Opportunity ID: 351523
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72052624APS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Paraguay – Locally Led Development ADDENDUM (#22) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 10 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Must be local entities in Paraguay. When determining if an entity is a local entity for the purposes of this APS, USAID will consider: Whether the entity is legally organized under the laws of Paraguay; Whether the entity has its principal place of business or operations in Paraguay; Whether the entity is majority owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay; and Whether the entity is managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay. Entities cannot have received more than $5 million in direct funding (as a prime awardee) from USAID (Paraguay or globally) in the previous five fiscal years. Entities cannot be a U.S.-based organization. U.S.-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees under this APS. Note: For purposes of this definition, majority-owned and managed by include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization’s managers or a majority of the organization’s governing body by any means. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: |
This program is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. USAID Paraguay is seeking concept notes from eligible entities to implement the Local Works Program described in this Addendum to the Locally Led Development APS 7200AA19APS00007. Eligible applicants interested in applying for this funding opportunity are encouraged to read this Addendum thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. Through this Addendum to the Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA19APS00007, USAID/Paraguay is making a special call to strengthen the capacity of Paraguayan organizations to be more equipped to lead and respond to development issues, while leveraging local resources, capacity, and assets in a collaborative manner among local stakeholders. This will be accomplished through the provision of technical assistance, training, and resource mobilization support to existing networks. These networks may include development organizations, academia, and public and private sector stakeholders. The technical assistance will promote sustainability and local leadership by engaging broad networks to respond to development issues through local solutions, using local resources, and sustaining results that matter to local organizations. The deadline for concept submissions is Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/Paraguay anticipates allocating up to USD $2,000,000 for one or more awards. Questions: Please send your questions about this solicitation no later than Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time to paraguayoaa@usaid.gov. All interested organizations must carefully review this Addendum, which includes a Spanish courtesy translation, both available in the RELATED DOCUMENTS tab. If there are discrepancies between the English language version and the local language version of either document, the English language version will control. — Este programa ha sido autorizado en cumplimiento con la Ley de Asistencia Extranjera de 1961, en su versión modificada. USAID Paraguay solicita notas conceptuales de parte de entidades elegibles para implementar el Programa de Trabajos Locales descrito en esta Adenda a la Declaración Anual de Programas (APS) para el Desarrollo Liderado Localmente N.° 7200AA19APS00007. Se insta a los aplicantes elegibles interesados en aplicar a esta oportunidad de financiamiento a leer esta Adenda detenidamente para entender el tipo de programa que se busca, los requerimientos para el envÃo de aplicaciones, y el proceso de selección. A través de esta Adenda a la Declaración Anual de Programas para el Desarrollo Liderado Localmente N.° 7200AA19APS00007, USAID/Paraguay lanza una convocatoria especial para fortalecer las capacidades de organizaciones paraguayas para estar mejor preparadas para liderar y responder a problemas de desarrollo, apalancando recursos, capacidades y activos de manera colaborativa con actores locales. Esto se logrará mediante la prestación de asistencia técnica, capacitaciones, y apoyo a la movilización de recursos para redes existentes. Estas redes pueden incluir organizaciones que trabajan en el área de desarrollo, instituciones académicas, el sector público, y el sector privado. La asistencia técnica promoverá la sostenibilidad y el liderazgo local involucrando amplias redes para responder a los problemas de desarrollo mediante soluciones locales, utilizando recursos locales, y sosteniendo resultados que sean importantes para las organizaciones locales. La fecha lÃmite para la remisión de las notas conceptuales es el viernes, 16 de febrero de 2024 a las 17:00 (hora de Paraguay). Dependiendo de la disponibilidad de fondos, USAID/Paraguay anticipa adjudicar hasta dos millones de dólares estadounidenses (USD) a través de uno o dos acuerdos. Preguntas: Por favor enviar preguntas sobre este llamado no después del lunes, 15 de enero de 2024, a las 17:00 (hora de Paraguay) a paraguayoaa@usaid.gov. Todas las organizaciones interesadas deben revisar detenidamente esta Adenda, la cual incluye una traducción de cortesÃa al español, ambos disponibles en la sección RELATED DOCUMENTS. De haber discrepancias entre el idioma inglés y la versión en el idioma local, prevalecerá la versión en inglés. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Manuel Sborovsky
A&A Specialist Email:paraguayoaa@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Formatting edit. | Dec 19, 2023 | |
