assistance Framework Objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fatoumata Camara
Grantor Phone 224- 30-42-08-61 Email:fcamara@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| RFA Amendment #01 | Feb 28, 2008 | |
| Feb 28, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 636-08-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Transforming Sierra Leone: Linking Democratic Governance, Economic Growth And Natural Resource Management, While Empowering Women And Youth And Building Institutional Capacities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,244,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $13,244,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Guinea USAID-Conakry |
| Description: | The purpose of the Request For Application (RFA) is to solicit applications for funding. The United States Government, through USAID, is seeking full applications from prospective partners to implement activities to enhance democratic governance, foster economic growth and improve natural resource management to the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone. The program is to be designed and implemented with an integrated, comprehensive, multi-sector approach, addressing the U.S. Foreign Assistance Framework Objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fatoumata Camara
Grantor Phone 224- 30-42-08-61 Email:fcamara@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 636-08-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Transforming Sierra Leone: Linking Democratic Governance, Economic Growth And Natural Resource Management, While Empowering Women And Youth And Building Institutional Capacities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,244,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $13,244,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Guinea USAID-Conakry |
| Description: | The purpose of the Request For Application (RFA) is to solicit applications for funding. The United States Government, through USAID, is seeking full applications from prospective partners to implement activities to enhance democratic governance, foster economic growth and improve natural resource management to the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone. The program is to be designed and implemented with an integrated, comprehensive, multi-sector approach, addressing the U.S. Foreign Assistance Framework Objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fatoumata Camara
Grantor Phone 224- 30-42-08-61 Email:fcamara@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 40479 Full Announcement-1 -> Sierra Leone RFA #636-08-0003.pdf
Folder 40479 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 01 1 -> Amendment 01 Q&A.pdf
Folder 40479 Other Supporting Documents-Local Compensation Plans for USAID-Sierra Leone 1 -> SL LCP Allowances.pdf
Folder 40479 Other Supporting Documents-Local Compensation Plans for USAID-Sierra Leone 1 -> SL Local Comp Plan 2008.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Fatoumata Camara Grantor Phone 224- 30-42-08-61 Email: fcamara@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00006009 | Jan 17, 2008 | Mar 31, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40479 SF424-2.0.pdf
40479 SF424D-1.1.pdf
40479 SF424C-1.0.pdf
40479 SF424B-1.1.pdf
40479 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
40479 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf