USAID/RDMA is offering this grant to provide assistance to Ethnic Tibetans in People’s Republic of China.

Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: 72048620RFA00001

Amendment No. 01

Assistance to Ethnic Tibetans in People’s Republic of China

June 1, 2020

Dear Prospective Applicants,

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the following changes to the NOFO:

1. Address questions submitted in written by the due date of May 28, 2020 in response to NOFO no. 72048620RFA00001.

2. Revise the NOFO as a result thereof.

All other terms and conditions indicated in the above-mentioned solicitation issued on May 18, 2020 remain unchanged.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

William Sedlak

Regional Agreement Officer

USAID/RDMA, Bangkok

Issue Date:               May 18, 2020

Question Due Date:  May 28, 2020

Closing Date:            June 17, 2020

Closing Time:           04:00 pm (GMT+7)

SUBJECT:               Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: 72048620RFA00001

PROGRAM TITLE:  Assistance to Ethnic Tibetans in People’s Republic of China

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is seeking Summary Applications from qualified organizations to implement the Assistance to Ethnic Tibetans in People’s Republic of China activity. Subject to the availability of funds, two (2) Cooperative Agreements will be made to the responsible Applicants whose applications best meet the objectives of this funding opportunity and the selection criteria contained herein. 

For the purposes of this NOFO the term “Grant” is synonymous with “Cooperative Agreement;” “Grantee” is synonymous with “Recipient;” and “Grant Officer” is synonymous with “Agreement Officer.” Eligible organizations interested in submitting a Summary Application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and evaluation process.

To be eligible for award, the Applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. Potential Applicants should regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to the NOFO. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that the entire NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety, and USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from the transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.

NOFO Questions

All questions regarding this NOFO must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact identified in SECTION D: APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION no later than the closing date and time stated above. All questions submitted and answers to all questions will be provided in writing through an amendment to the NOFO which will be publicly posted on grants.gov.

Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. All preparation and submission costs are at the Applicant’s expense. In addition, any resultant Assistance Award will not be made until funds have been fully appropriated, allocated, and committed through internal USAID procedures. 

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

/s/

William Sedlak

Regional Agreement Officer

USAID/RDMA, Bangkok, Thailand

Issue Date:               May 18, 2020

Question Due Date:  May 28, 2020

Closing Date:            June 17, 2020

Closing Time:           04:00 pm (GMT+7)

SUBJECT:               Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: 72048620RFA00001

PROGRAM TITLE:  Assistance to Ethnic Tibetans in People’s Republic of China

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is seeking Summary Applications from qualified organizations to implement the Assistance to Ethnic Tibetans in People’s Republic of China activity. Subject to the availability of funds, two (2) Cooperative Agreements will be made to the responsible Applicants whose applications best meet the objectives of this funding opportunity and the selection criteria contained herein. 

For the purposes of this NOFO the term “Grant” is synonymous with “Cooperative Agreement;” “Grantee” is synonymous with “Recipient;” and “Grant Officer” is synonymous with “Agreement Officer.” Eligible organizations interested in submitting a Summary Application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and evaluation process.

To be eligible for award, the Applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. Potential Applicants should regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to the NOFO. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that the entire NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety, and USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from the transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.

NOFO Questions

All questions regarding this NOFO must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact identified in SECTION D: APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION no later than the closing date and time stated above. All questions submitted and answers to all questions will be provided in writing through an amendment to the NOFO which will be publicly posted on grants.gov.

Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. All preparation and submission costs are at the Applicant’s expense. In addition, any resultant Assistance Award will not be made until funds have been fully appropriated, allocated, and committed through internal USAID procedures. 

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

/s/

William Sedlak

Regional Agreement Officer

USAID/RDMA, Bangkok, Thailand

Issue Date:               May 18, 2020

Question Due Date:  May 28, 2020

Closing Date:            June 17, 2020

Closing Time:           04:00 pm (GMT+7)

SUBJECT:               Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: 72048620RFA00001

PROGRAM TITLE:  Assistance to Ethnic Tibetans in People’s Republic of China

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Agency for International Development’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is seeking Summary Applications from qualified organizations to implement the Assistance to Ethnic Tibetans in People’s Republic of China activity. Subject to the availability of funds, two (2) Cooperative Agreements will be made to the responsible Applicants whose applications best meet the objectives of this funding opportunity and the selection criteria contained herein. 

For the purposes of this NOFO the term “Grant” is synonymous with “Cooperative Agreement;” “Grantee” is synonymous with “Recipient;” and “Grant Officer” is synonymous with “Agreement Officer.” Eligible organizations interested in submitting a Summary Application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and evaluation process.

To be eligible for award, the Applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. Potential Applicants should regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to the NOFO. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that the entire NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety, and USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from the transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance.

NOFO Questions

All questions regarding this NOFO must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact identified in SECTION D: APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION no later than the closing date and time stated above. All questions submitted and answers to all questions will be provided in writing through an amendment to the NOFO which will be publicly posted on grants.gov.

Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. All preparation and submission costs are at the Applicant’s expense. In addition, any resultant Assistance Award will not be made until funds have been fully appropriated, allocated, and committed through internal USAID procedures. 

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

/s/

William Sedlak

Regional Agreement Officer

USAID/RDMA, Bangkok, Thailand