| Including Spanish translation of Description. | Dec 15, 2023 | |
| Update for clarification. | Dec 15, 2023 | |
| Correct formatting issues. | Dec 15, 2023 | |
| Dec 15, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 10
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72052624APS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Paraguay – Locally Led Development ADDENDUM (#22) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 10 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Must be local entities in Paraguay. When determining if an entity is a local entity for the purposes of this APS, USAID will consider: Whether the entity is legally organized under the laws of Paraguay; Whether the entity has its principal place of business or operations in Paraguay; Whether the entity is majority owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay; and Whether the entity is managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay. Entities cannot have received more than $5 million in direct funding (as a prime awardee) from USAID (Paraguay or globally) in the previous five fiscal years. Entities cannot be a U.S.-based organization. U.S.-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees under this APS. Note: For purposes of this definition, majority-owned and managed by include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization’s managers or a majority of the organization’s governing body by any means. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: |
This program is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. USAID Paraguay is seeking concept notes from eligible entities to implement the Local Works Program described in this Addendum to the Locally Led Development APS 7200AA19APS00007. Eligible applicants interested in applying for this funding opportunity are encouraged to read this Addendum thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. Through this Addendum to the Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA19APS00007, USAID/Paraguay is making a special call to strengthen the capacity of Paraguayan organizations to be more equipped to lead and respond to development issues, while leveraging local resources, capacity, and assets in a collaborative manner among local stakeholders. This will be accomplished through the provision of technical assistance, training, and resource mobilization support to existing networks. These networks may include development organizations, academia, and public and private sector stakeholders. The technical assistance will promote sustainability and local leadership by engaging broad networks to respond to development issues through local solutions, using local resources, and sustaining results that matter to local organizations. The deadline for concept submissions is Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/Paraguay anticipates allocating up to USD $2,000,000 for one or more awards. Questions: Please send your questions about this solicitation no later than Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time to paraguayoaa@usaid.gov. All interested organizations must carefully review this Addendum, which includes a Spanish courtesy translation, both available in the RELATED DOCUMENTS tab. If there are discrepancies between the English language version and the local language version of either document, the English language version will control. — Este programa ha sido autorizado en cumplimiento con la Ley de Asistencia Extranjera de 1961, en su versión modificada. USAID Paraguay solicita notas conceptuales de parte de entidades elegibles para implementar el Programa de Trabajos Locales descrito en esta Adenda a la Declaración Anual de Programas (APS) para el Desarrollo Liderado Localmente N.° 7200AA19APS00007. Se insta a los aplicantes elegibles interesados en aplicar a esta oportunidad de financiamiento a leer esta Adenda detenidamente para entender el tipo de programa que se busca, los requerimientos para el envÃo de aplicaciones, y el proceso de selección. A través de esta Adenda a la Declaración Anual de Programas para el Desarrollo Liderado Localmente N.° 7200AA19APS00007, USAID/Paraguay lanza una convocatoria especial para fortalecer las capacidades de organizaciones paraguayas para estar mejor preparadas para liderar y responder a problemas de desarrollo, apalancando recursos, capacidades y activos de manera colaborativa con actores locales. Esto se logrará mediante la prestación de asistencia técnica, capacitaciones, y apoyo a la movilización de recursos para redes existentes. Estas redes pueden incluir organizaciones que trabajan en el área de desarrollo, instituciones académicas, el sector público, y el sector privado. La asistencia técnica promoverá la sostenibilidad y el liderazgo local involucrando amplias redes para responder a los problemas de desarrollo mediante soluciones locales, utilizando recursos locales, y sosteniendo resultados que sean importantes para las organizaciones locales. La fecha lÃmite para la remisión de las notas conceptuales es el viernes, 16 de febrero de 2024 a las 17:00 (hora de Paraguay). Dependiendo de la disponibilidad de fondos, USAID/Paraguay anticipa adjudicar hasta dos millones de dólares estadounidenses (USD) a través de uno o dos acuerdos. Preguntas: Por favor enviar preguntas sobre este llamado no después del lunes, 15 de enero de 2024, a las 17:00 (hora de Paraguay) a paraguayoaa@usaid.gov. Todas las organizaciones interesadas deben revisar detenidamente esta Adenda, la cual incluye una traducción de cortesÃa al español, ambos disponibles en la sección RELATED DOCUMENTS. De haber discrepancias entre el idioma inglés y la versión en el idioma local, prevalecerá la versión en inglés. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Manuel Sborovsky
