USAID/Paraguay is offering this grant to bolster democracy and governance within Paraguay, with a core focus on achieving a more transparent and accountable government. This grant is specifically for the purpose of fostering a stronger democratic foundation and significantly reducing corruption in the country. To achieve these crucial objectives, the program will strategically pursue several sub-purposes: increasing the capacity of select public institutions, strengthening vital accountability and anti-corruption efforts within these entities, and advancing a robust legal and policy framework essential for effective governance. These initiatives will be undertaken in coordination with inter-agency counterparts and other international donors.
Opportunity ID: 237194
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-526-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The main purpose of this RFA is to to support development objectives included under the Democracy and Governance Strategy of the USAID/Paraguay Mission. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 03, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $24,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $23,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | USAID/Paraguay has determined that this program will be implemented by a local organization. For-profit organizations (consulting firms, technical assistance providers and other service providing firms) and non-for-profit organizations (NGOs, foundations, universities, and other non-for-profit associations) are eligible to submit applications |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: | The proximate objectives of USAID/Paraguay for this program include enhanced transparency and accountability and a more capable government. The final objectives are to reduce corruption and ensure a strong foundation for democracy in Paraguay. In order to effectively tackle these challenges, USAID/Paraguay will seek the following sub-purposes: a) Increased capacity of select public institutions; b) Accountability and anti-corruption efforts strengthened in select public institutions; and in coordination with inter-agency counterparts and other international donors c) Legal and policy framework for effective governance advanced. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USAID/Paraguay official site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Marco Ferreira
Acquisition Specialist Phone 595-212-1371 Email:mferreira@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment # 2 – RFA 526-13-000002 | Jul 31, 2013 | |
| Include Amendment #1 which includes clarifications | Jul 31, 2013 | |
| Jul 19, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-526-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The main purpose of this RFA is to to support development objectives included under the Democracy and Governance Strategy of the USAID/Paraguay Mission. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 03, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $24,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $23,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | USAID/Paraguay has determined that this program will be implemented by a local organization. For-profit organizations (consulting firms, technical assistance providers and other service providing firms) and non-for-profit organizations (NGOs, foundations, universities, and other non-for-profit associations) are eligible to submit applications |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: | The proximate objectives of USAID/Paraguay for this program include enhanced transparency and accountability and a more capable government. The final objectives are to reduce corruption and ensure a strong foundation for democracy in Paraguay. In order to effectively tackle these challenges, USAID/Paraguay will seek the following sub-purposes: a) Increased capacity of select public institutions; b) Accountability and anti-corruption efforts strengthened in select public institutions; and in coordination with inter-agency counterparts and other international donors c) Legal and policy framework for effective governance advanced. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USAID/Paraguay official site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Marco Ferreira
Acquisition Specialist Phone 595-212-1371 Email:mferreira@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-526-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The main purpose of this RFA is to to support development objectives included under the Democracy and Governance Strategy of the USAID/Paraguay Mission. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $24,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $23,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | USAID/Paraguay has determined that this program will be implemented by a local organization. For-profit organizations (consulting firms, technical assistance providers and other service providing firms) and non-for-profit organizations (NGOs, foundations, universities, and other non-for-profit associations) are eligible to submit applications |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: | The proximate objectives of USAID/Paraguay for this program include enhanced transparency and accountability and a more capable government. The final objectives are to reduce corruption and ensure a strong foundation for democracy in Paraguay. In order to effectively tackle these challenges, USAID/Paraguay will seek the following sub-purposes: a) Increased capacity of select public institutions; b) Accountability and anti-corruption efforts strengthened in select public institutions; and in coordination with inter-agency counterparts and other international donors c) Legal and policy framework for effective governance advanced. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USAID/Paraguay official site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Marco Ferreira
Acquisition Specialist Phone 595-212-1371 Email:mferreira@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-526-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The main purpose of this RFA is to to support development objectives included under the Democracy and Governance Strategy of the USAID/Paraguay Mission. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $24,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $23,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | USAID/Paraguay has determined that this program will be implemented by a local organization. For-profit organizations (consulting firms, technical assistance providers and other service providing firms) and non-for-profit organizations (NGOs, foundations, universities, and other non-for-profit associations) are eligible to submit applications |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: | The proximate objectives of USAID/Paraguay for this program include enhanced transparency and accountability and a more capable government. The final objectives are to reduce corruption and ensure a strong foundation for democracy in Paraguay. In order to effectively tackle these challenges, USAID/Paraguay will seek the following sub-purposes: a) Increased capacity of select public institutions; b) Accountability and anti-corruption efforts strengthened in select public institutions; and in coordination with inter-agency counterparts and other international donors c) Legal and policy framework for effective governance advanced. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USAID/Paraguay official site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Marco Ferreira
Acquisition Specialist Phone 595-212-1371 Email:mferreira@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 237194 Full Announcement-1 -> usaid-rfa-526-13-000002.pdf
Folder 237194 Full Announcement-2 -> amend#2 – attach. 1 – budget shell.pdf
Folder 237194 Full Announcement-2 -> rfa-526-13-000002-amend#2.pdf
Folder 237194 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment #1 to RFA 526-13-000002 1 -> rfa-526-13-000002 amend #1-final.pdf
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