Opportunity ID: 218746

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-518-13-000003
Funding Opportunity Title: Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society
Opportunity Category: Earmark
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Feb 05, 2013
Last Updated Date: Mar 22, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 08, 2013
Archive Date: May 08, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Because this program is also intended to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, in order to be considered for award, in addition to the technical area described above, an applicant must:

1) if a for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be majority beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador, or
2) if a not-for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador.
3) Have been in operation as a local Ecuadorian organization for no less than three years immediately preceding the date of application.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Ecuador USAID-Quito
Description: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ecuador (USAID/Ecuador) is seeking concept papers from legally registered local entities in Ecuador who are working on the inclusion of minority groups such as those representing women, Afro-Ecuadorians, youth, persons with disabilities (PWD) and people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersex (LGBTI) community to implement activities to support the Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society Project. Subject to availability of funds, the United States Government intends to fund approximately 2-5 grants (in total) lasting from 1 to 2 years under this RFA. USAID however, reserves the right to enter into more, or not to enter into any awards. The award(s) will be made in accordance with evaluation procedures provided in Section 5. Application Review Information. USAID intends to provide approximately $400,000 (between $50,000 to $150,000 per award).
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Esteban Proano

Acquistion and Assistance Spec

Email:jproano@usaid.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Include at the end of Amendment 1, the following Questions and Answers as Attachment 2d, which clarifies inquiries submitted by interested parties to RFA-518-13-000003 up to March 15, 2013.

Traducción de Cortesía: Incluir al final de la Enmienda No. 1 las Preguntas y Respuestas abajo como Ajunto 2d, el mismo que aclara dudas remitidas por las partes interesadas a la convocatoria RFA-518-13-000003 hasta Marzo 15, 2013.

 Mar 22, 2013
Include at the end of Amendment 1, the following Questions and Answers as Attachment 2d,
which clarifies inquiries submitted by interested parties to RFA-518-13-000003 up to March
15, 2013.

Traducción de Cortesía: Incluir al final de la Enmienda No. 1 las Preguntas y Respuestas
abajo como Ajunto 2d, el mismo que aclara dudas remitidas por las partes interesadas a la
convocatoria RFA-518-13-000003 hasta Marzo 15, 2013.

 Mar 22, 2013
– Extend due date for questions submission to march 14, 2013 and concept papers to April 8, 2013
– Provide a courtesy translation of the RFA in Spanish
– Respond to questions submitted
– Provide USAID’s OCA tool in Spanish
(For a complete package of attachments and supporting documents contact us directly. Thank you) 		Mar 22, 2013
Mar 05, 2013

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-518-13-000003
Funding Opportunity Title: Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society
Opportunity Category: Earmark
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Feb 05, 2013
Last Updated Date: Mar 22, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 08, 2013
Archive Date: May 08, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Because this program is also intended to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, in order to be considered for award, in addition to the technical area described above, an applicant must:

1) if a for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be majority beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador, or
2) if a not-for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador.
3) Have been in operation as a local Ecuadorian organization for no less than three years immediately preceding the date of application.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Ecuador USAID-Quito
Description: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ecuador (USAID/Ecuador) is seeking concept papers from legally registered local entities in Ecuador who are working on the inclusion of minority groups such as those representing women, Afro-Ecuadorians, youth, persons with disabilities (PWD) and people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersex (LGBTI) community to implement activities to support the Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society Project. Subject to availability of funds, the United States Government intends to fund approximately 2-5 grants (in total) lasting from 1 to 2 years under this RFA. USAID however, reserves the right to enter into more, or not to enter into any awards. The award(s) will be made in accordance with evaluation procedures provided in Section 5. Application Review Information. USAID intends to provide approximately $400,000 (between $50,000 to $150,000 per award).
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Esteban Proano

Acquistion and Assistance Spec

Email:jproano@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-518-13-000003
Funding Opportunity Title: Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society
Opportunity Category: Earmark
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 22, 2013
Last Updated Date: –
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 08, 2013
Archive Date: May 08, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Because this program is also intended to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, in order to be considered for award, in addition to the technical area described above, an applicant must:

