This USAID/Brazil department is offering this grant to launch an innovative trilateral cooperation model involving the U.S., Brazil, and Mozambique, focusing on food security. This grant is for organizations with experience in institutional capacity building in Africa regarding plant selection, crop cultivation, harvesting, and school food programs, along with food-chain regulation development. The recipient will implement a Horticulture and School Nutrition program in Mozambique, conducting studies to determine appropriate crops, strengthening crop production and school food initiatives, and supporting the Government of Mozambique’s institutional development for food-chain safety. Anticipating up to $6 million over three years, this program aims to build both Brazilian capacity in food security implementation and Mozambican capacity in agricultural techniques, food production, and food safety enforcement.
Opportunity ID: 55666
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-512-10-000004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Trilateral Cooperation – Food Security – USAID, Brazil, Mozambique |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | (1) U.S and Non-U.S. organizations such as non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, faith-based organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations;
(2) Organization must have experience implementing development projects internationally. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Brazil USAID-Brasilia |
| Description: | USAID/Brazil intends to launch an innovative model of trilateral cooperation between the U.S. Government (USG) and the Government of Brazil (GOB) providing assistance to third countries. The first phase of the program will focus on food security and the beneficiary will be Mozambique. Funding of up to $6 million over three years is anticipated, beginning with the initial $2 million. The Recipient will have experience with institutional capacity building in Africa in the areas of plant selection, crop growing, crop harvesting; school food programs; and institutional development/strengthening in regards to food-chain regulation development and enforcement. Specifically, the Recipient will plan, coordinate, and implement the USAID-funded portion of a trilateral cooperation agreement between USAID/Brazil and the Government of Brazil for a Horticulture and School Nutrition (Food Security) program to be implemented at designated sites in Mozambique. The Recipient will conduct a study to determine appropriate crops and nutritional needs of beneficiaries in Mozambique; establish/strengthen crop production, harvesting, and processing; establish/strengthen school food programs; and support Government of Mozambique institutional strengthening of regulations, inspections, and regulatory enforcement to ensure the safety of the food chain. At all stages of the program, the Recipient will work with representatives of the GOB to leverage Brazilian technical expertise. This program will include Brazilian capacity building for the implementation of food security programs outside Brazil and Mozambican capacity building regarding development of a cadre of agricultural technicians, food producers, food processors/providers, and school lunch providers, as well as food-chain regulation development and enforcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ANA MENDES
A&A Specialist Phone 556133127233 Email:amendes@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| AMENDMENT No. 1 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | Jul 30, 2010 | |
| Eligibility criteria and award ceiling updated. | Jul 30, 2010 | |
| Jul 16, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-512-10-000004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Trilateral Cooperation – Food Security – USAID, Brazil, Mozambique |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | (1) U.S and Non-U.S. organizations such as non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, faith-based organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations;
(2) Organization must have experience implementing development projects internationally. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Brazil USAID-Brasilia |
| Description: | USAID/Brazil intends to launch an innovative model of trilateral cooperation between the U.S. Government (USG) and the Government of Brazil (GOB) providing assistance to third countries. The first phase of the program will focus on food security and the beneficiary will be Mozambique. Funding of up to $6 million over three years is anticipated, beginning with the initial $2 million. The Recipient will have experience with institutional capacity building in Africa in the areas of plant selection, crop growing, crop harvesting; school food programs; and institutional development/strengthening in regards to food-chain regulation development and enforcement. Specifically, the Recipient will plan, coordinate, and implement the USAID-funded portion of a trilateral cooperation agreement between USAID/Brazil and the Government of Brazil for a Horticulture and School Nutrition (Food Security) program to be implemented at designated sites in Mozambique. The Recipient will conduct a study to determine appropriate crops and nutritional needs of beneficiaries in Mozambique; establish/strengthen crop production, harvesting, and processing; establish/strengthen school food programs; and support Government of Mozambique institutional strengthening of regulations, inspections, and regulatory enforcement to ensure the safety of the food chain. At all stages of the program, the Recipient will work with representatives of the GOB to leverage Brazilian technical expertise. This program will include Brazilian capacity building for the implementation of food security programs outside Brazil and Mozambican capacity building regarding development of a cadre of agricultural technicians, food producers, food processors/providers, and school lunch providers, as well as food-chain regulation development and enforcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ANA MENDES
