The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Microenterprise Development Office (USAID/MD) introduces the Toward Inclusive Markets Everywhere (TIME) Annual Program Statement (APS). This grant seeks innovative proposals to enhance ‘inclusive market development’ and deliver tangible benefits to impoverished populations, especially those in rural areas. USAID/MD plans to grant three to five awards ranging from $200,000 to $1 million, spanning a maximum three-year period. While the APS remains open for one year, funding may extend into subsequent years. USAID retains the discretion to make single or partial awards based on available resources and application quality. Deadline for submissions is Jun 07, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 169473
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | APS-OAA-12-000006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Toward Inclusive Markets Everywhere (TIME) |
| 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:: | Microenterprise 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 07, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 08, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
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:: | Agency for International Development |
| Description:: | The U.S. Agency for International Developments Microenterprise Development office (USAID/MD) is pleased to announce the Toward Inclusive Markets Everywhere (TIME) Annual Program Statement (APS). USAID/MD requests applications that propose innovative ideas to contribute to the development of suites of services and technical assistance in support of inclusive market development, resulting in measurable outcomes that benefit the poor, particularly the rural poor. USAID/MD intends to award approximately three to five awards, valued between $200,000 and $1 million, over a maximum three-year performance period. This APS will be open for one year after release, although USAID/MD expects that funding under this APS will likely continue in FY 2012 and beyond. USAID reserves the right to make a single award, to fund parts of applications, or to not make any awards at all through this APS. The actual number and amount of awards under this APS is subject to the availability of funds, as well as the interests and requirements of EGAT/MD and the viability of applications received. |
| 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 |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
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