USAID Paraguay is offering a grant to support initiatives that improve access and participation of People with Disabilities. The goal is to promote a more prosperous and well-governed democracy in Paraguay, specifically focusing on enhancing employment and business opportunities for vulnerable populations. Local organizations are encouraged to submit concept papers for potential endorsement in a global competition process. Closing date for submissions is January 9, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 249168
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | APS-526-14-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Inclusion of People with Disabilities |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | Inclusion of People with Disabilities |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 12, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 09, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 09, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Feb 08, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 600,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Local Paraguayan NGOs |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description:: | USAID Paraguay aims to increase access and participation of People with Disabilities (PwD). Activities under this program should contribute towards USAID Paraguays strategic goal of a more prosperous, well governed democracy in Paraguay. One of the intermediate results under this proposed strategy addresses increased employment and business opportunities for vulnerable populations. The purpose of this request for concept papers is to identify local organizations that eventually may be endorsed by the USAID/Paraguay Mission for the worldwide competition process. |
| 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