This grant opportunity under the FY2011 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks concept papers focusing on private sector competitiveness, environment, and education pillars. The objectives include climate change mitigation, youth leadership development, and creating opportunities for youth, women, and vulnerable groups. Applicants are required to leverage resources at a minimum 1:1 ratio. Deadline for submission is February 29, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 133453
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | APS-523-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | GDA APS Addendum – Mexico |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | USAID/Mexico is making a special call for the submission of concept papers related to the USG development pillars of private sector competitiveness, environment and education. |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 09, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Through this announcement, USAID/Mexico seeks to develop new and innovative alliances with the private sector (including local and multinational corporations, foundations, NGOs, and academia). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Mexico USAID-Mexico City |
| Description:: | Through this Addendum to the FY2011 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-11-002011 (the GDA APS), USAID/Mexico is making a special call for the submission of concept papers related to the USG development pillars of private sector competitiveness, environment and education. The objectives are to: 1) help promote climate change mitigation, with a focus on the energy and forestry sectors; 2) improve the availability, relevance and quality of youth leadership and workforce development programs in target communities; and 3) create economic, educational and social opportunities for youth, women and other vulnerable groups in target communities.
Unless otherwise specifically stated herein, all terms and conditions of the GDA APS apply. As stated in APS No: APS No: M/OAA/GRO/EGAS 11-002011, USAID expects to receive alliance proposals that leverage resources at a minimum of 1:1. Proposals that do not leverage resources of at least a matching amount to what is requested will not be considered under this announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1