A&A Specialist Phone 556133127233 Email:amendes@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-512-10-000004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Trilateral Cooperation – Food Security – USAID, Brazil, Mozambique |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | (1) U.S and Non-U.S. organizations such as non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, faith-based organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations;
(2) Organization must have experience implementing development projects internationally. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Brazil USAID-Brasilia |
| Description: | USAID/Brazil intends to launch an innovative model of trilateral cooperation between the U.S. Government (USG) and the Government of Brazil (GOB) providing assistance to third countries. The first phase of the program will focus on food security and the beneficiary will be Mozambique. Funding of up to $6 million over three years is anticipated, beginning with the initial $2 million. The Recipient will have experience with institutional capacity building in Africa in the areas of plant selection, crop growing, crop harvesting; school food programs; and institutional development/strengthening in regards to food-chain regulation development and enforcement. Specifically, the Recipient will plan, coordinate, and implement the USAID-funded portion of a trilateral cooperation agreement between USAID/Brazil and the Government of Brazil for a Horticulture and School Nutrition (Food Security) program to be implemented at designated sites in Mozambique. The Recipient will conduct a study to determine appropriate crops and nutritional needs of beneficiaries in Mozambique; establish/strengthen crop production, harvesting, and processing; establish/strengthen school food programs; and support Government of Mozambique institutional strengthening of regulations, inspections, and regulatory enforcement to ensure the safety of the food chain. At all stages of the program, the Recipient will work with representatives of the GOB to leverage Brazilian technical expertise. This program will include Brazilian capacity building for the implementation of food security programs outside Brazil and Mozambican capacity building regarding development of a cadre of agricultural technicians, food producers, food processors/providers, and school lunch providers, as well as food-chain regulation development and enforcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ANA MENDES
A&A Specialist Phone 556133127233 Email:amendes@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-512-10-000004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Trilateral Cooperation – Food Security – USAID, Brazil, Mozambique |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Food and Nutrition |
| 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: | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible colleges and universities as defined by Section 269(d) of Title XII of the Foreign Assistance Act |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Brazil USAID-Brasilia |
| Description: | USAID/Brazil intends to launch an innovative model of trilateral cooperation between the U.S. Government (USG) and the Government of Brazil (GOB) providing assistance to third countries. The first phase of the program will focus on food security and the beneficiary will be Mozambique. Funding of up to $6 million over three years is anticipated, beginning with the initial $2 million. The Recipient will have experience with institutional capacity building in Africa in the areas of plant selection, crop growing, crop harvesting; school food programs; and institutional development/strengthening in regards to food-chain regulation development and enforcement.
Specifically, the Recipient will plan, coordinate, and implement the USAID-funded portion of a trilateral cooperation agreement between USAID/Brazil and the Government of Brazil for a Horticulture and School Nutrition (Food Security) program to be implemented at designated sites in Mozambique. The Recipient will conduct a study to determine appropriate crops and nutritional needs of beneficiaries in Mozambique; establish/strengthen crop production, harvesting, and processing; establish/strengthen school food programs; and support Government of Mozambique institutional strengthening of regulations, inspections, and regulatory enforcement to ensure the safety of the food chain. At all stages of the program, the Recipient will work with representatives of the GOB to leverage Brazilian technical expertise. This program will include Brazilian capacity building for the implementation of food security programs outside Brazil and Mozambican capacity building regarding development of a cadre of agricultural technicians, food producers, food processors/providers, and school lunch providers, as well as food-chain regulation development and enforcement. It is expected that the Request For Applications that will be issued will be advertised for 30 days and close on August 16, 2010. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ANA MENDES
A&A Specialist Phone 556133127233 Email:amendes@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 55666 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-512-10-000004.pdf
Folder 55666 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment No. 1 – Question and Answers 1 -> amendment no.1 to rfa-512-10-000004.pdf
Folder 55666 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment No. 2 – Environmental Compliance Requirement 1 -> amendment no.2 to rfa-512-10-000004.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ANA MENDES A&A Specialist Phone 556133127233 Email: amendes@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00020100 | Jul 16, 2010 | Aug 16, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55666 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
55666 SF424D-1.1.pdf
55666 SF424C-1.0.pdf
55666 SF424B-1.1.pdf
55666 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
55666 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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