USAID is offering a grant for the Inclusion for Peace Activity aimed at supporting Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities affected by conflict. The grant focuses on enhancing government capacity, increasing economic opportunities, and promoting awareness for ethnic diversity within these communities. Qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations can apply for this Cooperative Agreement to aid in peacebuilding efforts. The closing date for applications is Jul 26, 2016. This opportunity is part of USAID’s Office of Vulnerable Populations’ initiative to foster social and economic inclusion for marginalized groups.
Opportunity ID: 284147
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-514-16-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inclusion for Peace Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2016 Please review the entire NOFO for deadlines and closing times. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2016 Please review the entire NOFO for deadlines and closing times. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000,000 |
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: | Colombia USAID-Bogota |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund an Activity entitled Inclusion for Peace. Through this activity, USAID’s Office of Vulnerable Populations (OVP) seeks to support the efforts of an organization to foster social and economic inclusion of Afro-Colombian and 1) Enhancing government capacity to respond to ethnic communities affected by conflict and 2) Reducing vulnerability to income poverty by increasing access to economic opportunities; 3) Increasing awareness and respect for ethnic diversity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paula Cubillos / German Gutierrez
Email:pcubillos@usaid.gov, ggutierrez@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 284147 Full Announcement-RFA-514-16-000005 -> RFA-514-16-000005 INCLUSION.pdf
Folder 284147 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment #1 -> rfa-514-16-000005 amendment 1.pdf
Folder 284147 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A -> q&a.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Paula Cubillos / German Gutierrez Email: pcubillos@usaid.gov, ggutierrez@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00223794 | May 25, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
284147 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
284147 Other-1.1.pdf
284147 SF424B-1.1.pdf
284147 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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