1) if a for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be majority beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador, or
2) if a not-for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador.
3) Have been in operation as a local Ecuadorian organization for no less than three years immediately preceding the date of application.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Ecuador USAID-Quito
Description: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ecuador (USAID/Ecuador) is seeking concept papers from legally registered local entities in Ecuador who are working on the inclusion of minority groups such as those representing women, Afro-Ecuadorians, youth, persons with disabilities (PWD) and people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersex (LGBTI) community to implement activities to support the Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society Project. Subject to availability of funds, the United States Government intends to fund approximately 2-5 grants (in total) lasting from 1 to 2 years under this RFA. USAID however, reserves the right to enter into more, or not to enter into any awards. The award(s) will be made in accordance with evaluation procedures provided in Section 5. Application Review Information. USAID intends to provide approximately $400,000 (between $50,000 to $150,000 per award).
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Esteban Proano

Acquistion and Assistance Spec

Email:jproano@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-518-13-000003
Funding Opportunity Title: Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society
Opportunity Category: Earmark
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 22, 2013
Last Updated Date: –
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 08, 2013
Archive Date: May 08, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Because this program is also intended to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, in order to be considered for award, in addition to the technical area described above, an applicant must:

1) if a for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be majority beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador, or
2) if a not-for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador.
3) Have been in operation as a local Ecuadorian organization for no less than three years immediately preceding the date of application.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Ecuador USAID-Quito
Description: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ecuador (USAID/Ecuador) is seeking concept papers from legally registered local entities in Ecuador who are working on the inclusion of minority groups such as those representing women, Afro-Ecuadorians, youth, persons with disabilities (PWD) and people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersex (LGBTI) community to implement activities to support the Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society Project. Subject to availability of funds, the United States Government intends to fund approximately 2-5 grants (in total) lasting from 1 to 2 years under this RFA. USAID however, reserves the right to enter into more, or not to enter into any awards. The award(s) will be made in accordance with evaluation procedures provided in Section 5. Application Review Information. USAID intends to provide approximately $400,000 (between $50,000 to $150,000 per award).
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Esteban Proano

Acquistion and Assistance Spec

Email:jproano@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-518-13-000003
Funding Opportunity Title: Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society
Opportunity Category: Earmark
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 05, 2013
Last Updated Date: –
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 01, 2013
Archive Date: Mar 31, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Because this program is also intended to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, in order to be considered for award, in addition to the technical area described above, an applicant must:

1) if a for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be majority beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador, or
2) if a not-for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador.
3) Have been in operation as a local Ecuadorian organization for no less than three years immediately preceding the date of application.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Ecuador USAID-Quito
Description: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ecuador (USAID/Ecuador) is seeking concept papers from legally registered local entities in Ecuador who are working on the inclusion of minority groups such as those representing women, Afro-Ecuadorians, youth, persons with disabilities (PWD) and people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersex (LGBTI) community to implement activities to support the Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society Project.
Subject to availability of funds, the United States Government intends to fund approximately 2-5 grants (in total) lasting from 1 to 2 years under this RFA. USAID however, reserves the right to enter into more, or not to enter into any awards. The award(s) will be made in accordance with evaluation procedures provided in Section 5. Application Review Information. USAID intends to provide approximately $400,000 (between $50,000 to $150,000 per award).
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Esteban Proano

Acquistion and Assistance Spec

Email:jproano@usaid.gov

Folder 218746 Full Announcement-1 -> mod 1 rfa 518-13-000003-000001 signed (1).pdf

Folder 218746 Full Announcement-2 -> rfa 518-13-000003-000002 signed.pdf

Folder 218746 Other Supporting Documents-Attachments to RFA 000003 – Adjuntos al RFA 000003 1 -> attachment 2a usaid oca overview espa?ol 1.pdf

Folder 218746 Other Supporting Documents-Attachments to RFA 000003 – Adjuntos al RFA 000003 1 -> attch 1 usaid-e sol. aplic. espanol.pdf

Folder 218746 Other Supporting Documents-Attachments to RFA 000003 – Adjuntos al RFA 000003 1 -> mod 1 rfa 518-13-000003-000001 signed (1).pdf

Folder 218746 Other Supporting Documents-Attachments to RFA 000003 – Adjuntos al RFA 000003 1 -> attachment 2b oca matriz evaluacion formato rfa 2013.pdf

Folder 218746 Other Supporting Documents-Attachments to RFA 000003 – Adjuntos al RFA 000003 1 -> attachment 2c oca.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Esteban Proano
Acquistion and Assistance Spec

Email: jproano@usaid.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
98.001 PKG00163123 Feb 01, 2013 Apr 08, 2013 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

218746 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

218746 SF424A-1.0.pdf

218746 SF424B-1.1.pdf

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