A&A Specialist Email:paraguayoaa@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72052624APS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Paraguay – Locally Led Development ADDENDUM (#22) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Must be local entities in Paraguay. When determining if an entity is a local entity for the purposes of this APS, USAID will consider: Whether the entity is legally organized under the laws of Paraguay; Whether the entity has its principal place of business or operations in Paraguay; Whether the entity is majority owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay; and Whether the entity is managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay. Entities cannot have received more than $5 million in direct funding (as a prime awardee) from USAID (Paraguay or globally) in the previous five fiscal years. Entities cannot be a U.S.-based organization. U.S.-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees under this APS. Note: For purposes of this definition, majority-owned and managed by include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization’s managers or a majority of the organization’s governing body by any means. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: |
This program is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. USAID Paraguay is seeking concept notes from eligible entities to implement the Local Works Program described in this Addendum to the Locally Led Development APS 7200AA19APS00007. Eligible applicants interested in applying for this funding opportunity are encouraged to read this Addendum thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. Through this Addendum to the Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA19APS00007, USAID/Paraguay is making a special call to strengthen the capacity of Paraguayan organizations to be more equipped to lead and respond to development issues, while leveraging local resources, capacity, and assets in a collaborative manner among local stakeholders. This will be accomplished through the provision of technical assistance, training, and resource mobilization support to existing networks. These networks may include development organizations, academia, and public and private sector stakeholders. The technical assistance will promote sustainability and local leadership by engaging broad networks to respond to development issues through local solutions, using local resources, and sustaining results that matter to local organizations. The deadline for concept submissions is Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/Paraguay anticipates allocating up to USD $2,000,000 for one or more awards. — Este programa ha sido autorizado en cumplimiento con la Ley de Asistencia Extranjera de 1961, en su versión modificada. USAID Paraguay solicita notas conceptuales de parte de entidades elegibles para implementar el Programa de Trabajos Locales descrito en esta Adenda a la Declaración Anual de Programas (APS) para el Desarrollo Liderado Localmente N.° 7200AA19APS00007. Se insta a los aplicantes elegibles interesados en aplicar a esta oportunidad de financiamiento a leer esta Adenda detenidamente para entender el tipo de programa que se busca, los requerimientos para el envÃo de aplicaciones, y el proceso de selección. A través de esta Adenda a la Declaración Anual de Programas para el Desarrollo Liderado Localmente N.° 7200AA19APS00007, USAID/Paraguay lanza una convocatoria especial para fortalecer las capacidades de organizaciones paraguayas para estar mejor preparadas para liderar y responder a problemas de desarrollo, apalancando recursos, capacidades y activos de manera colaborativa con actores locales. Esto se logrará mediante la prestación de asistencia técnica, capacitaciones, y apoyo a la movilización de recursos para redes existentes. Estas redes pueden incluir organizaciones que trabajan en el área de desarrollo, instituciones académicas, el sector público, y el sector privado. La asistencia técnica promoverá la sostenibilidad y el liderazgo local involucrando amplias redes para responder a los problemas de desarrollo mediante soluciones locales, utilizando recursos locales, y sosteniendo resultados que sean importantes para las organizaciones locales. La fecha lÃmite para la remisión de las notas conceptuales es el viernes, 16 de febrero de 2024 a las 17:00 (hora de Paraguay). Dependiendo de la disponibilidad de fondos, USAID/Paraguay anticipa adjudicar hasta dos millones de dólares estadounidenses (USD) a través de uno o dos acuerdos. Preguntas: Por favor enviar preguntas sobre este llamado no después del lunes, 15 de enero de 2024, a las 17:00 (hora de Paraguay) a paraguayoaa@usaid.gov. Todas las organizaciones interesadas deben revisar detenidamente esta Adenda, la cual incluye una traducción de cortesÃa al español, ambos disponibles en la sección RELATED DOCUMENTS. De haber discrepancias entre el idioma inglés y la versión en el idioma local, prevalecerá la versión en inglés. Questions: Please send your questions about this solicitation no later than Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time to paraguayoaa@usaid.gov. All interested organizations must carefully review this Addendum, which includes a Spanish courtesy translation, both available in the RELATED DOCUMENTS tab. If there are discrepancies between the English language version and the local language version of either document, the English language version will control. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Manuel Sborovsky
