Opportunity ID: 352212

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72051824RFA00001
Funding Opportunity Title: Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting (FAIR)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Foreign Assistance
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: Feb 06, 2024
Last Updated Date: Mar 05, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 11, 2024 This is a two phase solicitation.

March 11, 2024 is the closing date for phase I.

Only select applicants will move to phase II.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 29, 2024 This is a two phase solicitation. New Closing Date for Phase I has been updated to March 29, 2024 (RFA Amendment No.1). Only select applicants will move to Phase II.
Archive Date: Apr 28, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $7,000,000
Award Floor: $7,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Restricted to Local Entities as defined in ADS 303.6

Additional Information

Agency Name: Peru USAID-Lima
Description:

AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001

ISSUANCE DATE: March 06, 2024

Please review AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001 for full details.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001

ISSUANCE DATE: February 06, 2024

Phase One (Concept Paper):           

Deadline for Questions                                                February 19, 2024

Post Solicitation Conference:                                   February 23, 2024

Closing Date Phase One:                                               March 11, 2024

Closing Time Phase One:                                              12 PM (Noon) Quito Time

 

Phase Two for selected Concepts ONLY

(Full Application):

Deadline for Questions Phase Two:                             TBD                

Closing Date Phase Two:                                               TBD

Closing Time Phase Two:                                              TBD 

Subject:                     Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: 72051824RFA00001 – Request for Concept Papers

Program Title:            USAID/Ecuador “Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting“ (FAIR) Activity

Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID/Ecuador “Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting“ (FAIR) Activity. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Local Entities (as defined by ADS 303.6) from the Republic of Ecuador.

USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), subject to a risk assessment. 

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this NOFO and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. 

USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from 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.

Applications from entities not actively registered in System for Award Management (SAM) will not be accepted. 

USAID will not award to an applicant whose SAM registration has expired.

All questions pertaining to this NOFO should be addressed to the Agreement Officer with a copy to Mr. Klever Tipan at ktipan@usaid.gov.

A post solicitation conference is scheduled for Friday February 23, at 10 AM. You should indicate interest in participating in this event when submitting your questions, by sending an email to the contacts listed in the previous paragraph above.

The deadline for questions is shown above. USAID will summarize all questions received Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

This is a phased solicitation. Participation in phase 2 is based on successful participation in phase 1 and a request for full application by USAID. Applicants must therefore pay close attention to instructions for both phases provided in section D.

Exclusive teaming arrangements are prohibited.

Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

Agreement Officer

Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance – ROAA

USAID/Peru

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Andre-Guy Soh

Grantor

Phone 2027124674
Email:asoh@usaid.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001
ISSUANCE DATE: March 06, 2024

The purpose of this Amendment No. One to RFA No. 72051824RFA00001 – Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting (FAIR) is to make the following changes:

1. Adjust deadlines for Phase One (Concept Paper).
2. Adjust SAM Registration considerations for applicants.
3. Update the Program Description and the Period of Performance.
4. Add the Questions and Answers and a Summary of the January 23 Post Solicitation Conference as Annexes.

Please review AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001 for full details.

Mar 05, 2024
Feb 06, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72051824RFA00001
Funding Opportunity Title: Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting (FAIR)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Foreign Assistance
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: Feb 06, 2024
Last Updated Date: Mar 05, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 11, 2024 This is a two phase solicitation.

March 11, 2024 is the closing date for phase I.

Only select applicants will move to phase II.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 29, 2024 This is a two phase solicitation. New Closing Date for Phase I has been updated to March 29, 2024 (RFA Amendment No.1). Only select applicants will move to Phase II.
Archive Date: Apr 28, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $7,000,000
Award Floor: $7,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Restricted to Local Entities as defined in ADS 303.6

Additional Information

Agency Name: Peru USAID-Lima
Description:

AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001

ISSUANCE DATE: March 06, 2024

Please review AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001 for full details.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001

ISSUANCE DATE: February 06, 2024

Phase One (Concept Paper):           

Deadline for Questions                                                February 19, 2024

Post Solicitation Conference:                                   February 23, 2024

Closing Date Phase One:                                               March 11, 2024

Closing Time Phase One:                                              12 PM (Noon) Quito Time

 

Phase Two for selected Concepts ONLY

(Full Application):

Deadline for Questions Phase Two:                             TBD                

Closing Date Phase Two:                                               TBD

Closing Time Phase Two:                                              TBD 

Subject:                     Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: 72051824RFA00001 – Request for Concept Papers

Program Title:            USAID/Ecuador “Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting“ (FAIR) Activity

Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID/Ecuador “Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting“ (FAIR) Activity. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Local Entities (as defined by ADS 303.6) from the Republic of Ecuador.

USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), subject to a risk assessment. 

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this NOFO and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. 

USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from 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.

Applications from entities not actively registered in System for Award Management (SAM) will not be accepted. 

USAID will not award to an applicant whose SAM registration has expired.

All questions pertaining to this NOFO should be addressed to the Agreement Officer with a copy to Mr. Klever Tipan at ktipan@usaid.gov.

A post solicitation conference is scheduled for Friday February 23, at 10 AM. You should indicate interest in participating in this event when submitting your questions, by sending an email to the contacts listed in the previous paragraph above.

The deadline for questions is shown above. USAID will summarize all questions received Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

This is a phased solicitation. Participation in phase 2 is based on successful participation in phase 1 and a request for full application by USAID. Applicants must therefore pay close attention to instructions for both phases provided in section D.

Exclusive teaming arrangements are prohibited.

Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

Agreement Officer

Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance – ROAA

USAID/Peru

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Andre-Guy Soh

Grantor

Phone 2027124674
Email:asoh@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72051824RFA00001
Funding Opportunity Title: Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting (FAIR)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Foreign Assistance
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 06, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 11, 2024 This is a two phase solicitation.

March 11, 2024 is the closing date for phase I.

Only select applicants will move to phase II.

Archive Date: Apr 10, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $7,000,000
Award Floor: $7,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Restricted to Local Entities as defined in ADS 303.6

Additional Information

Agency Name: Peru USAID-Lima
Description:

Phase One (Concept Paper):           

Deadline for Questions                                                 February 19, 2024

Post Solicitation Conference:                                     February 23, 2024

Closing Date Phase One:                                              March 11, 2024

Closing Time Phase One:                                             12 PM (Noon) Quito Time

 

Phase Two for selected Concepts ONLY

(Full Application):

Deadline for Questions Phase Two:                           TBD                

Closing Date Phase Two:                                               TBD

Closing Time Phase Two:                                              TBD 

Subject:                      Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: 72051824RFA00001 – Request for Concept Papers

Program Title:            USAID/Ecuador “Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting“ (FAIR) Activity

Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID/Ecuador “Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting“ (FAIR) Activity. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Local Entities (as defined by ADS 303.6) from the Republic of Ecuador.

USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), subject to a risk assessment. 

To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this NOFO and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. 

USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from 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.

Applications from entities not actively registered in System for Award Management (SAM) will not be accepted. 

USAID will not award to an applicant whose SAM registration has expired.

All questions pertaining to this NOFO should be addressed to the Agreement Officer with a copy to Mr. Klever Tipan at ktipan@usaid.gov.

A post solicitation conference is scheduled for Friday February 23, at 10 AM. You should indicate interest in participating in this event when submitting your questions, by sending an email to the contacts listed in the previous paragraph above.

The deadline for questions is shown above. USAID will summarize all questions received Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

This is a phased solicitation. Participation in phase 2 is based on successful participation in phase 1 and a request for full application by USAID.  Applicants must therefore pay close attention to instructions for both phases provided in section D.

Exclusive teaming arrangements are prohibited.

Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.

Sincerely,

Agreement Officer

Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance – ROAA

USAID/Peru

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Andre-Guy Soh

Grantor

Phone 2027124674
Email:asoh@usaid.gov

Folder 352212 Full Announcement-RFA and Appendices -> NOFO No. 72051824RFA00001 – FAIR AGsigned.pdf

Folder 352212 Full Announcement-RFA and Appendices -> Appendix II – Sample Budget Narrative.pdf

Folder 352212 Full Announcement-RFA and Appendices -> Appendix III – Guidelines for Cost Applications.pdf

Folder 352212 Full Announcement-RFA and Appendices -> Appendix IV – Mandatory_SF424B-V1.1.pdf

Folder 352212 Full Announcement-RFA and Appendices -> Appendix I- Sample Budget.pdf

Folder 352212 Full Announcement-RFA and Appendices -> Appendix V – SF424A-V1.0.pdf

Folder 352212 Revised Full Announcement-Mod No.1 to RFA -> Conformed NOFO No. 72051824RFA00001 -FAIR ACTIVITY 03052024AGsigned.pdf

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