This grant from the USAID Senegal Regional Mission is for organizations seeking to enhance resilience and economic growth in the Sahel region. The mission is offering a 5-year Cooperative Agreement to a single organization to implement the REGIS-ER program. This initiative aims to address critical development challenges by focusing on three interconnected objectives. Firstly, it seeks to achieve increased and sustainable economic well-being for communities. Secondly, the program endeavors to strengthen institutions and governance structures, promoting stability and effective leadership. Lastly, a significant focus is placed on improving health and nutrition status, contributing to the overall human development in the Sahel. This funding opportunity supports comprehensive strategies for long-term regional development.
Opportunity ID: 228496
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-685-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Resilience and Economic Growth in the Sahel – Enhanced Resilience (REGIS-ER) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $72,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $72,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $67,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements: This is a full and open competition, under which any type of organization, large or small, commercial (for- and nonprofit), faith-based and partnerships may apply. All international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and consortium of local and international firms are also eligible to submit their application(s) against the RFA. USAID encourages application from potential new partners. Applicants must be a legal entity accredited or able to obtain accreditation to operate in Niger and Burkina Faso.
Applicants must submit with their applications, the status of their application for registration with the host governments of Niger and Burkina Faso. Upon notification from the Agreement Officer, the apparent winner shall provide written proof of full registration within 30 calendar days. Prior to award, proof of registration or completed accreditation is required and must be submitted in writing to the Agreement Officer. Failure to meet the accreditation requirement within the 30 calendar days will disqualify the applicant and the source selection official may opt to begin negotiations with the second highly rated applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Senegal USAID-Dakar |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Senegal Regional Mission is seeking applications to fund one organization through a Cooperative Agreement for a 5 year period. The REGIS-ER program is designed around three interwoven objectives: (a) increased and sustainable economic well-being, (b) strengthened institutions and governance, and (c) improved health and nutrition status. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
rfajpcregiser@usaid.gov Email:rfajpcregiser@usaid.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 228496 Full Announcement-1 -> regis-er rfa-685-13-000003.pdf
Folder 228496 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 01 1 -> amendment 1 rfa-685-13-000003.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | rfajpcregiser@usaid.gov Email: rfajpcregiser@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00171714 | Mar 29, 2013 | May 09, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
228496 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
228496 SF424D-1.1.pdf
228496 SF424C-1.0.pdf
228496 SF424B-1.1.pdf
228496 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
228496 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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