A&A Specialist Email:paraguayoaa@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72052624APS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Paraguay – Locally Led Development ADDENDUM (#22) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Must be local entities in Paraguay. When determining if an entity is a local entity for the purposes of this APS, USAID will consider: Whether the entity is legally organized under the laws of Paraguay; Whether the entity has its principal place of business or operations in Paraguay; Whether the entity is majority owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay; and Whether the entity is managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay. Entities cannot have received more than $5 million in direct funding (as a prime awardee) from USAID (Paraguay or globally) in the previous five fiscal years. Entities cannot be a U.S.-based organization. U.S.-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees under this APS. Note: For purposes of this definition, majority-owned and managed by include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization’s managers or a majority of the organization’s governing body by any means. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: |
This program is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. USAID Paraguay is seeking concept notes from eligible entities to implement the Local Works Program described in this Addendum to the Locally Led Development APS 7200AA19APS00007. Eligible applicants interested in applying for this funding opportunity are encouraged to read this Addendum thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. Through this Addendum to the Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA19APS00007, USAID/Paraguay is making a special call to strengthen the capacity of Paraguayan organizations to be more equipped to lead and respond to development issues, while leveraging local resources, capacity, and assets in a collaborative manner among local stakeholders. This will be accomplished through the provision of technical assistance, training, and resource mobilization support to existing networks. These networks may include development organizations, academia, and public and private sector stakeholders. The technical assistance will promote sustainability and local leadership by engaging broad networks to respond to development issues through local solutions, using local resources, and sustaining results that matter to local organizations. The deadline for concept submissions is Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/Paraguay anticipates allocating up to USD $2,000,000 for one or more awards. Questions: Please send your questions about this solicitation no later than Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time to paraguayoaa@usaid.gov. All interested organizations must carefully review this Addendum, which includes a Spanish courtesy translation, both available in the RELATED DOCUMENTS tab. If there are discrepancies between the English language version and the local language version of either document, the English language version will control. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Manuel Sborovsky
A&A Specialist Email:paraguayoaa@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72052624APS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Paraguay – Locally Led Development ADDENDUM (#22) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Must be local entities in Paraguay. When determining if an entity is a local entity for the purposes of this APS, USAID will consider: Whether the entity is legally organized under the laws of Paraguay; Whether the entity has its principal place of business or operations in Paraguay; Whether the entity is majority owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay; and Whether the entity is managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay. Entities cannot have received more than $5 million in direct funding (as a prime awardee) from USAID (Paraguay or globally) in the previous five fiscal years. Entities cannot be a U.S.-based organization. U.S.-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees under this APS. Note: For purposes of this definition, majority-owned and managed by include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization’s managers or a majority of the organization’s governing body by any means. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: |
This program is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. USAID Paraguay is seeking concept notes from eligible entities to implement the Local Works Program described in this Addendum to the Locally Led Development APS 7200AA19APS00007. Eligible applicants interested in applying for this funding opportunity are encouraged to read this Addendum thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. Through this Addendum to the Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA19APS00007, USAID/Paraguay is making a special call to strengthen the capacity of Paraguayan organizations to be more equipped to lead and respond to development issues, while leveraging local resources, capacity, and assets in a collaborative manner among local stakeholders. This will be accomplished through the provision of technical assistance, training, and resource mobilization support to existing networks. These networks may include development organizations, academia, and public and private sector stakeholders. The technical assistance will promote sustainability and local leadership by engaging broad networks to respond to development issues through local solutions, using local resources, and sustaining results that matter to local organizations. The deadline for concept submissions is Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/Paraguay anticipates allocating up to USD $2,000,000 for one or more awards. Questions: Please send your questions about this solicitation no later than Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time to paraguayoaa@usaid.gov. All interested organizations must carefully review this addendum AND the full announcement, which can be found here: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314757. The Locally Led Development APS and this addendum has been translated into Spanish at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314757. If there are discrepancies between the English language version and the local language version(s) of either document, the English language version will control. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 7200AA19APS00007: Locally Led Development |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Manuel Sborovsky
