The USAID/Ethiopia is seeking comments on the draft Program Description (PD) for the ‘Strengthening Institutions for Peace & Development II (SIPED II) in Ethiopia’ project. This initiative aims to enhance peace building and governance, empowering households, communities, and institutions. Interested parties can provide feedback to improve the PD and shape the upcoming Request for Applications (RFA) for SIPED II. Please note, this is not an application request but an invitation for comments. The RFA is set to be released in late June or early July 2012. Closing date for comments: May 25, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 169574
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 663-RFC-12-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Draft PD – Strengthening Institutions for Peace |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | Peace and Development |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | May 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 25, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 25, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 24, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 18,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $18,400,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $18,400,000 |
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:: | Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa |
| Description:: | USAID/Ethiopia announces its intention to invite comments and suggestions on the attached Program Description (PD) for the implementation of a Cooperative Agreement, Strengthening Institutions for Peace & Development II (SIPED II) in Ethiopia. The SIPED II project will aim to provide tools of peace building and accountable governance to increase the peace building ability and resiliency of households, communities and governing institutions. The program is being designed to partner with government officials and local communities
The purpose of posting this invitation is to solicit comments/suggestions to refine the quality of the draft PD and enhance the anticipated RFA for the SIPED II. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to review the attached PD and provide comments. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1