A&A Specialist Email:paraguayoaa@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72052624APS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID Paraguay – Locally Led Development ADDENDUM (#22) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Must be local entities in Paraguay. When determining if an entity is a “local entity” for the purposes of this APS, USAID will consider: Whether the entity is legally organized under the laws of Paraguay; Whether the entity has its principal place of business or operations in Paraguay; Whether the entity is majority owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay; and Whether the entity is managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Paraguay. Entities cannot have received more than $5 million in direct funding (as a prime awardee) from USAID (Paraguay or globally) in the previous five fiscal years. Entities cannot be a U.S.-based organization. U.S.-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees under this APS. Note: For purposes of this definition, “majority-owned’ and “managed by” include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization’s managers or a majority of the organization’s governing body by any means. Deben ser entidades locales en Paraguay. Para determinar si una entidad es una “entidad local” para los objetivos de esta APS, USAID considerará: Si la entidad está constituida legalmente bajo las leyes de Paraguay; Si la entidad tiene su sede principal de negocios u operaciones en Paraguay; Si la entidad es propiedad mayoritaria y está controlada por personas que sean ciudadanos o residentes permanentes legales de Paraguay; y Si la mayoría del órgano directivo que administra dicha entidad es ciudadana o residente legal permanente de Paraguay. No puede haber recibido más de 5 millones de dólares estadounidenses como financiación directa (como adjudicatario principal) de parte de la USAID (Paraguay o global) en los cinco últimos ejercicios fiscales. No puede ser una organización con sede en los Estados Unidos. La APS no permite que organizaciones con sede en los Estados Unidos sean elegibles como adjudicatarios principales. Nota: A efectos de la presente definición, “propietario mayoritario” y “que administra”, incluyen, sin limitarse a, los intereses de los beneficiarios y el poder, directo o indirecto, ejercido o ejercitable, de controlar por cualquier medio la elección, el nombramiento o la permanencia en el cargo de los directivos de la organización o de la mayoría de los miembros del órgano de gobierno de la organización. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description: |
This program is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. USAID Paraguay is seeking concept notes from eligible entities to implement the Local Works Program described in this Addendum to the Locally Led Development APS 7200AA19APS00007. Eligible applicants interested in applying for this funding opportunity are encouraged to read this Addendum thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. Through this Addendum to the Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA19APS00007, USAID/Paraguay is making a special call to strengthen the capacity of Paraguayan organizations to be more equipped to lead and respond to development issues, while leveraging local resources, capacity, and assets in a collaborative manner among local stakeholders. This will be accomplished through the provision of technical assistance, training, and resource mobilization support to existing networks. These networks may include development organizations, academia, and public and private sector stakeholders. The technical assistance will promote sustainability and local leadership by engaging broad networks to respond to development issues through local solutions, using local resources, and sustaining results that matter to local organizations. The deadline for concept submissions is Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/Paraguay anticipates allocating up to USD $2,000,000 for one or more awards. Questions: Please send your questions about this solicitation no later than Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Paraguay Time to paraguayoaa@usaid.gov. All interested organizations must carefully review this addendum AND the full announcement, which can be found here: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314757. The Locally Led Development APS and this addendum has been translated into Spanish at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314757. If there are discrepancies between the English language version and the local language version(s) of either document, the English language version will control. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 7200AA19APS00007: Locally Led Development |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Manuel Sborovsky
A&A Specialist Email:paraguayoaa@usaid.gov |
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